Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Edward Mitchell

Cookeville,TN
Edward  Mitchell

Summary

Dynamic Certified Peer Recovery Specialist with a robust background in both behavioral health and logistics, including pivotal roles at Volunteer Behavioral Health Services and Amazon. Excelled in crisis intervention and enhanced warehouse efficiency, showcasing key skills in mental health awareness and forklift operation. Proven track record of improving recovery outcomes and streamlining operations. Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer Behavioral Health Services

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
12.2022 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Assisted clients in achieving their personal goals by providing continuous emotional support and resources.
  • Supported clients in navigating social services systems to ensure access to necessary resources for successful recovery.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed, preventing relapse and promoting continued growth in recovery.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with industry trends and enhance professional expertise as a Peer Recovery Specialist.

Express Personnel

Shipping Forklift Operator
08.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Adhered to company policies and procedures related to inventory management, shipping protocols, and workplace safety.
  • Coordinated with other operators during peak periods, ensuring smooth workflow even under increased workload pressure.
  • Managed incoming shipments by verifying the accuracy of documentation against physical items received.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals and maintain high levels of productivity.

Amazon

Production Forklift Operator
12.2019 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Collaborated with team members to complete special projects, such as reorganizing storage areas or relocating large quantities of inventory.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts and moving products to designated locations.
  • Reduced product damages by carefully transporting materials within the warehouse, ensuring proper handling.
  • Assisted in maintaining inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and updating records accordingly.

Muller Co

Quality Control Technician
04.2015 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
  • Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.

Volkswagen/Team3

Receiving Forklift Operator
09.2012 - 02.2015

Job overview

  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, contributing to overall warehouse safety and productivity.
  • Assisted in inventory control, conducting regular cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, maintaining a safe and hazard-free working environment for all employees.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately operating a forklift to unload and organize incoming shipments.

Education

Abraham Lincoln H.S.
BKLYN, N.Y.

Diploma from English/Journalism
06.1992

University Overview

Skills

  • Mental health awareness
  • Substance Abuse Knowledge
  • Self-Care Techniques
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Sit down forklift
  • Clamp truck
  • Push-pull hyster
  • Painting Commercial/Industrial
  • Landscaping
  • Screen printing
  • Spray paint gun
  • Grinding
  • Machine operator
  • Carelogic
  • People perfect
  • Windows
  • Electric pallet jack
  • Manufacturing
  • Production
  • Warehouse
  • Musician
  • Food service
  • Cook

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Graduated H.S. in June of 1992. Began recording music, doing shoes and touring. Started doing ministry & music ministry with Kingdom Muzic ministries in 2020. Became a certified Peer Recovery Specialist in 2024 but actually started doing the work in 2022.

Certification

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Timeline

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Volunteer Behavioral Health Services
12.2022 - 07.2024
Shipping Forklift Operator
Express Personnel
08.2022 - 12.2022
Production Forklift Operator
Amazon
12.2019 - 07.2022
Quality Control Technician
Muller Co
04.2015 - 11.2019
Receiving Forklift Operator
Volkswagen/Team3
09.2012 - 02.2015
Abraham Lincoln H.S.
Diploma from English/Journalism
Edward Mitchell