Elbony Wilcott
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Writing and Communication Professional whose an expert at delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines, seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Specialist
Cognitive Institute
02.2013 - 12.2022
- Assist the client with compensating for or eliminating functional deficits and interpersonal or environmental barriers associated with mental illness through skill building and supportive interventions to restore and rehabilitate social and interpersonal skills and daily living skills
- Evaluate a patient's mental health condition and assist in developing an appropriate treatment plan to help the patient/client
- Develop a trusting rapport with the client by actively listening, showing empathy, and openly communicating.
General Assignment News Reporter
KTAL-TV
03.2011 - 04.2012
- Gather relevant information, pursue leads, interview sources and then present news stories via television
- Research, write, and shoot informational news articles and stories about real events using a fair and unbiased perspective
- Build relationships with city officials, community leaders, and local citizens and develop sources.
Substitute Teacher
Caddo Parish School Board
11.2008 - 02.2011
- Follow the curriculum or lesson plan provided by the principal or absentee teacher
- Use classroom management and teaching techniques to encourage participation and facilitate learning
- Take attendance according to school policies
- Provide instruction and assign classwork and homework.
Assignment News Reporter
KSLA-TV News
09.2006 - 09.2008
- Research, write, and shoot informational news articles and stories about real events using a fair and unbiased perspective
- Present stories on camera with accuracy in a professional and engaging manner
- Gather relevant information, pursue leads, interview sources and then present news stories via television
- Serve as ambassador to the community by representing the station at community events and activities.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy
Orphic Training Solutions
Shreveport03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication, Television Broadcasting
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05.2006
Skills
- Electronic Charting/Documentation
- Mental Health Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist
Cognitive Institute
02.2013 - 12.2022
General Assignment News Reporter
KTAL-TV
03.2011 - 04.2012
Substitute Teacher
Caddo Parish School Board
11.2008 - 02.2011
Assignment News Reporter
KSLA-TV News
09.2006 - 09.2008
Certification - Phlebotomy
Orphic Training Solutions
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication, Television Broadcasting
Grambling State University
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