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Eric Byrd

Middletown

Summary

Eric is a senior that attends Eastern Connecticut State University. He is planning to graduate with a degree in psychology. He plans to become a therapist to help people through traumatic experiences or couple/family therapy

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Worker

Natchaug Hospital
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff.
  • Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Developed rapport with patients by actively listening and demonstrating empathy during one-on-one sessions, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, supporting accurate diagnoses and continuity of care.

Line Cook

Applebee's Bar and Grill
09.2023 - 05.2024


  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.

Line Cook

1741 Pub and Grill
06.2022 - 09.2023


  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Residential Management Service (RMS)
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Help adults with disabilities with house chores, outdoor chores, taking them out for recreational activities, transport them to doctors appointments, and take them shopping
  • Reason for leaving: school

Middletown Transit Area
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Disinfect, sweep, mop the inside of the Middletown Transit buses
  • Also cleaned the garages that the buses were in
  • Reason for leaving: school

Cook

Mcdonalds
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Cook/build the burgers, cleaned the bathrooms, kitchen, and eating areas
  • Reason for leaving: school

Education

Associate of Science - Psychology

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT
01.2025

High School -

Middletown High School
01.2020

Skills

  • Patient support
  • Building rapport
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Microsoft Word/Excel

Community Service

  • Amazing Grace Food Pantry, Middletown, CT, 02/2018, 08/2019, Help organize/stock food in the back rooms, Helped people shop for groceries
  • Middletown Unified Theater, Middletown, CT, 10/2019, 01/2020, Help kids with disabilities with creating and producing a play, Help them interact with people and encourage them to do better
  • Coventry Soup Kitchen, Willimantic, CT, 09/2020, 05/2021, Help organized/stock food in the back rooms, Help people shop for groceries

Timeline

Mental Health Worker

Natchaug Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Line Cook

Applebee's Bar and Grill
09.2023 - 05.2024

Line Cook

1741 Pub and Grill
06.2022 - 09.2023

Residential Management Service (RMS)
06.2021 - 02.2022

Middletown Transit Area
06.2020 - 08.2020

Cook

Mcdonalds
01.2019 - 01.2020

Associate of Science - Psychology

Eastern Connecticut State University

High School -

Middletown High School
Eric Byrd