Erika Bradford

Professional customer service individual involved in a variety of settings to include sales, marketing and restaurant services with a passion in computer systems. Proficient in all area's related to administrative duties, including the use of multiple computer programs. I am looking forward to using my these skills that I have obtained to the mental health field. Customer service and working one on one with people in these area's has given me the dynamic experience of interaction. I am excited to make a difference by finally using my training to improve people's lives.

I want to create a community-based project that involves mental illness and the homeless population. So many times I have walked by individuals, talking to themselves. The signs they put forth are evident they are struggling. I want to create a group that interacts with people in the community that can safely talk with these individuals and lead them to health. Is it complicated? Most definitely, but I would love for it to start somewhere.

I am looking forward to using what I have learned in previous experience. When I was employed as a kickbox instructor, a had a lot of conversations that involved emotional experiences. Often before a class that I would teach kickboxing, deep conversations would happen as I checked in with people. I would have loved to been able to help them on a professional level. I have my sights and determination on being able to do just that. I also hope to be able to combine my newfound training and skills with ones I have gained in the past. Once I obtain the education needed to fulfill the requirements in the mental health field, I want to start on combining that skill with a task or activity people already participate in……for example, a business that while having a everyday activity like a haircut or exercising, you receive mental health therapy.

• I was apart of a team as a manager at ilovekickboxing. We often held outside events for marketing purposes. I enjoyed collaborating and leading the team to grow our business. These events took place in our community.
• Holiday in the community I was happy to lead gift collections to distribute within the community.
• Joined in on benefit 5k runs that for the community involving members of our fitness community.
• Lead Blood Donation Drive campaign during local tragedy to support community members.
• Event planning, lead the show casing of business which involved, marketing, performance of skill in front of large crowd, producing marketing show.

Cure JM Foundation, San Diego, CA, 09/09, Present, Raise awareness and funds for the Cure JM Foundation., A rare auto-immune disease that attacks the skin and muscles. Volunteered at events educating parents and family members about the disease. Raise funds and participated in events benefiting Cure JM.

Cure JM Valentine Fun Run Fundraiser- Proceeds went the to the Cure JM Foundation. Each participant received a medal of completion.