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GABRIEL CHAVEZ

Sherman Oaks,CA

Summary

I am a persistent go getter eager to lead and impact clients and organizations. Skilled in grabbing an audiences attention, creating positive influence , and redefining the stigma against mental health and addiction. I will use my skills and life story to change the lives of those who struggle and implement, empathy, integrity and inspiration. I believe with relentless work ethic and passion for this industry we can all make a difference.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Specialized Recovery Coach

DAMD Recovery
01.2020 - Current

- Specialized in life coaching, sober coaching, mental health, substance abuse and new holistic approaches.

- Productive Curriculum

- Mentorship program

- Motivated interviewing

- Group training

- Motivational speaker

- Youtube series coming

- Podcast coming

  • Improved client recovery rates by developing personalized coaching plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Enhanced client engagement in recovery programs by providing compassionate support and guidance.
  • Collaborated with treatment teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring a holistic approach to client recovery.
  • Increased clients'' self-awareness by conducting regular assessments and facilitating reflective exercises.
  • Empowered clients to set and achieve realistic goals through guided goal-setting sessions and progress monitoring.
  • Fostered a supportive environment for group therapy sessions, encouraging open communication and mutual respect among participants.

Case Manager

Resilient Recovery
04.2023 - Current
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
  • Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
  • Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
  • Provided education on health and nutrition for patients to maintain healthy habits and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
  • Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
  • Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.

Team Lead - Business Development

Resilient Recovery
04.2023 - Current
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Created inside business models to better help run the business at a successful rate.
  • Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
  • Increased client base by identifying and targeting potential customers through market research and strategic outreach.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for clients'' unique business challenges, leading to customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Founder, Specialized Recovery Coach

DAMD TRAINING
04.2020 - Current

-Developing curriculum and conducting fitness bootcamps, -Spartan Race Training, youth and adult programs, group and individualized training.

-Developing curriculum and conducting group training for community based mental health focusing on wellness related topics, recovery, and after-care.

-Uses the technique, Motivational Interviewing, to assist clients with sustaining recovery and after-care.

-Generates social media content for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

_ Delivers mentorship to our communities to help motivate our youth and those fighting against mental health and substance abuse.

  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.

Founder

DAMD Media
05.2023 - Current
  • DAMD Media is a Digital Marketing Business that specializes specifically for Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to help convert into more business.
  • Social Media Consulting


Certified Elite Trainer

The Camp Transformation Center
07.2020 - 11.2022

-Develop and leads individual and group fitness programs -Supports clients through individual and group communication, answering questions, and building strong connections and relationships.

-Provides thorough feedback and progress adjustments to individuals. Consistently meeting company standards, culture requirements, and performance KPIs.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Aspire Counseling Group
06.2022 - 10.2022

-Works under the supervision of a licensed professional.

-Establishes positive, trusting rapport with clients.

-Provides individual counseling services and group support services to diverse populations and remains culturally competent.

-Assists with intake and assessments of clients.

-Develops individualized treatment plans.

-Case Management

-Accurately and timely documenting notes in the site's EHR system. Facilitates weekly group counseling with youth,adults and their families. Works closely with clinical staff to review assessments of individual and group clients.

SUD Counselor Trainee

Srd Straightening Reins
03.2022 - 06.2022

-Traineeship under the supervision of a licensed professional. Establishes positive, trusting rapport with clients.

-Provides individual counseling services and group support services to diverse populations and remains culturally competent.

-Assists with intake and assessments of clients.

-Develops individualized treatment plans.

-Accurately and timely documenting notes in the site's EHR system. Facilitates weekly group counseling with youth and adults. Works closely with clinical staff to review assessments of individual and group clients.

Detox Technician

Concise Recovery Center
10.2021 - 03.2022

-Observed and monitored resident behavior and intervened based on schedule, individual resident treatment plan and house needs. Completed new residents' admission/intake paperwork and conducted orientations including person and baggage search.

-Worked closely with counseling staff to coordinate residents’ treatment.

-Documented observations/interventions in resident records/shift log during every shift/group.

-Provided one-on-one supervision of at-risk residents and prevention per directive from the Program Director.

-Conducted urinalysis (UA) drug screen collection when directed, following appropriate procedures.

-Supervised self-administration of resident medications.

Founder, Transformational Coaching

Fitness By Gabe
10.2019 - 08.2020

-Development of adolescent and youth group fitness programs. Conducting group training focusing on building healthy habits and social skills through fitness.

-Provides consulting services to clientele through brainstorming strategies for growth, positive change and improvement. Generates social media content for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

- Developed key fundamentals that would help motivate the young children to progress forward and feel confident in themselves.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Management

College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA
09.2023

CADAC-1 - Addictions Study

Sober College
Woodland Hills, CA
06.2023

Substance Use Disorder Certification Program - Substance Use

TTC COLLEGE
Tarzana, CA
12.2022

Skills

    Team leadership

    Case Management

    Active listening

    Development

    Crisis Intervention

    Building rapport

    Empathy

    Adaptability

    Willingness to learn

    Conflict resolution

    Early intervention

    Social media management

    Mental Health background

    Substance Abuse background

    Therapeutic Exercise

    Highly motivated

Certification

CCAPP

SUD Counselor Trainee

Addictions Study

Certified RADT-1

ISSA

Certified Transformation

Specialist (Life Coach)

Certified Elite Trainer

Certified Personal Trainer

Certified Nutritionist

Certified Group Trainer

Certified Self Defense Coach

Certified Empowerment Coach

Timeline

Founder

DAMD Media
05.2023 - Current

Case Manager

Resilient Recovery
04.2023 - Current

Team Lead - Business Development

Resilient Recovery
04.2023 - Current

Substance Abuse Counselor

Aspire Counseling Group
06.2022 - 10.2022

SUD Counselor Trainee

Srd Straightening Reins
03.2022 - 06.2022

Detox Technician

Concise Recovery Center
10.2021 - 03.2022

Certified Elite Trainer

The Camp Transformation Center
07.2020 - 11.2022

Founder, Specialized Recovery Coach

DAMD TRAINING
04.2020 - Current

Specialized Recovery Coach

DAMD Recovery
01.2020 - Current

Founder, Transformational Coaching

Fitness By Gabe
10.2019 - 08.2020

Associate of Science - Business Management

College of The Canyons

CADAC-1 - Addictions Study

Sober College

Substance Use Disorder Certification Program - Substance Use

TTC COLLEGE
GABRIEL CHAVEZ