Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Holly Seals

Madison

Summary

Enthusiastic peer support specialist with lived experience and a passion for helping others navigate their mental health and substance abuse challenges. An energetic individual offering several years of sobriety, and experience in building rapport with peers by sharing methods that promote success. Passionate about continuous learning and being able to connect with a diverse client population to encourage positive changes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Caregiver

Forward Service
Madison
01.2020 - Current
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Supervised meal times to ensure proper nutrition and hydration.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
  • Recorded child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to ensure safety of all children in the facility.
  • Engaged in conversations with young children to help them develop verbal communication skills.

Floral Designer Assistant

Surroundings Events and Floral
Verona
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Pruned flora and fauna to fit perfectly into bouquets and arrangements.
  • Assisted with seasonal decorations such as holiday wreaths or centerpieces.
  • Ordered and maintained floral inventory and supplies to meet customer demand and offer seasonal varieties.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions about flower types and colors, pricing and availability.
  • Documented all sales activities including customer information, payments received and order details.
  • Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
  • Built relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of quality products.
  • Assisted Floral Designer in creating flower arrangements for events and weddings.

Housekeeper/Organizational Assistant

Purely Kleen
Madison
05.2020 - 11.2023
  • Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.
  • Communicated with customers about requests for additional supplies or cleaning services.
  • Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
  • Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
  • Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
  • Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
  • Maintained well-stocked and well-organized service carts to support efficient and timely cleaning services.
  • Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
  • Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
  • Organized closets with hangers for guests' clothing items.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts Transfer Program

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Oregon High School
Oregon, WI
06-2006

CNA License - Nursing

MATC
Madison, WI
12-2005

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Task prioritization
  • Relationship cultivation
  • Reliability
  • Behavior management
  • Team collaboration
  • Creative problem solving
  • Recovery guidance
  • File and record keeping
  • Active listening
  • Trauma recovery
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Organizational skills
  • Schedule management
  • Rapport building
  • Adaptability

Affiliations

  • I have recently worked with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Incarceration & Mental Health Lab, providing feedback about a Reentry Resource Packet being created by an undergraduate student in the lab.
  • I was selected to give an acceptance speech at the Madison College Foundation Scholarship Luncheon, highlighting the importance of education and community support.
  • I frequently do public speaking engagements, alongside my mom, about my opiate addiction, the death of my sister, and my path to recovery.
  • My mom and I were selected to be The Keynote Speakers at the Families Like Mine Conference in 2024.

Accomplishments

  • I received an award for Perfect Honors and a 4.0 GPA during my first semester at Madison College. I also made the Dean's List and was invited to join Phi Theta Kappa.

Certification

  • I earned my Certified Nursing Assistant license in December of 2005.
  • On May 15th, 2024, I earned my Certificate of Completion for my Peer Support Specialist Certification through Wisconsin Peer Specialists and Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Floral Designer Assistant

Surroundings Events and Floral
01.2023 - 08.2024

Housekeeper/Organizational Assistant

Purely Kleen
05.2020 - 11.2023

Child Caregiver

Forward Service
01.2020 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts Transfer Program

Madison Area Technical College

High School Diploma -

Oregon High School

CNA License - Nursing

MATC

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