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Jamari Sheffield

Hampton,VA

Summary

Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Substance Abuse Counselor

Eastern Virginia Adult Care
07.2021 - Current
  • Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
  • Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Provided transportation to and from therapy groups.

Garden Associate

Home Depot
04.2021 - 07.2021

Seasonal Full time Garden Department Associate, Worked the mornings&closing shifts. Also worked during pine needle season and unloaded trucks of pine needles and hay.

Lifeguard

Dynamo Aquatics
06.2019 - 11.2020

Full time lifeguard. I worked everyday/every other day. Maintained the pool. Cleaned the deck and bathrooms, Checked chemicals and did maintenance to fix the pool.

Audio Engineer Intern

Soul Asylum Recording Studio
03.2019 - 10.2019
  • Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
  • Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
  • Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
  • Communicated with record pools, record labels, radio stations and DJ coalitions for song placement and artist branding.
  • Fluent Ableton and Pro Tools user.

Ice Cream Server

Cold Stone
04.2018 - 12.2018

Full time Cold Stone Associate. Worked mornings and nights. Fulfilled all associate responsibilities. Worked through 3 management changes. I also work a significant amount of overtime.

  • Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
  • Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes, and other frozen concoctions to customers.

Cart Pusher

Bagger, Costco Wholesale
07.2016 - 02.2017
  • Gathered shopping carts and maintained organized cart storage at store entrance.
  • Offered carts to patrons.
  • Collected carts left in parking areas and returned to retail stores.

Front Desk Receptionist

Foundation Basketball Academy
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.

Food Prep

Anns catering service
01.2015 - 09.2015
  • Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Guaranteed customer satisfaction by quickly delivering orders.

Education

Associate of Arts - Audiology

Atlanta Art Institute
Dunwoody, GA
06.2021

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mental Health Support
  • Life Support Technique Skills
  • Assess Drug Use
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Community Involvement
  • Clinical Assessments
  • Emergency Care

Additional Information

  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Substance Abuse Counselor

Eastern Virginia Adult Care
07.2021 - Current

Garden Associate

Home Depot
04.2021 - 07.2021

Lifeguard

Dynamo Aquatics
06.2019 - 11.2020

Audio Engineer Intern

Soul Asylum Recording Studio
03.2019 - 10.2019

Ice Cream Server

Cold Stone
04.2018 - 12.2018

Cart Pusher

Bagger, Costco Wholesale
07.2016 - 02.2017

Front Desk Receptionist

Foundation Basketball Academy
08.2015 - 05.2016

Food Prep

Anns catering service
01.2015 - 09.2015

Associate of Arts - Audiology

Atlanta Art Institute
Jamari Sheffield