Jami Simpson
Winston Salem,NC
Summary
Accomplished Graphic Designer and entrepreneurial business owner with a robust background in vocational counseling,
adept in sales and team collaboration. Proven history with the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Services, enhancing client employability and independence. Expertise in Corel Draw and image editing, with a track record
of innovative design solutions and revenue growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND PRINT BUSINESS OWNER
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR INTERN
Lumberton
01.2018 - Current
- Create original and ideated designs for packaging and in-store marketing
- Retouch and edit all forms of imagery as needed, including creating mockup of products and branded environments.
North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Provided counseling to individuals with physical or mental disabilities, utilizing effective problem-solving knowledge of vocational rehabilitation theory, program funding sources, and government regulations to prepare consumer plans, or individualized plans for employment
- Planned and coordinated job placement services for clients with disabilities, demonstrating strong organizational skills
- Networked with professionals and colleagues within the community to provide services to consumers that were employers
- Maintained accurate records of client progress throughout their rehabilitation process, illustrating capability in database management systems
- Conducted research to identify potential job opportunities for clients, exemplifying advanced research methods and techniques
- Organized group meetings to discuss vocational goals and objectives, highlighting outstanding leadership qualities.
- Developed individualized rehabilitation plans based on client assessments, displaying excellent interpersonal communication abilities
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients with physical, mental and emotional disabilities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community referral sources, such as schools, and community groups
- Prepared and maintained records and case files, eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, and relevant correspondence.
Rehabilitation Counseling Intern,
NC Div Services For The Blind And Sight Impaired
Lumberton
10.2007 - 12.2007
- Worked for a state and federally funded program designed to provide advocacy, job placement assistance, and independent living services to persons to those persons who are blind and sight impaired
- Instructed visually impaired consumer with adaptive daily living skills such as ways to shop, cook, sew, and usage of assistive technology devices
- Worked in 7 counties out of the Wilmington office visiting consumers in their homes to provide independent living services
- Gained practical experience with relevant software and technology.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned projects.
COUNSELING GRADUATE STUDENT INTERN
The Enrichment Center, the Arc of North Carolina
Winston-Salem
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Worked as a graduate level intern for an adult day vocational program for adults with developmental, mental, emotional and physical disabilities that operates in an educational forum and engages the participants in the fine arts
- Participated in training programs to educate staff in working with special populations.
- Generated creative solutions for challenging problems faced by the organization's operations.
- Assisted in maintaining student research materials and helping students find specific research outlined by faculty.
- Conducted and oversaw contingency plan integration and operations.
Independent Counselor
INDEPENDENT LIVING REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
10.2002 - 12.2004
- Developed and implemented individualized rehabilitation plans for clients with physical, mental, emotional, and and or social impairments
- Provide counseling therapy to clients belonging to various age groups
- Perform psychological assessment and psychotherapy with patients through sessions using therapeutic techniques
- Utilized a variety of therapeutic interventions including cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
- Educated families about the impact of disabilities on their lives and how best to cope with them.
- Coached clients on independent living skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, meal preparation.
- Provided education regarding benefits available through government programs such as Social Security Disability
- Insurance
- Maintained accurate records of client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and other documents required by regulatory agencies
- Facilitated referrals to other community resources when needed.
- Assisted clients in developing job search strategies such as resume writing and interview practice.
- Conducted group sessions on topics such as job readiness skills and self-advocacy techniques.
- Monitored and recorded clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives were met.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community referral sources, such as schools, and community groups
- Arranged for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans.
Education
LIFE COACH TRAINING - undefined
January 2001
M.A - undefined
January 2001
B.S - PSYCHOLOGY
January 2001
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January 2001
Skills
- Sales Entrepreneurship Revenue Generation Counseling Team Work Microsoft Office – Word
- Graphic Design
- PowerPoint
- Project
- Customer Service
- Organization and Time Management
- Research
- Verbal Communication
- Calm Under Pressure
- Social Perceptiveness
- Google Drive
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision-Making
Timeline
GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND PRINT BUSINESS OWNER - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR INTERN
01.2018 - Current
- North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
01.2011 - 05.2011
Rehabilitation Counseling Intern, - NC Div Services For The Blind And Sight Impaired
10.2007 - 12.2007
COUNSELING GRADUATE STUDENT INTERN - The Enrichment Center, the Arc of North Carolina
01.2006 - 01.2007
Independent Counselor - INDEPENDENT LIVING REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
10.2002 - 12.2004
NUTRITION COACH TRAINING PROGRAM - LIFE COACH TRAINING,
The Institute for Life Coach, REHABILITATION COUNSELING - M.A,
The University of Arkansas - B.S, PSYCHOLOGY
High Point University - ,
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