Dedicated and compassionate mental health professional with five years of experience working at the Utah State Mental Hospital. Skilled in de-escalation, psychological processing, and holding space for individuals experiencing emotional and mental distress. Experienced in various therapeutic environments, including psychiatric hospitals, wilderness therapy, educational settings, and retail. Passionate about helping others understand their emotions, process trauma, and create healthier lives.
Dynamic professional with a strong background in outdoor leadership and mental health support, honed at Utah State Hospital and Outback Therapeutic Expeditions. Proven ability to foster relationships and enhance group dynamics while ensuring client well-being. Skilled in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, contributing to positive experiences and improved outcomes in diverse environments.
Employment Gaps
During periods of unemployment, I dedicated time to personal growth, assisting family members, and continuing my studies in psychology, shamanism, Holistic Health and mental health. These experiences deepened my understanding of emotional processing and resilience, enhancing the skills I now bring to professional environments.
Guided boys struggling with emotional health, mental health, substance abuse, and challenging home dynamics through extended wilderness therapy programs.
Taught survival skills, including fire-making, shelter building, and minimalistic camping.
Facilitated psychological and emotional processing, helping boys understand their traumas and develop healthier behaviors.
Provided therapeutic support to fellow staff members during intense situations.
Worked with children ages 6 months to 8 years, teaching various subjects and emotional coping skills.
Drove students to outdoor nature classes where they learned about plants, bugs, fire-making, and meditation.
Facilitated healthy communication and emotional expression among children.
Assisted customers with finding products, maintaining store cleanliness, and managing cash register operations.
Created a welcoming environment where customers often opened up about emotional struggles.
Provided support and guidance, suggesting healthier outlets for emotional processing.
Assisted patients with daily needs and guided them through structured programs to support their recovery and discharge.
Specialized in de-escalating agitated patients using innovative techniques learned through independent study of psychology, mental health, and shamanism.
Regularly called upon by various units to help calm distressed patients.
Built rapport with patients and staff throughout the hospital.
Consistently met or exceeded performance goals set by management for speed, accuracy, and customer satisfaction ratings.
Managed customer orders and transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations.
Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.