Jenny Roark
Sumner,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Roark Family Photography
Sumner
05.2008 - Current
- Established a recognizable personal brand within the photography market through consistent style and quality workmanship.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing photo editing software tools like Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, ensuring the final product met or exceeded expectations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing deadlines and maintaining excellent organization.
Counselor (Intern)
Lawrence County Behavioral Health
Lawrenceville, IL
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Assisted in the development of treatment plans for clients, resulting in improved mental health and wellbeing.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Attended ongoing training seminars relevant to the field of counseling, staying up-to-date on current best practices.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Successfully built trust with clients through active listening, empathy, and validation during individual counseling sessions.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Regularly participated in clinical supervision sessions to enhance professional skills and ensure quality of care for clients.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues through effective collaboration on shared cases.
Activity Therapist
Carle Richland Memorial Hospital
Olney, IL
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Instructed patients in activities and techniques such as dance, music or art designed to meet specific physical or psychological needs.
- Worked closely with caregivers and relatives of patients to explain treatment plans, objectives and expected outcomes.
- Empowered patients by teaching them coping strategies and self-regulation techniques for managing stressors in daily life effectively.
- Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
- Participated in case conferences with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and collaborate on treatment plans moving forward.
- Contributed to a positive therapeutic environment by maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming workspace for patients.
- Maintained thorough documentation of each session''s progress notes, ensuring accurate record-keeping for continuity of care.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Helped set up transportation for discharge.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.2001
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Relationship Building
- Self-Directed
- Cultural Awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Schedule Management
- Building rapport
- Decision-Making
- American Sign Language (Intermediate fluency)
Timeline
Counselor (Intern)
Lawrence County Behavioral Health
08.2011 - 05.2012
Activity Therapist
Carle Richland Memorial Hospital
07.2009 - 06.2011
Photographer
Roark Family Photography
05.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services
Southern Illinois University Carbondale