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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
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
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
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, MN
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05.2001

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

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