PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Jin Yi Kussmaul

KidsPeace
Bethlehem,PA
6
years of professional experience

Compassionate mental health advocate skilled in empathetic communication and active listening. Committed to supporting individuals through emotional challenges and fostering environments conducive to mental well-being. Dedicated to continuous learning and professional development to enhance service delivery and contribute effectively to the field.

Work History

Mental Health Technician

10 Months
KidsPeace | 10.2025 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies, de-escalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
  • Implemented self-care practices for personal wellbeing and modeled healthy coping strategies for clients to emulate in their own lives.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of clinical notes, tracking patient progress throughout the course of treatment.
  • Facilitated therapeutic support groups focused on topics such as coping skills, boundaries, or hygiene.
  • Enhanced therapeutic rapport, making it easier for clients to engage in the counseling process.
  • Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
  • Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
  • Monitored patient behavior and provided emotional support in crisis situations.

Assistant Manager

4 Months
Paris Baguette | 05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining professionalism.
  • Oversaw daily store operations, managing staff and inventory to support smooth workflow.
  • Resolved customer complaints and processed refunds and returns, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Established and enforced barista standards and best practices.
  • Conducted training sessions for baristas to enhance their skills and service quality. to continually improve guest experiences.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Manager

9 Months
Sky Zone | 08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities.
  • Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks and responsibility to departmental employees.
  • Monitored team productivity and performance to support goals.
  • Monitored team productivity and performance, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
  • Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks to optimize team workflow and meet project deadlines.
  • Reduced workplace safety or health hazards by enforcing work practices and procedures.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members promptly, maintaining a positive work environment through sound judgment.
  • Provided support for customers by addressing complaints quickly and efficiently, displaying exceptional customer service skills.

Call Center Representative

9 Months
Sky Zone | 11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Proficiently handled high call volumes while maintaining quality service standards.
  • Handled difficult situations calmly, ensuring positive customer experiences.
  • Managed difficult situations calmly and effectively while maintaining a positive attitude towards customers.
  • Established trust with customers through tailored conversations, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Built trust with customers through personalized conversations.
  • Clarified product features and benefits to customers, facilitating informed purchasing decisions.

Barista

5 Months
Starbucks | 02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Managed cash registers, ensuring accurate cash and card transactions.
  • Welcomed customers and answered questions regarding menu items and preparation methods.
  • Multitasked multiple orders while consistently maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Communicated effectively with customers and coworkers, fostering a positive and professional café environment.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival at café and answered questions regarding menu items and preparation methods.
  • Maintained clean and healthy environment by following proper safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness in the café area and equipment used for coffee preparation.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills when stocking inventory or prepping ingredients for drinks.
  • Memorized or referenced readily accessible information to relay to customers.

Barista

3 Years 3 Months
Dunkin | 07.2020 - 10.2023
  • Displayed proficiency in operating various types of brewing equipment such as grinders, blenders, and espresso machines.
  • Assisted with opening and closing tasks, including cleaning cafe areas and setting up displays to ensure a welcoming environment.
  • Adhered to all health codes while preparing specialty beverages according to company specifications.
  • Welcomed customers and provided detailed information on menu items and preparation methods to enhance their experience.
  • Operated various brewing equipment, including grinders, blenders, and espresso machines, ensuring high-quality beverage preparation.
  • Assisted with opening and closing tasks such as cleaning cafe areas or setting up displays.
  • Answered customer phone calls and appropriately addressed questions and complaints.
  • Memorized or referenced readily accessible information to relay to customers.

Education

High School Diploma - Nursing

Alvernia University | Reading, PA, US
  • Relevant Coursework
  • Anatomy 1
  • Anatomy 2
  • Psychology

Associate of Arts - Social Work

Lehigh Carbon Community College | Schnecksville, PA

Currently going back to school Fall 2026 for Associates in Social Work.

Skills

Self-care practices
Depression support
Anxiety management
Suicide prevention
Crisis intervention
Establishing trust
Relationship building
Complex problem-solving
Conflict resolution
Time management
Decision-making
Strategic planning
Client prioritization
Trust-building
Clinical documentation
Rapport building

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

KidsPeace
10.2025 - CurrentRead More

Assistant Manager

Paris Baguette
05.2025 - 09.2025Read More

Manager

Sky Zone
08.2024 - 05.2025Read More

Barista

Starbucks
02.2024 - 07.2024Read More

Call Center Representative

Sky Zone
11.2023 - 08.2024Read More

Barista

Dunkin
07.2020 - 10.2023Read More

Alvernia University

High School Diploma from Nursing
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Lehigh Carbon Community College

Associate of Arts from Social Work
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Jin Yi Kussmaul