Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Community
THRIVE RCO
New Albany, Indiana
01.2026 - Current
Developed community engagement strategies to foster relationships among members.
Facilitated workshops and events to promote wellness and recovery initiatives.
Coordinated outreach programs to connect with local organizations and resources.
Community Peer Manager
THRIVE RCO
New Albany, IN
11.2024 - Current
Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crises.
Coached, mentored, and trained team members to improve their job performance.
Resolved conflicts between employees by guiding them through company policies and procedures.
Scheduled interviews for potential candidates, and conducted reference checks before hire.
Conducted performance reviews for team members.
Provided individual supervision for peer recovery coaches to maintain credentials.
Lead Peer Recovery Coach
Thrive RCO
New Albany, IN
06.2024 - Current
Provided individual with nonclinical counseling services to participants, including developing treatment plans and monitoring progress.
Assisted participants in identifying personal goals and creating strategies for achieving them.
Supported participants by providing encouragement during difficult times of relapse prevention..
Judicial Peer
Thrive RCO
New Albany, IN
12.2023 - 05.2024
Encouraged positive behavior change through motivational interviewing techniques and supportive counseling approaches.
Participated in case conferences and staff meetings to discuss best practices and provide feedback on client progress.
Provided emotional support through listening actively and validating feelings expressed by clients during sessions.
Provided one-on-one peer support services to individuals with mental health conditions in a nonclinical setting.
Outreach Intern
Thrive RCO
New Albany, IN
08.2023 - 05.2024
Established relationships with community organizations to increase visibility of the organization.
Collaborated with community-based organizations and key stakeholders to address community initiatives.
Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
Presented participants with information, referrals and assistance accessing resources such as food, housing and transportation.
Peer Recovery Coach
Thrive RCO
New Albany, IN
07.2023 - 12.2023
Participated in continuing education opportunities related to substance use disorders or mental health conditions.
Supported participants through challenging times by offering emotional guidance and unconditional acceptance.
Actively listened to participants during individual sessions to provide an understanding environment for processing feelings and experiences.
Residential Floor Manager
Wooded Glen
Henryville, IN
08.2020 - 07.2023
Counseled individuals, families and groups as part of recovery process.
Remained calm, stayed professional and provided exceptional service on calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
Helped clients diagnosed with addictive disease disorders increase skills, explore talents and build self-esteem.
Developed and maintained therapeutic environment within recovery groups, encouraging open communication.
Assisted in implementing programs to improve patient retention and patient success in treatment.
Conducted regular meetings with team members to review and assess progress of recovery initiatives.
Provided guidance and direction on best practices related to customer service, collections, and dispute resolution.
Collaborated with other departments to ensure that all customer inquiries were addressed promptly and efficiently.
Trained new staff on proper use of collection software applications as well as effective debt collection techniques.
Identified potential areas of risk within the organization's existing portfolio by analyzing trends in delinquency rates or default rates.
Responded to needs and concerns of residents and visitors.
Enforced state and federal regulations as well as company policies and procedures for strict compliance.
Assistant Manager
Dish on Market
Louisville, Kentucky
09.2014 - 07.2020
Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
Owner/Operator
Driven Purpose LLC
Louisville, KY
05.2016 - 04.2018
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
Promoted recovery growth in community
Facilitated programming and groups.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services/Social Work
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Sellersburg, IN
07-2024
Mental Health Direct Support - Mental Health Services
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