Diligent Marriage and Family Therapy Intern with solid foundation in therapeutic practices. Demonstrated success in assisting clients with emotional and relational issues through evidence-based interventions. Proven ability to foster strong therapeutic alliances and maintain confidentiality. Adept at utilizing empathetic communication and active listening to support client progress.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Screening Specialist - Overnight Lead
BAYS
Okaloosa Regional Detention Center
04.2024 - 11.2025
Reviews law enforcement paperwork and criminal history records.
Acts as a resource to families, outside agencies and staff; answers telephones.
Maintains accurate records, to include youth files, screening packets, and documentation in the Department’s Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS).
Communicates with youth’s parents/guardians, Department of Juvenile Justice and/or Department of Children and Families staff, and law enforcement to ensure efficient and accurate processing of youth.
Attends court hearings as needed to present findings of detention risk assessment.
Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and ensuring adherence to best practices.
Provides crisis intervention to de-escalate immediate conflict situations as needed.
Provides sight and sound supervision of youth at risk for self-harm.
Completes installations of EM (electronic monitoring) equipment on youth based on assessment score or court order.
Assesses suicide risk and complete mental health and substance abuse screenings.
Utilizes Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care techniques to effectively conduct all interviews and assessment requirements during the screening process.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Maintenance Technician
Bridgestone
Wilson, NC
04.2009 - 12.2018
Utilized hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments during repair work.
Maintained safe working environment utilizing personal protective equipment.
Replaced or repaired worn-out parts and components.
Dismantled, repaired, or replaced devices using hand tools and power tools.
Complied with OSHA regulations, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
Assisted supervisor with preventive maintenance and special projects.
Prioritized work orders for service maintenance requests.
Documented maintenance activities and results in accordance with company standards.
Read and interpreted equipment manuals and work orders for performing required maintenance and service.
Maintained accurate records of repairs and preventive maintenance activities, including parts used and labor hours.
Disassembled machines when required; cleaned parts before reassembling them.
Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations involving damaged machinery.
Aviation Electronics Technician
US Navy
06.2001 - 05.2009
Developed preventative maintenance programs for aircraft avionics systems.
Calibrated test equipment used for troubleshooting and repairing aircraft electronics systems.
Troubleshot and repaired complex avionic systems, such as navigation, communication, autopilot, flight director and radar systems.
Diagnosed malfunctions using standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, multi-meters and specialized testers.
Repaired circuit boards and other electronic assemblies down to component level.
Provided technical advice and assistance to junior technicians in the aviation electronics field.
Prepared accurate reports detailing the nature of repairs performed on aircraft electronics systems.
Coordinated work with engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
Kept records of maintenance and repair work.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Marriage and Family Therapy Candidate
National University
San Diego, CA, US
03-2027
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Electronics Engineering Technology
ECPI
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2014
Skills
Project Management
Informed decision-making
Critical Thinking
Equipment Installation
Effective relationship management
Customer engagement
Information management skills
Analytical thinking
Quality assessment proficiency
Intrinsic motivation
Organizational time strategies
Detail-oriented approach
Timeline
Youth Screening Specialist - Overnight Lead
BAYS
04.2024 - 11.2025
Maintenance Technician
Bridgestone
04.2009 - 12.2018
Aviation Electronics Technician
US Navy
06.2001 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Electronics Engineering Technology
ECPI
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Marriage and Family Therapy Candidate