Kathryn Needles

• Provided optimism and encouragement for clients through their recovery journey.
• Offered support and intervention consistent with the client’s treatment plan.
• Promoted healthy and appropriate connections with other clients and the clinical team.
• Assisted in food prep and set-up; modeled and supervised client meals and snacks.
• Led therapeutic groups, focusing on "life skills" and "grounding".
• Conducted rounds and provided detailed clinical observations.

• Spent time in two psychiatric units, actively distributing self-care resources to encourage patient relaxation and enhance personal wellness.
• Shadowed activity groups aimed at increasing patient involvement and collaboration in units.
• Observed a psychologist in Twin Valley’s maximum security psychiatric facility, gaining a greater understanding of forensic psychology and state-run psychiatric hospitals.
• Helped prepare for volunteer-funded events under volunteer-coordinator.
• Preserved photos from Twin Valley’s large gallery of images, allowing easy access and distribution of images among staff members.

• Tutored children in math and language arts (2x/week).

• Prepared children for new course topics and objectives.

• Ensured children were thriving academically and emotionally.

• Provided detailed product knowledge of glasses (lenses, frames, polarization).

• Successfully marketed inventory to meet daily sales goal.

• Ensured the store was clean, aesthetically pleasing, and organized.

• Performed food preparation, managed orders, and conducted sales interactions.

• Maintained a sanitary environment and restocked supplies.

• Promoted a friendly atmosphere centered on customer service.

• Conducted daily sales goals while building close client relationships.

• Gained knowledge on sales and merchandising as it relates to fine jewelry.