Highly skilled in verbally diffusing potentially harmful situations.
Blend Solution focus therapy, CBT and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).I worked in a residential mental health and drug treatment unit.
Created individualized treatment plans based on the program expectations and mental health needs.
Facilitated process and journal groups, utilizing psycho-education.
Provided individualized counseling for inmates
Assessed inmates for mental health and cognitive disorders based on self-reported symptoms and how they align with the DSM-5.
Regularly completed psychosocial reports, initial intakes, and 60-day reviews for inmates on my caseload.
Previously held a collateral duty position of Federal LGBTQ Program Manager, which entailed:
Attended recruiting events and ran awareness events for staff.
I gave presentations, delivered speeches, and established reports with outside agencies or individuals to speak at the institution during awareness months.
Supervisor: Dr. Laura Bain, Chief Psychologist
Phone: (209) 386-4674
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Department of Veteran Affairs/ Veteran Benefits Administration
Rancho Cordova, CA
12.2019 - 07.2020
Provided vocational assistance eligible disabled veterans which included job seeking, resume assistance and education approved when needed. In home care can also be approved for living with a major disability.
Facilitated the orientation for new veterans.
Assisted with coordinating hiring events for veterans and collaborating with outside agencies such as Veterans Service Office and DAV local to the Sacramento are concerning veteran welfare and for hiring events.
Promoted inclusion, diversity and was sensitive to the culture, sexual orientation, religious backgrounds, and gender identification.
Maintained logbooks and created spreadsheets to track inmates requests to be seen by a Staff psychologist.
Maintained weekly and monthly psychology reports to track assessment, reviews and reports for the staff psychologists.
Evaluated incoming inmates psychology records to assess new or continued mental health diagnosis and review for continued services such as psych alert, suicide risk and risk levels.
Previously held collateral duty position of Federal LGBTQ Program Manager which entailed:
Attending recruiting events and running July awareness events for staff.
I gave presentations, delivered speeches and establish report with outside agencies or individuals to speak at the institution about LGBTQ related subjects or themes.
GS Grade: GS-07 Hours per week: 40
Military Police/ Squad Leader
649th MP CO
Fresno, CA
11.2012 - 08.2017
Supervisor: SSG CASTRO (559) 453-7846
Food Court Supervisor/ Front End Supervisor/ Loss Prevention
Costco Wholesale
Turlock, CA
10.2003 - 09.2014
Supervisor in the Food Court
Loss Prevention
Member Service
Cashier
Hours per week: 40
Supervisor: Lori Gonzalez -Food Court Manager
Store Phone: (209)-656-5305
Supply Sergeant/ O.C.T ** Contract ended for Army Reserve 10/2014**
2nd BDN, 360th Battalion
French Camp, CA
06.2006 - 08.2010
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ, United States
Associate degree - Behavioral & Social Sciences (Psychology)
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA, United States
MAE in School Counseling w/ PPS Credential
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
University of Massachusetts
Boston
Skills
Treatment planning
Psycho-education
Mental health assessment
Counseling techniques
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT
Presentation skills
Problem solving
Effective communication
Conflict resolution
Certification
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor 4/2025- Present.
Affiliations/ Volunteer Work
McSwain Soccer League, Head Coach, 2023, 2025
Scouting America (formerly: Boy Scouts of America), Cub Scout Pack 96- Greater Yosemite County
Volunteer Leader, 2021, 2024, for the Bears Den
Cubmaster, Pack 96: Heather Whalen
Practicum & Internship Experience:
McSwain Soccer League, Head Coach, 2023, 2025
Scouting America (formerly: Boy Scouts of America), Cub Scout Pack 96- Greater Yosemite County
National Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist at The Tobacco Treatment Research ProgramNational Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist at The Tobacco Treatment Research Program