~ Motivated professional with experience in client relations and problem-solving, eager to contribute to a dynamic team and grow within a company. Skilled at building relationships, delivering results, and supporting organizational goals while continuously learning and developing new skills .
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SUD Counselor
Talbert House
Lebanon
05.2025 - Current
Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions and Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS); administer STABLE and Static risk assessments to support treatment planning and risk management.
Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs, ensuring progress toward rehabilitation and reintegration goals.
Facilitate evidence-based programming and provide structured support to promote accountability, stability, and long-term success for clients.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and resolve barriers, ensuring compliance with legal and program requirements for successful client outcomes.
Conducted IOP and SOP groups using UCCI curriculum while providing case management for TC and PRC clients, ensuring compliance with ODRC and APA standards.
Prepared and submitted detailed progress reports to parole officers and supervising agencies, enhancing communication and accountability.
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
Talbert House
Lebanon
08.2023 - 05.2025
Conduct comprehensive client assessments to identify mental health, substance use, and social service needs.
Developed, implemented, and monitored individualized care plans that addressed treatment goals, identified client barriers, and outlined recovery pathways.
Provide referrals to mental health treatment, substance use counseling, housing programs, employment services, and community resources.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, including therapists, counselors, healthcare providers, and external agencies, to ensure continuity of care.
Coordinated emergency shelter placement, facilitated safety plans, and accessed detox programs for clients in crisis.
Advocated for client needs, empowering clients to achieve self-sufficiency and improved coping strategies for successful recovery.
Design and lead group sessions for individuals in substance use recovery, focusing on relapse prevention, coping skills, life skills development, and recovery support.
Utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and psychoeducation to facilitate group learning and engagement.
Litigation Paralegal
Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz
Dayton
08.2021 - 05.2023
Prepare, draft, and file legal documents such as complaints, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, and other court filings in compliance with court rules.
Managed discovery processes by reviewing, organizing, and summarizing documents.
Conduct legal research using platforms like Westlaw, LexisNexis, or PACER to identify statutes, case law, and regulations.
Coordinated case management by organizing and maintaining case files, pleadings, discovery materials, and trial exhibits to ensure efficient access during litigation.
Facilitated communication with clients, witnesses, experts, and court officials to schedule interviews, depositions, and court appearances, enhancing case preparation.
Assist in trial preparation, including preparing witness and exhibit lists, trial binders, and courtroom presentations.
Delivered on-site trial support through note-taking, evidence management, and assisting attorneys, contributing to smooth courtroom proceedings.