Lindsay Brewington
Columbia,MD
Summary
Dedicated Certified Peer Recovery Specialist committed to aiding individuals facing mental illness and addiction. Leverages over 26 years of lived experience to connect with diverse populations, foster resilience, and guide clients toward essential resources. Demonstrates strong advocacy skills with a focus on empathy and cultural competence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Speaker
National Alliance of Mental Illness
Columbia
01.2018 - Current
- Delivered engaging presentations on mental health awareness and advocacy individually and collaboratively.
- Facilitated dialogue on mental illness topics by answering and fielding audience questions and comments.
- Collected and organized audience feedback to enhance future presentations.
Salesperson of small animals
Petsmart
Fayetteville, NC
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Informed customers on proper pet care and product usage to enhance pet well-being.
- Guided customers in selecting suitable pet supplies and products to meet their needs.
- Managed inventory and organized stock on sales floor to ensure optimal product availability.
Volunteer
Native American Lifelines
Baltimore
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed and coordinated outreach programs to strengthen support networks for Native American families.
- Guided children coping with abuse and neglect in exploring and embracing their cultural heritage.
- Led art classes, prepared meals, organized outdoor trips, and facilitated educational days to promote engagement and learning.
- Supported and guided fellow volunteers throughout their shifts, ensuring effective teamwork.
Volunteer
Robinson's Nature Center
Columbia, Md
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Educated visitors about local wildlife and plant species during guided tours.
- Facilitated guest interactions with marine life at touch tank exhibit to enhance visitor engagement.
- Supported the organization and management of educational day camps for children.
- Executed daily tasks with attention to detail and timeliness.
- Organized employee activities to strengthen team collaboration and morale.
Owner and Artist
Ecologicalife
Columbia, Md
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Managed all aspects of business operations, including website design, marketing strategies, sales initiatives, and billing processes.
- Developed and marketed natural bamboo products through online and local sales channels.
- Executed hands-on tasks to harvest and cure 'old growth bamboo', transforming raw materials into finished artwork.
- Participated in craft fairs to engage customers and promote brand awareness.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Howard Community College
Columbia, Md05-2020
High School Diploma - Columbia, Md
Wilde Lake High School
Columbia, Md05-1998
Skills
- Communication
- Empathy
- Motivation
- Resourcefulness
- Community building
- Knowledge of Recovery
- Mental health models
- Non judgement
- Cultural Competency
- Critical thinking
- Problem Solving
- Lived Experience with Mental Health and Addiction
- Trauma Informed Care
Summary And Other Interests
I believe I have the skills and backgrounds to fulfill this role and flourish as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. I do have the ability to obtain certification within a year and I have my AA degree from Howard Community College in Human Services. I welcome the challenge and responsibility of learning this role. My other interests are hiking in local Patapsco state park, gardening, identifying local species of plants, and art. There is a gap in my work history between 2023 and the present because of a head on car collision in which I broke both of my hips and femur and was in a wheelchair for two years. I have since learned to walk and am hiking again.
Phone
Cell: 443-926-1913
Timeline
Salesperson of small animals
Petsmart
10.2022 - 12.2022
Public Speaker
National Alliance of Mental Illness
01.2018 - Current
Volunteer
Native American Lifelines
01.2017 - 01.2018
Volunteer
Robinson's Nature Center
03.2016 - 01.2017
Owner and Artist
Ecologicalife
03.2013 - 03.2014
High School Diploma - Columbia, Md
Wilde Lake High School
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Howard Community College