Lindsey Leonard
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Background includes working with at-risk youth and children with significant emotional, social, learning, and developmental disabilities. Well-qualified counselor with focused and dedicated approach. Skilled in facilitating group sessions and conducting one-on-one therapy to deal with diverse struggles.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Intern
Community Coalition
Los Angeles , CA
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed professional skills working on social justice issues needed to help transform the social and economic conditions in South Los Angeles
- Created polished and error-free correspondence to meet organizational needs and enhance communication between stakeholders
- Delivered top-notch support organizing the People Power Progress Awards Gala
- Participated in strategic planning for organizational growth.
Case Manager Intern
Centinela Youth Services
Inglewooed , CA
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Assessed youth on bio-psychosocial factors and risk of delinquency using a trauma-sensitive, developmentally appropriate approach
- Partnered with teachers and school administrators, law enforcement, community partners, and LA County Probation to develop and implement individualized trauma-informed care plans to divert at-risk youth from criminal charges
- Provided legal and education rights advocacy
- Provided counseling, referrals to mental health services, transportation, housing, and educational services
Youth Development Counselor
Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
01.2017 - Current
- Supervise 612 clients and facilitate daily and weekly case management.
- Assist client to address trauma informed behaviors by using Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
- Provide daily transportations for clients.
Management Assistant
Enterprise Rent- A- Car Los Angeles
Los Angeles , CA
01.2012 - 08.2019
- Led team of 5 in sales, marketing, customer service, cost containment, accounting and fleet management.
- Developed relationships with clients, agencies and advertisers through day-to-day interactions Manage six accounts to ensure accounts operate at highest level of profitability via weekly independent meetings to focus on Enterprise’s value and growing the business.
- Increased revenue by 12% via impactful marketing strategies.
- Ranked amongst regional leaders in customer service satisfaction with 89% (corporate average 81%).
- Ranked #1 in sales at the LAX airport Enterprise operation.
- Attended several sales performance only based events.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Change And Innovation
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 09.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA 09.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Referrals and networking
undefinedCertification
Social Impact Award – 2020 USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School Of Social Work Social Impact Fast Pitch
Ceritifcations
Certified Grief Counseling Specialist (CGCS) Expires: 03/14/2022
Certified Trauma Professional (CPT)
Timeline
Development Intern
Community Coalition
09.2019 - 05.2020
Case Manager Intern
Centinela Youth Services
09.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Social Work - Social Change And Innovation
University of Southern California
09.2017 - 05.2020
Youth Development Counselor
Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
01.2017 - Current
Management Assistant
Enterprise Rent- A- Car Los Angeles
01.2012 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of La Verne
09.2006 - 05.2010
Awarded the AARP Community Challenge Grant for the Los Angeles River State Park Partners
Social Impact Award – 2020 USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School Of Social Work Social Impact Fast Pitch
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