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Marissa Garcia

Downey,CA

Summary

Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in active-listening, empathy, and mental health services. Respectful and compassionate professional offering a background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Guide

Compass Behavioral Health Clinic
02.2025 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care and support in daily living activities.
  • Assisted mental health professionals in implementing individualized treatment plans.
  • Educated patients on coping strategies and self-management techniques.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and incidents.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional ethics guidelines.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting open dialogue and fostering a supportive community among patients.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support to individuals with mental health challenges.

Intern

Loma Vista Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Interviewed students to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
  • Conducted research and wrote reports to provide accurate and up-to-date summaries of student's conditions.
  • Documented services provided meticulously by keeping accurate records of activities, interactions and conversations. Specifically POS notes.
  • Developed education and social programs to provide students with knowledge and skills for healthy, productive lives.
  • Offered community resource guidance to parents to meet family needs for assistance.
  • Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
  • Facilitated workshops to provide valuable services to students.
  • Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness for parents and students.

Volunteer

Crisis Text Line
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
  • Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
  • Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
  • Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.

Attractions Cast Member

Disneyland Park
03.2022 - Current

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  • Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors.
  • Delivered information and details of interest about facility to visitors.
  • Maximized customer service and satisfaction by providing directions to visitors regarding requested locations, events and landmarks.
  • Promoted safety of visitors and mitigated liability risks by monitoring recreation areas, enforcing rules and safety policies.

Server

Macaroni Grill
04.2021 - 01.2024
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.

Server

Gaucho Grill Argentinean Cuisine
02.2015 - 12.2022
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
03.2020

Skills

  • Referrals and Networking
  • Crisis Response
  • Self-care strategies
  • Client Advocacy
  • Exceptional communication
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Positive attitude
  • Creative thinking

Timeline

Program Guide

Compass Behavioral Health Clinic
02.2025 - Current

Attractions Cast Member

Disneyland Park
03.2022 - Current

Intern

Loma Vista Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022

Server

Macaroni Grill
04.2021 - 01.2024

Volunteer

Crisis Text Line
06.2020 - 03.2021

Server

Gaucho Grill Argentinean Cuisine
02.2015 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

California State University - Los Angeles

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Cerritos College