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Education
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Michael McGeever

Schenectady,NY

Summary

Dynamic Certified Recovery Peer Advocate with Acacia Network, skilled in motivational interviewing and creative problem-solving. Proven ability to empower clients through personalized action plans and effective communication. Recognized for organizing impactful workshops that enhance recovery skills, demonstrating reliability and attention to detail in all endeavors.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (C.R.P.A.)

Acacia Network
Albany, New York
05.2025 - Current
  • Assisted clients in developing personal goals and action plans for recovery.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs effectively.
  • Advised clients on how to access community resources related to their particular circumstances.
  • Facilitated workshops and seminars on topics such as communication skills, stress management, problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Freelance Sound Engineer

Self-Employed
Schenectady, NY
01.2021 - Current
  • Perform high quality recording, mixing, mastering, sound design and production for private clients across multiple musical genres.
  • Utilize clear and effective communication strategies to understand each client's needs, provide excellent service and ensure end results that exceed client expectations.

Audio Mixing and Mastering Engineer

Self-Employed
Schenectady, NY
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Scheduled, managed and set-up recording equipment ensuring projects were completed on time and to each client's satisfaction.
  • Supervised music recording sessions, oversaw the editing and mastering of recordings.

Kitchen Prep/Dishwasher

Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery
Schenectady, NY
07.2018 - 12.2019
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep the kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Prepped food in advance of service to ensure efficiency of kitchen operations during lunch and dinner rush.

Painter

Extraordinary Painters
Schenectady, NY
05.2016 - 10.2016
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by removing debris, repairing minor damage to ensure adequate cover and appropriate finished look.
  • Covered surfaces and furnishings with attention to detail, maintained a neat and clean work area, removed all debris and waste leaving client's homes in impeccable condition upon project completion.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Dependency Counseling

Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady, NY
05-2026

CRPA-P -

Capital District Recovery Center and Healthy Capital District
Albany, NY
05.2024

General Education Diploma -

Broome-Tioga BOCES
Binghamton, NY
01.2011

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Kind, Compassionate
  • Creative Problem-Solver
  • Reliable
  • Organized
  • Attention to Detail
  • Authenticity
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Self-care techniques

Volunteer Experience

Meeting Chair, Narcotics Anonymous, 01/24, Present

Accomplishments

  • 2024: Outstanding Peer Mentorship Award
  • 2024: Resilience and Perseverance Award

Affiliations

  • President of "Open Minds, Open Hearts" Peer support club
  • Member of the Criminal Justice club.

Timeline

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (C.R.P.A.)

Acacia Network
05.2025 - Current

Freelance Sound Engineer

Self-Employed
01.2021 - Current

Audio Mixing and Mastering Engineer

Self-Employed
05.2019 - 01.2021

Kitchen Prep/Dishwasher

Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery
07.2018 - 12.2019

Painter

Extraordinary Painters
05.2016 - 10.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Dependency Counseling

Schenectady County Community College

CRPA-P -

Capital District Recovery Center and Healthy Capital District

General Education Diploma -

Broome-Tioga BOCES

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