Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Accomplishments
Timeline
Volunteer
Michelle DeDora

Michelle DeDora

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor
Goodyear,AZ

Summary

Compassionate and results-driven Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor dedicated to empowering individuals toward lasting recovery. Leveraging expertise in neural programming and evidence-based therapies, I facilitate transformative growth, self-awareness, and resilience. Through personalized guidance, mindfulness practices, and cognitive restructuring, I help clients rewire harmful thought patterns, overcome addiction, and unlock their full potential.

Key Specialties: - Neural Programming through NLP techniques- Empowerment and Mindfulness Practices - Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Motivational Interviewing (MI) - Trauma-Informed Care - Holistic and Integrative Approaches

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

City Scape
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2017 - 03.2020

Contact: Casey Currier – General Manager

  • Efficiently managed large parties in extremely fast paced environment
  • Rapidly navigated Aloha computer system without errors
  • Excelled in customer care and service
  • Trained new hires in customer and establishment relations and procedures

Server

Oceanfront Inn Cove Restaurant
Shelter Cove, CA
09.2013 - 05.2015

Contact: Varina Kelly, Owner / General Manager

  • Successfully provide friendly and attentive service in a high volume / fine dining environment
  • Maintained complete knowledge of restaurant menu, including daily specials
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously
  • Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards
  • Stocked and maintained cleanliness of stations
  • Developed and maintained positive working relationships with others to ensure a optimistic work environment
  • Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested, including answering telephones and completing financial transactions for other staff

Out Patient Coder

Comprehensive Claims Management
Phoenix, AZ
12.2008 - 02.2013

Contact: Theresa Koscuisko, Compliance Supervisor

  • Worked remotely from home yet maintained a sufficient schedule and productive rate of entry
  • Excelled at remote communications with a multitude of Doctors and co-workers on a daily basis
  • Retained an excessive amount of memorized numerical data pertaining to hospital codes and procedures

Closing Manager / Server

Michelle Marie's Patisserie
Santa Rosa, CA
12.2006 - 11.2008

Contact: Michelle Marie, Owner, 707-575-1214

  • Managed / served for both in house as well as catering events
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products
  • Received frequent customer compliments for going above and beyond normal duties
  • Addressed diner complaints with kitchen staff and served replacement menu items promptly
  • Exercised proper decision making abilities under high stress pertaining to accidents or injuries
  • Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with guests
  • Proactively prepared for large parties and reservations, anticipating planning and staffing needs
  • Verified cash drawer against the day’s receipts and was responsible for large cash deposits to bank
  • Received frequent customer compliments for going above and beyond normal duties
  • Continually monitored dining rooms for seating availability, service, safety and well-being of guests

Server

IHOP
Peoria, AZ
03.2003 - 12.2005
  • Provided quality service in a fast paced / high turnover breakfast environment
  • Received countless number of compliments from managers for my willingness to cover other servers shifts when the need arose
  • Bussed, cleared, cleaned and set tables in an efficient manner

Education

Associate of Science - Nutrition

College of the Redwoods

Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology / Minor in Anthropology

Arizona State University
12.2021

Skills

  • Organized and efficient server
  • Athletically and physically adept
  • Courteous, professional demeanor
  • Thoroughly enjoys being part of a team
  • Familiar with an array of wines and beers
  • Proficient at multi-tasking
  • Takes pride in guest satisfaction
  • Excels at on-the-spot problem solving

References

  • Todd Athey, President of Shelter Cove Pioneers, 707-986-7508
  • Michael Caldwell, Vice President of Shelter Cove Arts and Recreation Foundation, 707-986-1389
  • Mary Neufeld, Senior Board Member of Hospice, Heart of the Redwoods Chapter, 707-986-7214, (Mrs. Neufeld is hearing impaired and uses a closed captioned phone so a delayed response can be expected.)

Accomplishments

Shelter Cove Arts and Recreation Foundation (SCARF) - 2013-1015Held a Director's position on the SCARF Board from 2013-2015

Heart of the Redwoods Hospice - 2013-2015 Volunteered as a server / bartender for annual Hospice fund raisers.

Shelter Cove Pioneers - 2012-2015 Volunteered regularly for community events and fund raisers. Was named Chair of two annual events; Fall festival and New Year's Eve Ball.

Little Lights Playgroup - 2013-2015 Organized and ran a local playgroup of 12-16 children ages 0-5 on a weekly basis.

Timeline

Server

City Scape
01.2017 - 03.2020

Server

Oceanfront Inn Cove Restaurant
09.2013 - 05.2015

Out Patient Coder

Comprehensive Claims Management
12.2008 - 02.2013

Closing Manager / Server

Michelle Marie's Patisserie
12.2006 - 11.2008

Server

IHOP
03.2003 - 12.2005

Associate of Science - Nutrition

College of the Redwoods

Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology / Minor in Anthropology

Arizona State University
Michelle DeDoraAlcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor