Myla Brewer
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Experienced psychology major specializing in Addiction and Mental Health Counseling with expertise in children with developmental disabilities. Dedicated to promoting holistic wellness and recovery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Subway
09.2019 - Current
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
Maryville Rehabilitation Center
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Educated clients on addiction's impact on physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being, promoting greater self-awareness and motivation for change.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address relationship dynamics that contributed to clients'' substance abuse patterns, improving support systems during the recovery process.
- Documented client interactions meticulously, maintaining accurate records required for regulatory compliance and effective case management.
Volunteer
Weisman's Children Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Served as an encouraging mentor to all the patients, and monitored children with known issues.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented the organization positively and professionally while providing the community with much-needed services.
Volunteer
Voorhees Pediatric Facility
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked one-on-one with the children.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
- Managed administrative tasks such as scheduling, record-keeping, and budgeting for program success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2024
Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Leadership and team building
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavior Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Substance abuse awareness
Certification
- Certified Food Protection Safety Manager - Issued 2020
- BLS Certification - Issued 2021
- First Aid Adult/Child CPR - Issued 2024
References
- Rose Lynch, Voorhees Pediatric Facility - rlynch@forkidcare.com
- Lauren Wadusky, Mentor - 856.237.5330
- Shannon Henry, Maryville - 856.466.2655
- Manish Gohel, Subway - 215.450.2247
- India Harris, Maryville - 215.954.4350
- Shalimar Soto, The Learning Experience - 640.246.9709
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
Maryville Rehabilitation Center
09.2021 - 06.2022
General Manager
Subway
09.2019 - Current
Volunteer
Weisman's Children Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Voorhees Pediatric Facility
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rowan University