Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
References
Timeline
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Olivia Walker

Costa Mesa,CA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee

PRYDE
Lake Forest, CA
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Worked with at-risk youths and their families struggling with behavioral issues and various mental illnesses.
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
  • Conducted assessments of client needs and strengths.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for improving communication within the family system.
  • Attended weekly clinical supervision meetings to discuss cases and gain feedback from the supervisor.
  • Facilitated Science of Addiction Classes as a form of substance use prevention for Adolescents.
  • Worked in a high school setting, offering counseling services to students with various presenting problems.

Helpline Volunteer

Samaritans Hope
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Engaged in conversations with callers experiencing diverse crises and contemplating suicide
  • Conducted call-backs and follow-ups with high-risk callers, ensuring their well-being and offering additional support when necessary.
  • Attended crisis training to enhance skills in suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and multicultural counseling.

Personal Assistant

Fashion E-Com Owner
Newport Beach, CA
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Collaborated with production and manufacturing teams to ensure the timely completion of projects, which provided me with the opportunity to showcase my strong communication skills.
  • Spoke with customers to address any concerns related to orders and/or quality standards, enabling me to develop good conflict management skills.
  • Assisted in the management of products and shipments, allowing me to develop good time management skills and organizational skills.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Pepperdine University
Irvine, CA
08-2024

Bachelor of Science - Bussiness Management

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA
03-2022

Associate of Arts - Apparel, Textile Merchandising

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA
09-2020

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Stress Management Techniques
  • Crisis Management
  • Behavioral Therapy Techniques
  • Emotionally Intelligent
  • Empathetic
  • Organized
  • Conflict Management
  • Strong Communication

Interests

Mental Health Advocacy; Community Mental health; Mindfulness and Wellbeing; Psychological Research and Assessment Methods; Exercising; Travel; Play Therapy

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee

PRYDE
09.2023 - 06.2024

Personal Assistant

Fashion E-Com Owner
08.2021 - 01.2022

Helpline Volunteer

Samaritans Hope
06.2021 - 11.2022

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Pepperdine University

Bachelor of Science - Bussiness Management

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Associate of Arts - Apparel, Textile Merchandising

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Olivia Walker