Highly organized and detail-oriented Recovery Specialist with extensive experience in effective communication, defusing potentially dangerous situations, and coordinating tasks to ensure successful outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sober Coach
Sober Escorts
09.2024 - Current
Private contractor
Sets up schedule with the client to maximize supervision, allowing for client accountability and freedom
Encourage the development of healthy habits, relationships, and continuing with Multiple Pathways to support sober living and recovery
Recovery Coach
Momentum Recovery
01.2024 - 02.2025
Responsible for enforcing policies and procedures, ensuring client safety, assisting in accountability, development and implementing therapeutic interventions and assignments while ensuring the safety of clients
Establishing and supporting clients with achieving formal and informal goals
Responsible for timely and effective communication and documentation
BHA III
Wilmington Treatment Center
03.2023 - 10.2024
Follows standard procedures prescribed in a clinical pathway, including activities related to direct care, diagnostic testing, patient transport, and documentation
Diligently works with patients who are chemically dependent
Crisis prevention and CPR certified
Assists with emergency code situations according to policy and procedure
Expedites patient care needs effectively
Med Surg CNA
NHRMC/Novant Health
11.2020 - 05.2022
Effective communication skills, medical knowledge, customer service, patience, empathy, and compassion
Keen attention to detail
In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations
Physical strength and stamina
Dining Room Manager & Wine Coordinator
Cape Fear Country Club
07.2018 - 07.2019
Management of the Dining Room including staff recruitment, development of knowledge and skills, scheduling, and inventory
Building a vast knowledge of wine and developing relationships with members and local wine vendors
Organizing and hosting tastings and wine dinners to accommodate the needs of the membership
Manager
Pinehurst National #9
05.2017 - 07.2018
Responsible for managing daily Clubhouse services throughout all dining and kitchen areas, Catering, Banquets, Front Office, and golf-related activities
Assuring that the wants and needs of the club members and resort guests are consistently exceeded
Manager
Bonefish Grill
05.2014 - 07.2016
Developed and maintained exceptional customer service standards
Assigned tasks and oversaw the direction of employees to ensure compliance with food and safety procedures and quality control guidelines
Conflict resolution
Teacher
Moore & Hoke County Public/Private Schools
07.1997 - 06.2013
Created and implemented a developmentally-appropriate curriculum that addressed all learning styles
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
Cultivated and nurtured positive relationships with students, parents, peer teachers and school administrators
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington, NC
01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Laurinburg, NC
01.1997
Magna Cum Laude
Associate of Science - Science
Sandhills Community College, Southern Pines, NC
01.1990
Skills
Effective Leadership
Communication
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Skilled Negotiator
Critical thinking
Calm under pressure
Adaptability
Collaboration
Strong Work ethic
Timeline
Sober Coach - Sober Escorts
09.2024 - Current
Recovery Coach - Momentum Recovery
01.2024 - 02.2025
BHA III - Wilmington Treatment Center
03.2023 - 10.2024
Med Surg CNA - NHRMC/Novant Health
11.2020 - 05.2022
Dining Room Manager & Wine Coordinator - Cape Fear Country Club
07.2018 - 07.2019
Manager - Pinehurst National #9
05.2017 - 07.2018
Manager - Bonefish Grill
05.2014 - 07.2016
Teacher - Moore & Hoke County Public/Private Schools
07.1997 - 06.2013
Cape Fear Community College - Certified Nursing Assistant,
St. Andrews Presbyterian College - Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Sandhills Community College - Associate of Science, Science
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