Rachel Allen
Charleston,SC
Summary
Confident and curious individual passionate about learning new skills. Ambitious and driven individual, ready and willing to work hard and learn from professionals, educators, and peers. Brings outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic and proven integrity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Intake Coordinator
Seagrove Recovery
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
02.2025 - Current
- Facilitated intake process for new clients at a recovery-focused facility.
- Communicated with clients to explain services and intake procedures.
- Maintained confidential client records in compliance with regulations.
Peer Support Specialist
MUSC
Charleston, South Carolina
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided emotional support to patients through active listening and empathy.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated clients about available resources and support services within the community.
Recovery Associate
Hammocks on the Edisto
Jacksonboro, SC
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Coordinated activities and resources for program participants.
- Implemented recovery plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated group sessions to promote peer support and engagement.
Front Office Coordinator
Planned Parenthood
Portland, OR.
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Trained new front office staff on procedures and systems for efficiency.
- Handled incoming calls, addressed inquiries, and directed calls appropriately.
- Supported administrative tasks by updating patient files and managing correspondence.
Behavioral Health Technician
Lakeview Health
Jacksonville, Florida
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Provided direct care to individuals with behavioral health challenges.
- Monitored patient behaviors and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
Office Assistant
Richard O. Allen, Esq.
Jacksonville, Florida
10.2009 - 12.2020
- Assisted attorneys with case preparation and document management.
- Prepared legal documents using firm-specific software tools.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records for easy retrieval.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of South Carolina
Aiken, SC08.2025
Certified Breathwork Clinician - Somatic Healing
Breathwork For Recovery
Portland, OR09-2025
Language - German Language And Literature
Berlin School of Economics And Law
Germany07-2019
Skills
- Leadership
- Client communication
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Program oversight
- Comprehension strategies
- Patient advocacy
- Grant writing
Certification
Breathwork Clinician
Volunteer Work
- Recovery Dharma: Group leader and facilitator, 2022-Current
- Wake Up Carolina: Community engagement and volunteering, 2022-Current
- Faces and Voice of Recovery: Eating Disorders Anonymous group leader and facilitator, 2022-Current
- SMART Recovery: Facilitator 2016-Current
Timeline
Intake Coordinator
Seagrove Recovery
02.2025 - Current
Peer Support Specialist
MUSC
03.2024 - 02.2025
Recovery Associate
Hammocks on the Edisto
06.2021 - 03.2024
Front Office Coordinator
Planned Parenthood
03.2021 - 12.2021
Behavioral Health Technician
Lakeview Health
04.2016 - 12.2020
Office Assistant
Richard O. Allen, Esq.
10.2009 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of South Carolina
Certified Breathwork Clinician - Somatic Healing
Breathwork For Recovery
Language - German Language And Literature
Berlin School of Economics And Law