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Sahara-Lynn Skipper

Peer Support Specialist I
Palmdale,Ca

Summary

I have experience in many areas of manufacturing and Fabrication. I am knowledgeable of computer systems. I have experience using all sort of tools and measurement devices and have learned a lot about electronics. I am very mechanically inclined and am a problem solver. When in a position of leadership you will find me right there in the trench helping and doing my part just as I would in a non leadership role. I work hard and love to learn new things. I may have learned a lot but I always keep an open mind. I played team sports in school, football ball and swim. I always bring my best to the table and utilize my various areas of experiences to help achieve goals. My goals are currently to learn more about Psychology, sociology and anthropology. I am currently working towards a career in SUD treatment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Peer Support Specialist I

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
Lancaster, California
03.2024 - Current
  • Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
  • Monitored and reported on client progress, providing valuable feedback for continuous program improvement.
  • Streamlined peer support service delivery by contributing to development of program policies and procedures.
  • Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
  • Served as a role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
  • Contributed to positive organizational culture by embodying recovery principles in daily interactions.
  • Facilitated peer support groups, creating safe environment for sharing and growth.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients to engage in healthy behaviors.
  • Coordinated with treatment providers on individual client cases ensuring continuity of care throughout the entire process.
  • Supported clients in setting and achieving personal goals, leading to improved life satisfaction.
  • Served as role model for recovery, inspiring clients with personal success stories and resilience.
  • Developed trusting relationships with clients by maintaining confidentiality, respect, and non-judgmental attitudes.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, supporting case management efforts.
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
  • Improved client engagement with treatment plans by establishing trust and rapport through one-on-one support sessions.
  • Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
  • Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed.
  • Empowered clients by teaching effective problem-solving skills that they can apply in real-life situations.
  • Documented client interactions and outcomes, maintaining accurate and confidential records.
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
  • Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional support and practical guidance.
  • Attended classes and seminars to enhance knowledge of equipment and operating systems.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain safety for all involved parties.

Recieving Inspector

Advanced Bionics
Valencia, Pennsylvania
10.2023 - 03.2024

Achieved superior customer satisfaction ratings by ensuring timely receipt, inspection, and delivery of high-quality products.

  • Increased accuracy of reporting metrics through diligent data collection and analysis during the receiving process.
  • Promoted a culture of accountability within the team by consistently meeting deadlines and adhering to established performance metrics.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards by verifying certifications and documentation for all received materials.
  • Reduced error rates in inventory management through meticulous documentation and organization of received items.
  • Played a critical role in reducing waste within the facility by identifying damaged goods upon receipt, preventing further distribution to customers or internal departments.
  • Reviewed incoming shipments for correctness to ensuring no damage or duplication of orders.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.

Electronics Calibration Technician

Precision Labs
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • I calibrate and certify the customers tooling and measurement devices function and measure correctly to a Standard
  • I prepare reports for each unit calibrated for work performed and test measurements used as well as record any adjustments that had to be made prior to calibration
  • Using a company vehicle, would regularly go and Perform calibration service at customer locations at times scheduled
  • Would load company vehicle with required tools and standards needed to perform onsite calibrations
  • Work with vendors and manufacturers when additional information is needed for specific units or for repair purposes
  • As one of the senior most technicians at precision labs I would assist newer technicians and train them on how to calibrate various devices and tools
  • At times I will assist shipping and receiving departments with getting units logged in for calibration and prepared to be shipped post calibrations
  • Assist the front office associates with onsite scheduling logistics and provide customer service over the phone to answer any and all questions a customer may have
  • Visited customer locations to complete assignments.

Pizza chef/Line Cook/Prep Cook

Salt Lick Tavern
12.2019 - 08.2020
  • Duties including but not limited to:
  • Set up kitchen and Prep all stations for the day
  • Clean up after the day is over
  • Mixed fresh pizza dough
  • Made all food orders as they came in
  • Took inventory of stock

Pizza Chef/Prep Cook

Patricios restaurant
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Duties including but not limited to:
  • Prepped all cooking stations with needed ingredients
  • Mixed pizza dough for the day
  • Made pizzas to order

Security Guard

Buckles and Boots watering hole
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Duties including but not limited to:
  • Provide a safe and fun environment for guests/customers
  • Check ID to ensure no underage persons enter
  • Provide assistance to customers when they have questions

Test Line Lead Technician/ECN Tracker

BYD Coach and Bus
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • I Worked on the test line department of the manufacturing process
  • I was a lead technician in charge of group of other general technicians, our main function on the test line was to get a near completed product finished and quality approved for delivery to the customer
  • Worked closely with the quality department to take care of list items to be fixed, repaired or performed on products, directing my team in an efficient manner as well as performed various tasks myself, and trained other technicians on how to perform some tasks
  • Made parts and materials needed available to my team as well as tools and information to complete tasks
  • Made sure all ECN ( engineer change notices) and rework orders were carried out and complete on product
  • Prepared reports and status information for supervisors and management
  • Attended the morning supervisors and management meetings to provide information on status of projects and of any issues that may arise and assisted in finding solutions to problems
  • Collaborated with prior departments to fix and address issues with product
  • Performed electrical functions tests of product
  • Water leak tests, road tests, brake tests, total weighing of product, pressure tests and leak tests of various systems
  • Under chassis inspection, internal and external inspections of product to ensure quality work
  • Did overtime as necessary to get job or goals accomplished
  • Frequently would travel to customer locations, in and out of state to personally address issues with products or perform rework orders and ECN changes to their product
  • Worked with contract vendors to make sure their product integrates properly with ours for example vapor door systems at wabtech I worked a lot with and learned a lot about how to install and program their door systems
  • $18.00/Hr

Quality Assurance Trainee/General Assembler/ECN Tracker

BYD Coach and Bus
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • Proficient at programing, troubleshooting and adjusting Vapor Door systems
  • Familiar with ECN processes and execution for various bus models and projects
  • In charge of formatting and developing Brake test transit reports using an accelerometer and its computer program
  • Knowledgeable of all tests conducted on test line and time frames to complete
  • $15.40/Hr

Dishwasher/Cleaner/Prep/Bus boy/ Barback/ Security

BEX bar and grill
04.2015 - 07.2017
  • Working the dish station washing dishes
  • Cleaning the kitchen as well as the cook line at closing
  • Assists cooks on the line bringing necessary equipment or ingredients when needed
  • Working closely with other employees to maintain a fast paced and organized work environment to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Assists prep cooks with prepping and portioning of food items for the day
  • Bussed and cleaned table after customers enjoyed their meals
  • Brought full bus tubs to the dish stations so dirty dishes could be washed
  • Washed glasses for bar drinks and assisted bartenders as needed
  • Provided security, checked identification to prevent underage entry
  • Provided close customer service

Laborer/Ranch Hand/ pony walker and party supervisor

Giddy up Ponies
06.2006 - 08.2010
  • Load, secure ponies and exotic animals for hauling to and from events or private parties
  • Set up corrals, sweeps and equipment needed for events or private parties
  • Worked public and private petting zoo/pony ride/exotic zoo events
  • Breakdown of equipment at events
  • Feed and care for ponies and exotic animals
  • Worked closely with clients to ensure satisfaction
  • Answering questions
  • Etc

Education

AFAB 110, Basic Blueprint Interpretation, AFAB 115, Aircraft Structures, AFAB 120 Composites Fabrication & Repair, ELEC 110 Fundamentals of Electricity, ELEC 115 Electrical Codes & Ordinances, ELEC 120 Residential Wiring, ELTE 105 Introduction to Robotics, ELTE 110 Electronic Mathematics, ELTE 125 Direct Current & Alternating Current principles, ELTE 101 Survey of electronics, ELTE 130 Digital circuits, ELTE 135 Analog Circuits, ELTE 180 Microprocessor Systems, ELTE 235 Electronic Communications I, ELTE 252 Introduction to Avionics, WELD 120 Basic Shielded Metal Arc Weld

Antelope Valley College
09.2011 - 05.2015

High School Diploma - Auto Shop I & II, Football Team, Swim Team, competed at CIF

Littlerock High School

Skills

Fast learner

Mechanically adept

Substance abuse awareness

Arranging transportation

Motivational interviewing

Boundary setting

Peer support ethics

Teamwork and collaboration

Confidentiality practices

Addiction treatment

Problem-solving

Time management

Certification

Peer Support Specialist certification

Timeline

Peer Support Specialist I

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
03.2024 - Current

Peer Support Specialist certification

02-2024

Recieving Inspector

Advanced Bionics
10.2023 - 03.2024

Electronics Calibration Technician

Precision Labs
12.2022 - 06.2023

Pizza chef/Line Cook/Prep Cook

Salt Lick Tavern
12.2019 - 08.2020

Pizza Chef/Prep Cook

Patricios restaurant
02.2019 - 12.2019

Security Guard

Buckles and Boots watering hole
07.2018 - 01.2019

Test Line Lead Technician/ECN Tracker

BYD Coach and Bus
08.2017 - 07.2018

Quality Assurance Trainee/General Assembler/ECN Tracker

BYD Coach and Bus
01.2017 - 07.2017

Dishwasher/Cleaner/Prep/Bus boy/ Barback/ Security

BEX bar and grill
04.2015 - 07.2017

AFAB 110, Basic Blueprint Interpretation, AFAB 115, Aircraft Structures, AFAB 120 Composites Fabrication & Repair, ELEC 110 Fundamentals of Electricity, ELEC 115 Electrical Codes & Ordinances, ELEC 120 Residential Wiring, ELTE 105 Introduction to Robotics, ELTE 110 Electronic Mathematics, ELTE 125 Direct Current & Alternating Current principles, ELTE 101 Survey of electronics, ELTE 130 Digital circuits, ELTE 135 Analog Circuits, ELTE 180 Microprocessor Systems, ELTE 235 Electronic Communications I, ELTE 252 Introduction to Avionics, WELD 120 Basic Shielded Metal Arc Weld

Antelope Valley College
09.2011 - 05.2015

Laborer/Ranch Hand/ pony walker and party supervisor

Giddy up Ponies
06.2006 - 08.2010

High School Diploma - Auto Shop I & II, Football Team, Swim Team, competed at CIF

Littlerock High School
Sahara-Lynn SkipperPeer Support Specialist I