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Samantha Gould

Wolcott,CT
Samantha Gould

Summary

Experienced restaurant manager with a strong background in team leadership, crisis management, and effective communication. Skilled in creating supportive environments, resolving interpersonal conflicts, and maintaining composure under pressure—key competencies that translate seamlessly into the mental health counseling field. Proven ability to build rapport with diverse individuals, foster collaboration, and navigate high-stress situations with empathy and professionalism. Passionate about using these transferable skills to support clients’ well-being and growth in a clinical counseling setting.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

Brass City Bistro

Restaurant Manager
03.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.

Community Mental Health Affiliates

Communications Intern
08.2023 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Produced promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, banners, and posters.
  • Provided support for events such as conferences, workshops, meetings, and seminars.
  • Developed effective communication strategies to increase public awareness of company initiatives.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to develop creative ideas for campaigns that align with the company's goals.

City of Waterbury

Mobile Vaccination Clinic Team Leader
06.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Identify, educate, and engage community organizations, businesses, and stakeholders on the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out, with targeted emphasis in neighborhoods that are seeing high levels of COVID-19 infections and low levels of COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • Establish regular and effective communication with community partners through methods including but not limited to phone calls, one-on-ones, and presentations.
  • Use feedback from community groups and leaders to constantly improve outreach.
  • Supervise a team of 15+ support staff by creating schedules, educating them on the CDC updates, and teaching customer service.

City of Waterbury

Recreation Leader
05.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner.
  • Worked with a range of demographics and provided specific instruction to those who required support.
  • Provided behavioral reports to both parents and management staff.
  • Provided tutoring with academics.

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center

Mental Health Worker
11.2020 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Checked daily vitals of patients.
  • Conducted Q15 accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided doctors and nurses with written shift updates on patients and delivered any concerns or changes in care.
  • Always remained kind and compassionate.
  • Established a level of trust between myself and patients.
  • Identified and advocated for appropriate and beneficial patient resources.

Brass City Bistro

Bartender
01.2018 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.

Education

Post University
Waterbury, CT

Master of Science from Counseling
08-2027

University Overview

GPA: 4.0

  • Dean's List 2024-2025

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

B.A from Psychology
12.2023

University Overview

GPA: 3.86

Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT

B.A from Psychology
12.2021

University Overview

GPA: 3.7

Skills

  • Mental Health Wellness
  • Adaptable
  • Staff management
  • Behavioral Modifications
  • Excel/ Microsoft Office Proficient
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Situation Awareness
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Recruitment

Hobbies and Interests

  • Gardening
  • Hiking
  • Volunteer Work
  • Reading

Timeline

Communications Intern

Community Mental Health Affiliates
08.2023 - 12.2023

Mobile Vaccination Clinic Team Leader

City of Waterbury
06.2021 - 01.2022

Recreation Leader

City of Waterbury
05.2021 - 12.2021

Restaurant Manager

Brass City Bistro
03.2021 - Current

Mental Health Worker

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
11.2020 - 01.2021

Bartender

Brass City Bistro
01.2018 - 09.2020

Naugatuck Valley Community College

B.A from Psychology

Post University

Master of Science from Counseling

Central Connecticut State University

B.A from Psychology