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Samantha Ivie

Urbandale,IA

Summary

Experienced crisis response professional knowledgeable about strategies for reintroducing calm to emotionally-charged crisis situations. Skilled in reflective listening, relationship-building and collaborative problem-solving. Dedicated to offering meaningful assistance and influencing callers.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crisis Intervention Specialist

Zion Integrated Behavioral Health Services
12.2022 - Current
  • Member of on-call emergency response team for crisis intervention within facility.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
  • Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
  • Documented risk to each client and context of concerns.
  • Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
  • Conversed with individuals in crisis which called or texted hotline for assistance.

Bar Staff Member

Pretty Women Inc
01.2018 - 11.2022
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Communicated with guests clearly and with good humor to encourage laughter and excitement.
  • Collaborated with other departments in facility to promote teamwork and heighten service quality.

Sales Representative

Trans World Entertainment
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA
08.2025

Bachelor's - Psychology

Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
12.2022

Skills

  • Medication Identification
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Risk Evaluation
  • Behavioral Interviewing
  • Safety Planning
  • Patient Intervention
  • Documentation Skills
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Inbound Call Management
  • Emergency Call Response
  • Documentation Abilities

Certification

  • Certified Medication Manager
  • Certified in CPR
  • Certified Mandatory Reporter; Children and Dependent Adults
  • Certified in De-Escalation Coursework

Timeline

Crisis Intervention Specialist

Zion Integrated Behavioral Health Services
12.2022 - Current

Bar Staff Member

Pretty Women Inc
01.2018 - 11.2022

Sales Representative

Trans World Entertainment
09.2014 - 06.2016

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Grand View University

Bachelor's - Psychology

Iowa State University
  • Certified Medication Manager
  • Certified in CPR
  • Certified Mandatory Reporter; Children and Dependent Adults
  • Certified in De-Escalation Coursework
Samantha Ivie