Summary
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Work History
Education
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Shea O'Flaherty

Cleveland

Summary

Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to youth in need. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with young individuals. Track record of effectively managing challenging behaviors and promoting positive development.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Care Specialist

Ohio Guidestone Residential Treatment Center
05.2025 - Current


  • Fostered positive relationships with youths, guiding them towards healthier choices and improved behaviors
  • Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and interactive activities tailored to individual needs.
  • Managed crises effectively, de-escalating conflicts and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Implemented effective behavior modification techniques, resulting in improved self-regulation among participating youths.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information pertaining to each youth''s background and circumstances.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for each youth, promoting their overall wellbeing.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youths, offering compassionate guidance during times of personal struggle.
  • Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.

Camp Counselor, Recreation Leader

Kids on Campus
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Organized and supervised camp activities such as STEM activities and lessons, arts and crafts, and recreation.
  • Facilitated group problem-solving to build positive relationships among campers.
  • Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
  • Created an environment conducive to learning by implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
  • Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through an enthusiastic leadership style.
  • Enforced discipline and policies to protect the safety of the children.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.

Student Leader

Ohio University Culinary Services – Nelson Market
05.2023 - 05.2025
  • Team management
  • Employee supervision
  • Customer service
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Uploading invoices and other documents
  • Cleaning and sanitization

Cashier, Stocker, and Shipment

Ohio University Culinary Services – Nelson Market
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Sales processing
  • Cash handling
  • Stocking products and merchandise
  • Ensuring store organization
  • Responded to a variety of assistance requests from customers and store employees, including spill cleanup and cart collection
  • Kept shelves well-stocked and organized to encourage customer sales
  • Replenished the sales floor by moving pallets and boxes of new merchandise from the stockroom.

Hostess

Burntwood Tavern
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw server balance and table turnover to ensure that customers were properly seated and satisfied
  • Maintaining accurate waitlist quotes while efficiently directing the seating of guest parties
  • Oversaw the dining area with natural leadership abilities and organizational strategies focused on balancing guest and business needs
  • Assisted front-of-house and back-of-house staff with event planning and execution to ensure maximum guest satisfaction
  • Customer service

Front of House Staff

Old Carolina Barbecue Company
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Customer service
  • Oversee and process transactions
  • Educated customers about promotions to increase sales
  • Keep checkout areas clean and orderly, as well as perform other cleaning tasks such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans
  • Ensured proper handling and preservation methods while packaging and storing food products
  • Recorded, monitored, and maintained optimal and required food temperatures throughout the kitchen, restaurant, and storage areas.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
08-2026

Bachelor of Social Work - undefined

Ohio University
Athens, OH
05.2025

High School - undefined

Rocky River High School
Rocky River, OH
06.2021

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Behavior management
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Professional boundaries
  • Self-care techniques
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Mental health support
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Individualized planning
  • Resilience building
  • Youth supervision
  • First aid and CPR

Accomplishments

  • Junior Varsity cheerleading captain (2018-19)
  • Varsity cheerleading captain (2020-21)
  • Ohio University Dean's list: Fall semester 2022, spring semester 2023, fall semester 2023, spring semester 2024, Fall semester 2024
  • Graduated cum laude from Ohio University May 2025

Timeline

Youth Care Specialist

Ohio Guidestone Residential Treatment Center
05.2025 - Current

Camp Counselor, Recreation Leader

Kids on Campus
05.2023 - 08.2024

Student Leader

Ohio University Culinary Services – Nelson Market
05.2023 - 05.2025

Cashier, Stocker, and Shipment

Ohio University Culinary Services – Nelson Market
09.2022 - 05.2023

Hostess

Burntwood Tavern
05.2022 - 08.2022

Front of House Staff

Old Carolina Barbecue Company
08.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Social Work - undefined

Ohio University

High School - undefined

Rocky River High School

Master of Social Work -

Case Western Reserve University

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Volunteer at the Nelsonville Music Festival - July 2023 to present, Volunteer at Passion Works Studio - March 2022 to August 2024, Intern at Ohio University Pride Center - August 2024 to May 2025

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