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Shea Storms

Folsom,LA

Summary

Creative and action-oriented professional with four years of experience in caregiving and outreach dynamics, focused on maintaining a warm and nurturing environment for clients. Leadership, communication skills, and teamwork are activities in which I have had ample experience, providing the foundation required to help deliver compassionate care. With a strong educational foundation in counseling, I can cater to different client needs through supportive strategies. Specializing in crisis management, multicultural awareness, and behavior monitoring, I aim to promote the well-being and growth of clients in my care. I am eager to utilize my experience to foster positive outcomes and empower those served.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

House and Pet Sitter

Multiple
Mandeville, LA
11.2023 - Current
  • Provides pet care, follows guidelines and instructions left by clients, administers medication if needed, provides frequent updates, communicates with clients regularly, and takes care of, and cleans clients' houses during overnight stays.
  • Delivers mail, newspapers, and packages from the front porch to inside the home, while caring for the pet.
  • Develops long-term professional relationships with clients and bonds with animals through regular interactions.
  • Ensures the safety of pets during outdoor activities, preventing accidents or escapes.
  • Manages multiple pet care assignments simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills.
  • Organized and maintained detailed records of pets' dietary needs, medical history, exercise schedules, and other important information.
  • Responded quickly to owner inquiries about their pet's condition or behavior when necessary.
  • Monitored pet's health closely and alerted owners promptly if any changes were observed.
  • Assisted in training basic commands such as sit, stay, come to all pets in care.
  • Provided daily care for clients' pets including feeding, exercising, grooming, administering medications, and providing companionship.

Intern

James Samaritan
Covington, LA
03.2025 - Current
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress, and evaluate results.
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
  • Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management.
  • Assisted with event planning, support, and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout the internship period.
  • Composed letters, emails, presentations, and other written correspondence, as required by management staff.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.

Intern

Naomi House
Joseph City, United States
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Organized materials for daily activities and lessons.
  • Fostered a positive, encouraging learning environment to boost confidence and motivation.
  • Instilled discipline and maintained order by using simple directives.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Enforced health standards according to the center's policies and procedures.
  • Ensured a safe environment for clients by adhering strictly to confidentiality protocols at all times.
  • Responded to crises when mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Monitored behavior, and provided appropriate reinforcement.
  • Offered emotional support to clients during difficult times by listening attentively and responding compassionately.
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations from different backgrounds.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met
  • Cooperated and assisted with tribal and program leadership, and social workers.
  • Influenced behavior through interaction, counseling, or instruction.
  • Adhered to confidentiality protocols.
  • Provided culturally sensitive care.

Intern/Student

Los Angeles Dream Center
Los Angeles, United States
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Led short-term outreach groups, mobilized outreach to the projects in Compton and Watts, and participated in foster care intervention.
  • Provided counseling and aid in crisis situations.
  • Worked closely with disabled individuals and those living in poverty to provide helpful resources and community programs.
  • Developed and implemented service plans to engage target populations.
  • Advocated for at-risk groups to find funding and resources.
  • Distributed resources to those in need.
  • Analyzed data from surveys, focus groups, and interviews to evaluate effectiveness of program initiatives.
  • Utilized de-escalation tactics in high-stress, threatening situations.
  • Completed classes and internship curriculum, successfully graduating from the program.

Child Care Worker

Church of the King
Mandeville, LA
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Supervised and cared for children, and assisted the head teacher in lesson plans and activities.
  • Administered first aid when necessary.
  • Engaged in active listening when communicating with children to ensure an understanding of instructions and expectations.
  • Taught children how to complete basic crafts, such as paintings, drawings, and decorations.
  • Maintained a safe environment for children by following health standards.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and peers.
  • Utilized problem solving techniques when dealing with challenging behaviors from children.
  • Maintained an organized and clean classroom and play areas.
  • Facilitated group activities designed to promote socialization among peers.
  • Read stories to children and taught them basic skills such as counting, ABCs, and colors.
  • Supervised and monitored the safety of children in my care.
  • Monitored attendance records on a daily basis.
  • Developed and implemented activities to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of children.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK
08-2025

Skills

  • Behavior intervention
  • Crisis intervention
  • Conflict resolution
  • Community service
  • Data collection
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Research
  • Leadership
  • Complex problem-solving
  • Effective communication
  • Counseling techniques
  • Project management
  • Client rapport
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Team collaboration
  • Document organization

Timeline

Intern

James Samaritan
03.2025 - Current

House and Pet Sitter

Multiple
11.2023 - Current

Intern

Naomi House
09.2023 - 11.2023

Intern/Student

Los Angeles Dream Center
08.2022 - 05.2023

Child Care Worker

Church of the King
08.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Oral Roberts University
Shea Storms