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Overview
Work History
Education
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Awards
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
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Sophia J. Fernandez

Summary

I am an empathetic and compassionate individual with a natural ability to connect with people and foster supportive relationships. I have a deep understanding of social services and community resources, and I possess skills in active listening and problem-solving. My commitment is to make a positive impact on individuals and communities by providing essential support and guidance.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Health, Mental Health, & Disabilities Supervisor

St. Alban's Child Enrichment Center
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
  • Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
  • Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
  • Collaborated with schools to address students'' social-emotional needs, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.

Customer service / sales

Sensory Pilates & Performance
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Coordinates sales and assist clients with answering phone calls in a timely manner
  • Verify insurances and connecting them to the physicians
  • Maintains client databases, client contact information
  • Manages client service and development events, and reach out to clients weekly to check in

Beauty advisor

Ulta Beauty
04.2021 - 01.2023
  • Greeting all guests with friendly, prompt and courteous service
  • Informing guests of current promotions, events and services within the store
  • Promoting the Ulta Beauty loyalty and guest service programs
  • Meeting/exceeding individual sales and productivity goals

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, minor in Criminal Justice

Florida International University
Miami, FL
04.2024

Skills

  • Fluent in English & Spanish
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Compassionate
  • Case management
  • CPR certified & EPI pen certified
  • Client documentation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Case documentation
  • Client confidentiality
  • Analytical thinking
  • Referrals and networking

Awards

Psi Chi, Psychology Honor’s Society, Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor’s Society, Manga Cum Laude

Affiliations

  • Tau Sigma National Honor Society, Academic excellence
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Academic Honor
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Academics
  • Psi Chi

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

  • Florida International University
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Generates original hypotheses and composes variables for a wide variety of psychology sub disciplines
  • Utilizes peer-reviewed journals in the completion of thorough literature reviews
  • Develops and administers surveys and questionnaires to collect research data
  • Analyzes data in SPSS, tabulates results, and determines support for hypotheses
  • Discusses the implications of studies and posits directions for future research

Timeline

Health, Mental Health, & Disabilities Supervisor

St. Alban's Child Enrichment Center
05.2024 - 09.2024

Customer service / sales

Sensory Pilates & Performance
04.2023 - 04.2024

Beauty advisor

Ulta Beauty
04.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, minor in Criminal Justice

Florida International University
Sophia J. Fernandez