Stephanie Deriso
Leesburg
Summary
Dynamic Life Coach with a proven track record at Open Arms LLC, adept at client needs assessment and goal setting. Leveraging motivational techniques, I foster supportive relationships, empowering clients to achieve their personal development goals. Skilled in active listening, I create tailored strategies that drive meaningful change and enhance overall well-being.
To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my skills while increasing business and maintaining a positive work environment for my employer.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Coach
Open Arms LLC
02.2025 - Current
- Established strong rapport with clients, fostering trusting and supportive coaching relationships.
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
- Utilized active listening skills to identify underlying client needs and develop targeted strategies accordingly.
- Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
911 Communications Officer
City of Albany
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Enhanced brand visibility by developing and implementing strategic communication plans.
- Monitored media coverage of the organization closely to identify opportunities for proactive outreach.
- Managed crisis communications, effectively mitigating potential reputational damage.
- Crafted persuasive speeches and talking points for executive presentations at industry conferences or meetings.
Correctional Officer
Lee State Prison
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
Private Caregiver
Care.com Inc
01.2015 - 08.2020
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
- Provide daily care needs, assist with general housekeeping duties,hygiene/ grooming and meals, prepare/ administer medications, transport client to doctor's appointments.
Private Sitter
Care.com Inc
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Diplomatically slipped into care situations without further straining family dynamics, working to quell disagreements and advocating for patient.
- Monitored medications for interactions and need for change to manage health conditions.
- Provide daily care needs for client, run errands
Custodian
Lee County Board Of Education
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Daily office cleaning, dusting, sweeping
Demo's
Sam's Club
04.2009 - 10.2011
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Offered samples of current products; advertising; suggested sales
Education
No Degree -
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA06-2018
High School Diploma -
Monroe Comprehensive High School
900 Lippitt Drive05-2001
Skills
- Motivational techniques
- Personal development sessions
- Client needs assessment
- Goal setting
Timeline
Life Coach
Open Arms LLC
02.2025 - Current
911 Communications Officer
City of Albany
07.2024 - 10.2024
Correctional Officer
Lee State Prison
09.2021 - 08.2022
Private Sitter
Care.com Inc
02.2019 - 01.2020
Private Caregiver
Care.com Inc
01.2015 - 08.2020
Custodian
Lee County Board Of Education
10.2012 - 06.2014
Demo's
Sam's Club
04.2009 - 10.2011
No Degree -
Albany Technical College
High School Diploma -
Monroe Comprehensive High School
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