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Education
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Summer Smith

San Diego,California
Summer Smith

Summary

Ambitious Model Hopeful with extensive experience in a variety of fields with a transferable skillset. I am a fast learner with impeccable work ethic. I have a strong drive for excellence in everything I do. I have made and experienced many major life changes recently that have given me a newfound confidence which makes me eager to jumpstart a new career that I am passionate about.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

El Dorado Community Service Center

SUD Counselor
06.2020 - 09.2022

Job overview

● Managed treatment and documentation for a caseload of 56 clients on medication assisted treatment

  • Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
  • Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing
    individualized plans and developing important skills including helping monitor medication dosing and withdrawal
    symptoms.
  • Worked with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
    ● Provided individual counseling services to adults struggling with or with a history of opiate use disorder
    ● Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Harm Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing
    ● Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
    ● Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
    ● Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
    ● Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.

El Dorado Community Service Center

Case Manager
08.2021 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
  • Advocated for client needs for at-risk groups.
  • Planned outreach events for MAT to reach out to at-risk families.
  • Coordinated referrals and direct support for addicted clients.
    payments.
  • Identified service gaps and located needed housing , medical, transportation, and work placement resources for individuals.
  • Managed caseload of 150 patients to provide comprehensive, community-based care
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.

Starbucks

Shift Supervisor
06.2015 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained accurate inventory counts to meet customer demands and sustain operations.
  • Created superlative coffeehouse experience through customer service, beverage preparation and presentation, in-store marketing and thorough cleanliness and sanitation of space.
  • Accurately completed end-of-day financial tasks worth over $2,000 of cash and card transactions daily.
  • Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact
    to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
  • Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Delivered successful training to more than 30 employees during tenure, educating on successful work processes and productivity strategies.

Legoland Resort Brick's Restaurant

Prep Chef
04.2015 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
    ● Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
    ● Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
    ● Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and
    plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
    ● Rotated food regularly, removing outdated items for proper disposal.
    ● Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.

Bob Hope Primary School

Teacher's Aide
09.2012 - 02.2014

Job overview

  • Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 100 children.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual
    students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.

Bob Hope Primary School

Substitute Teacher
07.2011 - 09.2012

Job overview

  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary
    teacher.

The Mockingbird Cafe

Head Chef
05.2008 - 02.2011

Job overview

  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes for use on restaurant menu as well as catering and fundraising events
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Won 3 people's choice awards for local contests
  • Had a magazine article about my soup recipe
  • Local newspaper feature
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • created and maintained rigorous cleaning schedules and procedures to maintain quality standards

Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science from Counseling in Substance Use Disorder And Addiction
08.2022

University Overview

  • Dean's List 2017,2018,2019,2020,2021
  • Honor Roll 2017,2018,2019,2020,2021
  • 3.97 GPA

Skills

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Providing and Accepting Positive and Negative Feedback
  • Works well with others
  • Confident
  • Team Player
  • Complex Problem-Solving and Adaptability
  • Innovative
  • Excellent Time Management
  • Multitasker
  • Strong Work Ethic

Timeline

Case Manager

El Dorado Community Service Center
08.2021 - 10.2021

SUD Counselor

El Dorado Community Service Center
06.2020 - 09.2022

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
06.2015 - 06.2020

Prep Chef

Legoland Resort Brick's Restaurant
04.2015 - 06.2015

Teacher's Aide

Bob Hope Primary School
09.2012 - 02.2014

Substitute Teacher

Bob Hope Primary School
07.2011 - 09.2012

Head Chef

The Mockingbird Cafe
05.2008 - 02.2011

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science from Counseling in Substance Use Disorder And Addiction
Summer Smith