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Susan Sizer

Hanford,CA

Summary

Accomplished Program Coordinator offering experience implementing new and innovative programs aimed at meeting the needs of the consumer. Highly skilled at building lasting relationships with customers and business executives. Also offering a unique blend of skills supporting effective communication skills. Eager to align my skills set in support of my true calling in heart centered healing.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Coordinator/Community Engagement Coordinator

The Freedom to Choose Project
09.2019 - Current
  • Successfully maintain a healthy remote working environment.
  • Oversee implementation of all program activities at assigned locations within California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
  • Manage, attend and facilitate Inmate Activity groups within CDCR.
  • Serve as the primary interface with prison/program sites. Maintaining excellent relationships with prison/program site staff.
  • Maintain strong relationships with veteran volunteers, building connection and nurturing new volunteers.
  • Perform administrative tasks such as managing workshop participant registration and communications; engaging in email and written communications with volunteers, institution staff, and participants.
  • Work alongside staff to ensure all logistics and operations are organized and prepared for in-prison and community events.
  • Established strategic partnerships with institution staff within California Corrections Department and Rehabilitation , expanding program reach and impact.
  • Interface with internal staff, volunteers, external community partners, and donors.
  • Recruit and schedule volunteers for large group workshops and inmate activity groups.
  • Coordinate with volunteer team leads to ensure that all preparations and duties are overseen properly on-site.
  • Network with local organizations to recruit volunteers, raise awareness and promote fundraising.
  • Schedule, coordinate volunteers, facilitate and encourage participation for on-line events via zoom.
  • Build relationships with sales managers, clerks and staff at local hotels to ensure a "homelike" stay for all our volunteers during our 3 day weekend workshops.
  • Supportive communications with incarcerated individuals providing, communication, healing self-awareness and rehabilitation skills. Acting as a liaison for incarcerated men and women by providing letters of support to the Board of Hearing Department within CDCR.


Journey Counselor ~ Substance Use Disorder Treatment (SUDT)

THE GEO GROUP at SATF Corcoran, CA
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • Substance abuse treatment.
  • Conduct intake and assessments evaluating inmates and tailoring individual treatment plans.
  • Provide individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed.
  • Maintain clear documentation and reports.
  • Prepare and discuss discharge and reentry planning.
  • Participate in staff meetings, professional development to stay current with treatment modalities as well as institution safety and security tasks such as suicide prevention, orientation to facility policies, and ensuring institutional order and protocols.
  • Act as mentor new staff.
  • Support all team members with group activities and substituting where needed.

Automotive Marketing Specialist/Associate Road Producer/Registration Manager

AMCI Global and APEX Performance - CA
04.2006 - 06.2018
  • Promote automotive products.
  • Collaborate with producers, managers and event team to align marketing goals.
  • Oversee marketing material.
  • Work with creative team in support of automotive events and test drive experiences such as car shows, launch events and product line promotions in alignment of marketing goals.
  • Coordinate with vendors to ensure smooth event execution while monitoring customers perceptions and brand sentiment through surveys.
  • Manage registration process and detailed reporting.
  • Assist in on-site production for marketing events, assist in complete execution of events.
  • Excessive driving and travel.
  • Maintain product knowledge. m
  • Execute management skills while collaborating with producers, managers and event team.
  • Oversee marketing materials, extensive public relations, support automotive events
  • Extensive public relations.

Psychology Technician

Milestones Ranch Malibu - Malibu, CA
05.2004 - 08.2005
  • Client monitoring.
  • Perform regular safety checks and document behavioral observations in client charts.
  • Administer prescribed medications.
  • Assist in daily activities, groups and outings.
  • Co-facilitate therapeutic groups.
  • Liaison between clientele and professional organizations ie.. doctors, therapists, and other organizations as needed.
  • Supportive role in emotional and rehabilitation strategies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Riverdale Joint Union High School
Riverdale, CA

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Addiction and Recovery
  • Extensive Event Marketing
  • Staff Management
  • Event Coordination and Set up
  • Case Management
  • Group Facilitating
  • Confidential Communication
  • Extensive Travel
  • Team Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Book Keeping

EDUCATION/TRAINING

  • Child Development
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Cognitive Behavior Interventions
  • General Psychology
  • General Education Courses
  • Motivational Interviewing

Timeline

Program Coordinator/Community Engagement Coordinator

The Freedom to Choose Project
09.2019 - Current

Journey Counselor ~ Substance Use Disorder Treatment (SUDT)

THE GEO GROUP at SATF Corcoran, CA
10.2018 - 08.2019

Automotive Marketing Specialist/Associate Road Producer/Registration Manager

AMCI Global and APEX Performance - CA
04.2006 - 06.2018

Psychology Technician

Milestones Ranch Malibu - Malibu, CA
05.2004 - 08.2005

High School Diploma -

Riverdale Joint Union High School
Susan Sizer