Tamar Folson
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
I am a motivated Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. I have almost a decade of non-profit experience. I have a passion for animals, especially dogs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to CEO
Inland Valley Recovery Services
03.2017 - 02.2023
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
- Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel, and ground transportation.
- Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team.
- Maintain all relevant agency information to supply in a contract or grant application.
- Work with Grant Writer to submit deliverables on time.
- Conduct research to find new funding prospects.
- Obtain proper signatures and documents for contract execution.
- Review all contracts and maintain deadline calendar for all fiscal and programmatic reporting.
- Collaborate with appropriate staff to provide all required information in order to meet all deadlines.
- Responsible for mailings of applications and reports.
- Work with agency’s public contract contacts and multiple staff to ensure all information needed is in compliance and good standing
- Research, prepare, and administer contracts and agreements including: drafting and finalizing comprehensive statements of contractual agreements and grant proposals
- Monitor and Renew all business licenses. Submit new applications when necessary.
- Compose and submit all Requests for Proposal’s (RFP’s) with back up in a timely manner. Review and make necessary changes/corrections to all foundation grants and other proposals written by contracted grant writers.
- Write, revise and maintain administration and program policies and procedures in compliance with federal, State, County requirements
Substance Abuse Counselor
Inland Valley Reovery Sevices
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Elijah's House Treatment Center
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Janitorial
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Recommended or arranged for painting, repair work, renovations and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
- Cleaned offices.
Receptionist/Supervisor
New Look Skin Center
05.2012 - 11.2013
- Checked-in clients and assigned to nurses for services
- Incoming Calls
- Booked appointments
Education
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CAAlcohol and Drug Counseling Certification -
InterCoast Colleges
Burbank, CABachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Pasadena, Ca11.2012
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School
Pasadena, CA07.1999
Skills
- Proper Phone Etiquette
- Administrative Duties
- Report Generation
- Training Schedule Setup
- Board of Directors Support
- Schedule Planning
- Interpersonal Communications
- Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- Social Media Knowledge
- Office Administration
Languages
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Assistant to CEO
Inland Valley Recovery Services
03.2017 - 02.2023
Substance Abuse Counselor
Inland Valley Reovery Sevices
03.2016 - 02.2017
Substance Abuse Counselor
Elijah's House Treatment Center
08.2014 - 03.2016
Janitorial
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
01.2014 - 06.2014
Receptionist/Supervisor
New Look Skin Center
05.2012 - 11.2013
Pasadena City College
Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification -
InterCoast Colleges
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School
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