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Tamires Cummins

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Bilingual English-Portuguese professional, highly organized and strategic, with experience in mental health, child care, customer service, and communication. Adept at developing relationships with customers, colleagues, and management with a keen sensitivity to multicultural needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Assistant & Childcare Provider

AuPairCare Live-In Childcare
11.2021 - 03.2024
  • Adapted quickly to changing environments and demonstrated flexibility when dealing with unexpected situations
  • Developed interpersonal skills by working in a new country and culture
  • Developed strong relationships with the children and their families
  • Supervised children and promote their cognitive, language, and creativity skills through reading, engagement, and activities while teaching them Portuguese and managing a workflow
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.

Mental Health Professional

Community Mental Health Center
02.2020 - 10.2021
  • Provided comprehensive mental health assessments to clients in a community setting
  • Developed individualized treatment plans based on client's needs, strengths, and preferences
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care for clients
  • Performed crisis intervention services in response to emergency situations
  • Maintained accurate records of clinical notes, assessment data, and treatment plans
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and plan next steps
  • Responded promptly to calls from clients seeking assistance during times of distress
  • Conducted group therapy sessions focusing on symptom management and relapse prevention techniques

Secretary

Department of Motor Vehicles
02.2014 - 12.2016
  • Answered incoming calls promptly and professionally, routing messages as needed
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Greeted visitors warmly upon arrival at the office; provided friendly customer service

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Clinical Psychology

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
12.2021

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Strong energy and enthusiasm
  • Team-oriented
  • Highly organized
  • Outgoing
  • Multitask and prioritize tasks
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Time Management

Awards

  • Academic Excellence Fellowship - Santander Universities Brazil.
  • Undergraduate Research Fellowship - Institutional Scientific Initiation Fellowship Program (PROBIC) by CNPq, Brazil.
  • Undergraduate Scholarship University for All Program (PROUNI) PUC- MG, Poços de Caldas, MG Brazil.

Publications

Viktor Frankl and Logotherapy: a psychology that seeks meaning, CRUZ, T. M.; FILHO, G. P., In: Interdisciplinarity and Interprofessionality: a dialogue with different fields of knowledge. 1. ed. rev. Curitiba: CRV, 2021. v. 1, cap. 2, p. 31-46. ISBN 978-65-5868-918-8.

Extracurricular Activities

Research Assistant

Languages

Portuguese
English

Timeline

Personal Assistant & Childcare Provider

AuPairCare Live-In Childcare
11.2021 - 03.2024

Mental Health Professional

Community Mental Health Center
02.2020 - 10.2021

Secretary

Department of Motor Vehicles
02.2014 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Clinical Psychology

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
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