Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Recovery
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Tasha Woods

Nicholasville,KY

Summary

I possess a comprehensive understanding of addiction and recovery from both personal and professional perspectives. I am versatile in many areas of operations. As a Certified KY Peer Support Specialist, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their recovery journey. My blend of firsthand experience and professional expertise equips me to offer empathetic, effective support. I am confident that my skills, knowledge, and dedication make me an ideal candidate for roles that focus on empowering individuals in recovery.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Operations Manager

Optimal Living Services
07.2022 - Current
  • Manage daily operations effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and accurate reporting of results.
  • Improved communication within the team through regular meetings, updates, and open channels of communication.
  • Work closely with clinical team to ensure quality individual care.
  • Address client concerns, grievances, and incidents in a timely and professional manner.
  • Maintain accurate records, reports, and data tracking for operational efficiency and audits.

Peer Support Specialist

Optimal Living Services
07.2022 - Current
  • Facilitate individual and group therapy
  • Enter notes, complete prescreens, and coordinate intakes
  • Transport clients to and from Intensive Outpatient Programs
  • Assist clients with activities of daily living (food, clothing etc.)

Residential Staff/Certified Peer Support Specialist

Addiction Recovery Care (ARC)
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Processed intakes, led individual and group sessions, and entered notes
  • Extensive experience with KIPU (EMR) and Best Notes (billing)
  • Maintained chain of custody while conducting observed drug screens
  • Assisted with activities of daily living (food, clothing, etc.)
  • Enforced rules and policies

Education

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY

CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST -

MILLARD COLLEGE
04.2022

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

EAST JESSAMINE HIGH SCHOOL
05.2004

Skills

  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision making skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Process improvement
  • Operational planning
  • Operations management
  • Operational efficiency
  • Logistics coordination
  • Staff training and development
  • Purchasing and planning
  • New employee hiring
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Policy enforcement
  • Team building
  • Records organization and management

Personal Recovery

March 17, 2021 - Present

Since beginning my recovery journey in March 2021, I’ve experienced profound personal transformation. The process has taught me invaluable life skills that have not only helped me overcome challenges but also empowered me to support others in their own journeys.

  • Resilience & Perseverance: Navigating recovery has strengthened my ability to face adversity and persevere, no matter the obstacles. I’ve learned to embrace change and consistently push beyond my self-imposed limitations.
  • Empathy & Leadership: My experiences have deepened my empathy, which enables me to connect with others more authentically. I now have a strong desire to give back by mentoring and supporting others, which has also honed my leadership and communication skills.
  • Purpose & Clarity: Recovery has given me a clear sense of purpose, helping me build a strong foundation of values that guide my actions. I now have a deeper understanding of myself, which allows me to contribute more meaningfully to any team or project I am part of.




Timeline

Assistant Operations Manager

Optimal Living Services
07.2022 - Current

Peer Support Specialist

Optimal Living Services
07.2022 - Current

Residential Staff/Certified Peer Support Specialist

Addiction Recovery Care (ARC)
05.2021 - 07.2022

CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST -

MILLARD COLLEGE

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

EAST JESSAMINE HIGH SCHOOL

University of The Cumberlands
Tasha Woods