Taylor J. McCary
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Brings 8 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs, and other business endeavors.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Specialist, Follow Up Specialist
Metro Crisis Services
04.2023 - Current
- Educated clients and families about mental health, crisis prevention services, and the dangers of substance abuse and addiction.
- Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
- Improved and enhanced safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
Certified Life Coach
Taylor J. McCary, LLC
08.2019 - Current
- Monitored and analyzed clients' progress, results and overall satisfaction to implement process improvement initiatives.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients and members within the group sessions to discuss issues.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
Career Coach
Beyond
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed a caseload of 5,000+ students across the US with an age range of 17-80 as they navigate collegiate and professional spaces after high school.
- Pioneered strategic processes with key stakeholders to create new caseload management practices that support the coaching team in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing deliverables.
- Participated in all coaching related training sessions for the program team, giving feedback so that training can be successful with an average effectiveness rating of 92%,
Student Success Coach
Colorado Technical University
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
English Teacher
VIP Kids
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
Adult Mentor
Stellar Care
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, behavioral challenges and medically complex conditions.
- Handled coordination of daily activities and direct report assignments.
Crisis Counselor, Case Manager
Diversus Health Walk, Crisis Center
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Partnered with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, program directors and other case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Pioneered a community resource physical book and digital folders that the inpatient treatment team can use when supporting clients.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
Crisis Hotline Advocate, Program Coordinator
YWCA
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Colorado State University
Pueblo, CO05.2017
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Regis University
Denver, COInternational Coaching Federation Accredited - Life Coaching Certificate
Inner Glow Circle
Remote03.2020
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Skilled Collaborator
- Rapid and Adaptive
- Program Development
- Program Management
- Solution Oriented
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Remote Team Management
- Social Media Management
- Google Drive, Document, Excel
- CRM and other software: including Salesforce, Slack, Asana
Timeline
Crisis Specialist, Follow Up Specialist
Metro Crisis Services
04.2023 - Current
Career Coach
Beyond
04.2022 - 12.2022
Student Success Coach
Colorado Technical University
09.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Life Coach
Taylor J. McCary, LLC
08.2019 - Current
English Teacher
VIP Kids
01.2019 - 12.2019
Adult Mentor
Stellar Care
10.2018 - 09.2019
Crisis Counselor, Case Manager
Diversus Health Walk, Crisis Center
06.2017 - 09.2018
Crisis Hotline Advocate, Program Coordinator
YWCA
06.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Colorado State University
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Regis University
International Coaching Federation Accredited - Life Coaching Certificate
Inner Glow Circle
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