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Vanessa Bravo NCCPSS

Arden,NC

Summary

Dedicated and hard-working Certified Peer Support Specialist and mother. Demonstrates empathy, strong mental health awareness and resilience-building, while using lived experience to offer mutuality, inspire and instill hope. Passionate about helping others move toward recovery & wellness, using a culturally centered approach to help strengthen the peers' sense of self-worth while also connecting them to new relationships, values, goals, and attitudes that will support their recovery. Skilled in problem-solving and effective communication, ensuring high-quality standards and fostering a supportive team environment, truly caring for others and taking away stigma wherever it is encountered.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Pet Stylist/Dog Groomer

Self Employed
03.2015 - 03.2020
  • Trimming and styling dogs coat, clipping toenails, cleaning ears, and brushing teeth, while ensuring pet safety, security, and comfort.
  • Scheduling pets for services while remaining effective in communication, listening, and problem-solving.
  • Balanced multiple appointments simultaneously without compromising attention to detail or customer satisfaction levels.

Education

Training

NC CPSS Certification 04/24

Human Services & Substance Abuse Studies Cert.

AB Tech
Asheville, United States
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Avery County High School
Newland, NC
05.2005

Skills

  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Substance Abuse Knowledge
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Using the Strengths Perspective
  • Problem Solving Using Critical Thinking
  • Listening and Effective Communication
  • Creating and Promoting a Recovery Environment
  • Providing Trauma-Informed Care
  • Developing Strategies for Coping
  • Building Resilience

Timeline

Pet Stylist/Dog Groomer

Self Employed
03.2015 - 03.2020

Training

NC CPSS Certification 04/24

Human Services & Substance Abuse Studies Cert.

AB Tech

High School Diploma -

Avery County High School
Vanessa Bravo NCCPSS