Vanessa Smith
Aubrey,Texas
Summary
Passionate and dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Crossroads Montessori Academy
2024.04 - Current
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
Everlast Recovery
2022.11 - 2023.03
- Assessed & Wrote Treatment Plans, Weekly Progress Notes For Each Client
- Completed All Necessary Documents For Discharging Clients
- One On Ones With Case Management.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Completed Intake Assessments With New Clients
- Conducted Bio-psychosocial Assessments On Clients
- Conducted Group Counseling Sessions With Clients
- Conducted Crisis Intervention Session With Clients
- Maintained Case Notes For State Compliance
Owner/Operator
Sweet Vees Cleaning Service
2019.06 - 2020.11
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Caregiver
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
2018.10 - 2019.06
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Associate
Coffee News
2017.11 - 2018.03
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Analyzed customer data to identify trends and anticipate customer needs.
- Utilized customer feedback to improve product offerings.
Field Marketer
California Showcase
2015.07 - 2016.08
- Identified and developed relationships with key decision-makers to facilitate future sales.
- Learned and implemented consultative selling skills to identify opportunities, overcome objections and close sales.
- Completed documentation smoothly to finalize sales.
- Used scripts or persuasive sales techniques to convince clients.
- Utilized persuasive sales techniques to convert leads into sales.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2025
Certificate - Addiction Studies
Inter-Coast Colleges
West Covina, CA03.2023
Diploma -
Cajon High School
San Bernardino, CA05.2014
Skills
- Positive
- Honest
- Trustworthy
- Always Willing To Learn
- Quick Learner
- Great Communicator
- Hard Working
- Efficient
- Leader
- Problem-Solving
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
References
- Lauren Cummings, Family/Friend, (940) 453-0230
- Belinda Lopez, Family/Friend, (909) 648-6584
- Robert Deewerd, Family/Friend, (951) 907-3485
Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Crossroads Montessori Academy
2024.04 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
Everlast Recovery
2022.11 - 2023.03
Owner/Operator
Sweet Vees Cleaning Service
2019.06 - 2020.11
Caregiver
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
2018.10 - 2019.06
Associate
Coffee News
2017.11 - 2018.03
Field Marketer
California Showcase
2015.07 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Certificate - Addiction Studies
Inter-Coast Colleges
Diploma -
Cajon High School
CPR Certification
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