Wendy Werling
Portland,OR
Summary
Experienced global development professional, passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA)
Columbia Care
11.2021 - Current
- Write data, assessments, and plans regarding clients individual success and goals to obtain additional state funding.
- Provide life skills and therapeutic interventions
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Administer medication and keep accurate clinical documentation for up to 10 clients at a time.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Resident Support Specialist
Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter
04.2015 - 07.2019
- Drafted reports on racism and abuses of power on administrative staff within organization to City of Portland.
- Apply trauma informed care to clients experiencing intermittent as well as prolonged trauma in their lives
- Advocate for immediate and long-term needs of women experiencing homelessness
- Found additional shelter for twenty clients during time of incremental weather.
- Drafted Cultural Sensitive document to be utilized by staff.
- Draft detailed contact sheets pertaining to conflicts and altercations inside shelter while providing clear and fair solutions
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
Education
Masters of Science - International Conflict Resolution
06.2012
Final Professional Project for The Red Sweater Project selected as an exemplary literature review by Dr. Rachel Cunliffe.
Classes include: Intercultural Conflict Transformation, Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation, Peacebuiling, Nonviolent Mediation, and Child Welfare Mediation, Transformative Writing, Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methodologies.
Research interests: Education and care of orphaned and vulnerable children in sub-Sahara Africa, Empowerment and capacity building of marginalized and oppressed groups, Structural peace building, Economic development in developing countries.
- 3.9 GPA
Bachelor of Science - Political Science/Economics
12.1995
Skills
- Editing Proficiency
- Microsoft Office and Excel
- Social Media Content Writing
- Copywriting, Editing and Review
- Creative Development
- Precision and Accuracy
- Essay Writing
- Unique Content Creation
- Google Docs
- Consult with Clients
Promotions\Outreach
World Future Council: Assisted in research, as well as, creating geographic specific plans for their Education Sustainable Development policy handbook.
Mercy Corps: Contributed to Global Envision blog. Assisted in fundraising development.
Cradle of Love Baby Home-Tanzania: Assisted in the care of babies who are orphaned, mostly due to HIV and Maternal Mortality.
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Multnomah County.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Columbia NW for over 10 years.
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) - Columbia Care
11.2021 - Current
Resident Support Specialist - Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter
04.2015 - 07.2019
Portland State University - Masters of Science, International Conflict Resolution
Charleston Southern University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science/Economics
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