William Garzon
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 10 plus years of experience in counseling settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Phoenix House Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
01.2016 - 12.2023
- Led therapeutic group sessions
- Crafted recovery plans for treatment
- Instructed clients on effective coping strategies
- Formulated relapse prevention strategies and facilitated peer support groups
- Recognized obstacles to recovery
- Conducted substance issue assessments and consultations with clients
Department of children services office clerk
San Gabriel regional center
06.2003 - 11.2003
- Assist with office duties such as typing, labeling and organizing files, filing, faxing, copying, restocking supplies, and cleaned all work area as well as machinery.
Parks and recreational counselors
San Gabriel regional center
06.2002 - 09.2002
- Organized and participated in daily events for children 7 through 15
- Organized breakfast and lunch for the children
- Assisted with filling out registration applications for children and parents.
Education
A.A in Science in General Business -
Coastline College
A.A in Arts and Humanities -
Coastline College
Business Degree -
Palo Verde College
Alcohol and Drug Studies Specialist One -
Palo Verde College
Alcohol and Drug Studies Specialist Two -
Palo Verde College
Certificate of Achievement in Alcohol and Drug Studies -
Palo Verde College
Certificate of Achievement in General Business -
Coastline College
01.2022
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Empathy
- Crisis Intervention
- Collaboration/Teamwork
- Timely Task Completion
- Well Organized
- Trustworthiness
- Understanding Ethics
- Individual Counseling
- Crisis Management
- Behavior Modification
- Life Skills Training
Continuing Education
Cal State LA
Volunteer Experience
- Phoenix House, Blythe, CA
- Amity Foundation, Blythe, CA
Timeline
Phoenix House Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
01.2016 - 12.2023
Department of children services office clerk
San Gabriel regional center
06.2003 - 11.2003
Parks and recreational counselors
San Gabriel regional center
06.2002 - 09.2002
A.A in Science in General Business -
Coastline College
A.A in Arts and Humanities -
Coastline College
Business Degree -
Palo Verde College
Alcohol and Drug Studies Specialist One -
Palo Verde College
Alcohol and Drug Studies Specialist Two -
Palo Verde College
Certificate of Achievement in Alcohol and Drug Studies -
Palo Verde College
Certificate of Achievement in General Business -
Coastline College
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