Yasmeen Asad
Spring Valley
Summary
Dedicated and motivated professional with strong customer service, sales, and hospitality experience across restaurants, retail, and administrative settings. Skilled in communication, relationship building, multitasking, and problem-solving. Experienced in high-pressure environments and committed to providing supportive, culturally responsive service. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Social Justice at SDSU with a focus on trauma-informed practice.
Therapeutic professional with extensive experience addressing mental health challenges and facilitating client growth. Known for collaborative approach and dedication to achieving meaningful results. Reliable team player with strong skills in conflict resolution and adaptability, ensuring client-centric care.
Professional mental health practitioner with expertise in delivering therapeutic interventions and fostering emotional well-being. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health assessment. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to changing client needs. Known for empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist-in-Training
MAAC Community Charter School
01.2024 - Current
- Provided individual counseling to middle and high school students using trauma informed and culturally grounded approaches
- Co-facilitated and supported group counseling sessions focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, and identity exploration.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to inform treatment planning and therapeutic direction.
- Developed treatment plans, safety plans, and goal-setting interventions tailored to student needs. - Documented sessions using clinical notes following ethical and legal standards.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, social workers, and support staff to coordinate student care.
- Participated in crisis intervention and supported risk assessments when needed. - Provided referrals and community resources to students and families.
Finance Manager/ Product Developer
San Diego Gold & Chrome Shop
10.2023 - Current
- Handled transactions, returns, and inventory tracking.
- Maintained knowledge of products, materials, and service processes.
- Developed and implemented budgeting processes to enhance financial planning accuracy.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify trends and support strategic decision-making.
Sales Associate / Customer Service Representative
Postal Annex
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted customers with mailing, packaging, shipping, notary, and printing services.
- Operated POS systems, processed payments, and handled cash with accuracy.
- Managed incoming and outgoing packages
- Restocked inventory and maintained daily store organization and closing procedures.
Server
Miguel’s Cocina
02.2022 - 04.2025
- Provided attentive, high-quality dining service in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Finance Manager/ Product Developer
San Diego Gold & Chrome Shop
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Handled transactions, returns, and inventory tracking.
- Maintained knowledge of products, materials, and service processes.
Lab Assistant at UCSD
Cognitive and Amnesia Lab
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Ran participants through structured cognitive and memory-based experimental tasks.
- Collected and organized behavioral data following research protocols.
- Entered data into research databases and spreadsheets with high accuracy.
- Assisted in preparing study materials, stimuli, and experiment setups.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
Server
Islands Fine Burgers And Drinks
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with a POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep the restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Restaurant Crew Member
Jersey Mikes
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from the management team.
- Addressed guest needs, questions or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Prepared and cooked food orders for customers by noting customizations and portion sizes.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health and safety standards and procedures.
Education
Master’s Degree - Master’s of Science Multicultural Community Clinical Counseling & Social Justice Education
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06-2026
Bachelor’s Degree - Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience B.S.
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2024
Skills
- Sales expertise
- Hardworking and Motivated
- Excellent Time Management
- To-Go Order Preparation
- Menu Memorization
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- High-Volume Dining
- Food running/cash handling
- Performance improvement
- Trauma-informed care
- Biopsychosocial assessment
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Native/ Bilingual
Spanish: Elementary
Timeline
Therapist-in-Training
MAAC Community Charter School
01.2024 - Current
Finance Manager/ Product Developer
San Diego Gold & Chrome Shop
10.2023 - Current
Sales Associate / Customer Service Representative
Postal Annex
10.2023 - Current
Finance Manager/ Product Developer
San Diego Gold & Chrome Shop
03.2023 - 09.2024
Server
Miguel’s Cocina
02.2022 - 04.2025
Lab Assistant at UCSD
Cognitive and Amnesia Lab
09.2021 - 06.2024
Server
Islands Fine Burgers And Drinks
06.2020 - 09.2023
Restaurant Crew Member
Jersey Mikes
04.2019 - 07.2020
Master’s Degree - Master’s of Science Multicultural Community Clinical Counseling & Social Justice Education
San Diego State University
Bachelor’s Degree - Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience B.S.
University of California San Diego
HOBBIES
Photography, Reading, Music, Painting & Drawing