Experience

Passages Ventura
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor

  • Nov 2020 - Present


Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Substance Use Disorder Consultant and Sober Coach

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Licensed Substance Abuse professional specializing in dual diagnosis treatment. • Engage in a variety of counseling, harm reduction and prevention activities for individuals and families • Conduct crisis intervention • Formulate recovery plans and monitor ongoing treatment • Facilitate in-home intervention and detox programs specific to individual client needs • Provide ongoing accountability support to newly sober clients, including chronic relapse patterns • Contribute expertise to non-profit start ups Show less



The Kiloby Center for Recovery

• United States
• Mental Health Care

• Admissions Coordinator and Case Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Feb 2019

  Admissions Coordinator • Fielded all inquiry calls and correspondence from potential clients including explanation of programs • Converted calls into admissions, when viable and appropriate • Performed admission assessments for all prospective clients • Managed verification of benefits and/or managed cash pay client fees • Communicated assessment information to Director and treatment team • Managed all aspects of admitting clients to detox and/or outpatient programs • Coordinated client admissions process with operations and clinical staff • Documented all inquiries and admissions activities to assist with monthly marketing reports • Arranged sober living as needed Case Manager • Conducted intakes, discharges and assessments • Maintained calendar reflecting client’s current schedule, absences and changes to LOC • Worked with clients to develop and implement Motivational Plans • Communicated with insurance biller regarding client reviews, LOC and coverage • Maintained clients’ electronic files • Conducted and managed UA tests/results • Reported directly to Director and Clinical Director related to client needs, goals, etc. • Served as liaison with courts, probation officers and employers Show less



Alcohol & Substance Abuse Programs

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Addictions Counselor

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

  • Prepared and facilitated educational and process groups • Conducted individual counseling sessions and family sessions • Completed all notes for groups and individual sessions • Prepared and facilitated educational and process groups • Conducted individual counseling sessions and family sessions • Completed all notes for groups and individual sessions



Cri-Help, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intake Specialist

  • Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Screened potential clients determining their eligibility for admission • Introduced and oriented all incoming clients into the treatment process • Administered and completed interview forms • Determined the appropriate level of care and appropriateness of program for incoming clients • Obtained proper authorizations such as insurance companies, managed care companies and/or County or State agencies • Ensured all admission forms were accurately completed, including bio/psych/socials • Provided referrals to clients and/or families as appropriate Show less



Para Los Ninos

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sr. Executive Assistant & Board Liaison

  • Aug 2009 - Mar 2015

  • Served as gate-keeper in the office of the CEO • Managed demanding calendaring for Board, Committees and CEO • Coordinated all travel arrangements for CEO and other key executives • Prepared all Board materials and maintained documentation for Board and numerous committees. • Ensured that any Board actions, meetings and correspondence adhered to the Bylaws. Took and transcribed minutes for Board and committee meetings • Screened, managed and prioritized flow of incoming correspondence and requests • Composed correspondence on behalf of CEO Show less



Caruso Affiliated

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant to CEO

  • 2000 - 2008

  • Managed all aspects of Executive Office including business and personal calendars for the family • Served as liaison between CEO and executive team • Coordinated extensive travel arrangements – domestic and international • Composed correspondence on behalf of CEO • Acted as liaison with numerous philanthropic boards on which CEO served • Full responsibility for planning and orchestrating large scale corporate events, business/personal entertainment functions and fundraising events, both philanthropic and political in nature Show less



Russell Reynolds Associates

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • 1999 - 2000

  • Served as “right hand” to the Partner who headed up the West Coast Entertainment Media Division • Arranged travel, video conferencing, conference calls and meetings between candidates and Partner • Prepared presentations and status reports for each active search • Maintained documentation via international database on clients and potential candidates • Served as “right hand” to the Partner who headed up the West Coast Entertainment Media Division • Arranged travel, video conferencing, conference calls and meetings between candidates and Partner • Prepared presentations and status reports for each active search • Maintained documentation via international database on clients and potential candidates



Loews Theatres

• United States
• Higher Education

• Executive Assistant to the President, International Film Distribution

  • 1993 - 1998

  • Served as liaison between corporate New York headquarters, international partners abroad, potential business associates and multiple divisions • Heavy dictation and transcription of voluminous box-office reports and correspondence • Managed health insurance, banking, social arrangements and vacations for the President and his family • Managed extensive international travel and expense reports • Responsible for all administrative needs • Served as liaison between corporate New York headquarters, international partners abroad, potential business associates and multiple divisions • Heavy dictation and transcription of voluminous box-office reports and correspondence • Managed health insurance, banking, social arrangements and vacations for the President and his family • Managed extensive international travel and expense reports • Responsible for all administrative needs



Sony Pictures Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President

  • 1991 - 1993

  • Provided all administrative needs to ensure smooth interaction of this busy company with the six divisions of SPE which reported to this EVP: Columbia Pictures Television, TriStarTelevision, Columbia TriStar International Television, Columbia Pictures Television Distribution, Merv Griffin Entertainment and The Game Show Channel • Arranged all international travel for EVP including expense reporting • Managed business and social calendars • Arranged all business/personal domestic and international travel • Performed all administrative duties as required Show less