Bereavement Counselor

• Jul 2023 - Present

Hospice Social Work Intern

• Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

Therapist Intern (Clincial Social Work)

• Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

Served as a dedicated and supportive Intern in an outpatient behavioral health environment performing duties to include: • Facilitated adult process and psycho-educational group therapy for intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization program clients. • Conducted individual therapy sessions with assigned PHP and IOP clientele demonstrating a variety of treatment modalities and interventions. • Conducted psychosocial assessments upon intake into outpatient services or when clients stepped down in care. • Collaborated and coordinated with senior clinical supervisors in developing treatment and discharge plans. • Performed clerical tasks such as record maintenance, documentation, and checking clients in for daily services. • Assisted department charge nurse with screenings and documentation. Show less

Master-at-Arms (Military Police/Antiterrorism Security)

• Sep 2008 - Aug 2017

Navy security specialist who performed anti-terrorism, force protection, physical security, and law enforcement duties on land and at sea. Performed the following duties: • Demonstrated effective communication, leadership, and organizational skills while managing the coordination of over 40 patrolmen and 15 master labor contract guards in the performance of directing numerous random anti-terrorism measures, monetary escorts, and law enforcement protocols simultaneously. • Skilled administrator evidenced by successfully completing approximately 350 briefings and dispatched in excess of one hundred calls as a skilled dispatcher. • Provided advocacy and supportive efforts within the volunteer positions of Sexual Assault and Prevention Response Victim Advocate and Command Climate Team Member. • Proactive leader by investing in employees through one on one mentoring, increasing productivity. • Utilized effective communication, critical thinking, and teamwork as a non-lethal weapons instructor, supervisor, and gun range coach. • Supervised waterborne, land, aircraft and flight line, strategic weapons and cargo, security. • Performed clerical and administrative duties; working with programs such as Microsoft Excel/Word/Powerpoint. Show less

Veterinarian Technician Assistant

• Jun 2005 - Jul 2008

-Provided professional animal care services and care for pets in the absence of their owners. -Worked efficiently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team assisting veterinarian technicians and veterinarians with administering vaccines, minor medical procedures, euthanasia, and collecting samples for lab processing. - Demonstrated effective communication skills both verbally and written in the performance of administrative work including filing, appointment setup, client engagement, and documentation. - Displayed leadership skills and rapport building while providing quality customer care including client education and receptionist duties. Show less