Experience

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  East Central Regional Hospital

  • Augusta, GA

  • Activity Therapist

    • Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
    • Augusta, GA

    Worked directly with patients suffering from mental illness, who often have co-occurring developmental and substance abuse disorders, as well as age-related illnesses, in a state hospital setting. Conduct thorough assessments and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in order to provide the client with the best quality care. Lead groups that introduce and expand upon life skills to include social functioning, coping skills, independent living, and successful reintegration into the community. Provide therapeutic leisure activities on and off the General Mental Health unit, as well as reintegration outings into the community. Develop procedures and observation tools to improve staff’s ability to document an individual’s progress in regards to their sense of self, purpose, connectedness, and hope for the future.

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  Early Autism Project, Inc.

  • Line Therapist

    • Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

    Provide one-on-one personalized care using ABA therapy techniques to children ages approximately 18 months to 13 years of age, who are on the Autism Spectrum. Follow a specific and individualized plan designed by the case manager to promote social and cognitive development. Sessions were conducted in the home and utilized constructive play to incorporate current targets. Track mands, both prompted and independent, along with progress made in motor skills, social skills, and similar life skills.

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  Big Daddy's Bar and Grill Augusta

  • Manager/Bartender

    • Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

    As a bartender, it was my responsibility to build customer rapport, stock the bar, tend to customers in a designated section, and prepare alcoholic beverages for both bar dining room patrons. As a manager, I supervised a team of 6 servers, ensured customer satisfaction, quality assurance, maintain health code standards, manage the cash drawers and finances for each shift, and held a key for the establishment.

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  Prime Steakhouse

  • Server

    • 2014 - 2014

    Provide customer service in a restaurant setting, manage section of tables, prepare alcoholic beverages, expedite food, maintain cleanliness of dining room, operate in team environment.