Genise McCormick

Compassionate and community-focused professional transitioning to a career in peer support after completing an 80-hour Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training program. Brings more than 20 years of community outreach experience supporting unhoused individuals, single mothers, children, and others facing difficult circumstances through supportive listening, resource connections, wellness activities, and practical assistance. Skilled in building trusting relationships, providing individualized strengths-based mentorship, facilitating groups and community events, and responding calmly to challenging situations.

Committed to promoting recovery, empowerment, self-advocacy, inclusion, and hope while respecting each person's unique experiences and goals.

Founder, Music Instructor, Audio Engineer at Heavy Levels Sound Design (2023-01 – Present)

• Founder and General Manager of this recording studio, which offers music education, rehearsal space and recording/sound design services.
• Provide 1-1 music lessons and mentorship to children and adults (guitar, bass, piano, drums, vocal performance, composition).
• Provide accommodations/sliding scale fees to students with special needs and/or limited financial resources.
• Supervise other instructors, coordinate schedules and payments.
• Provide technical support to recording artists, including mixing, mastering, and post-production services.
• Plan and facilitate community events, such as Karaoke Night, book clubs, and poetry workshops.

Music Instructor at United Conservatory of Music (2022-10 – Present)

• Provide high-quality music education and mentorship to children in the Fresno area.
• Take an individualized, strengths-based approach to each student with a focus on building confidence and empowering them to find the boldness and their own voice.
• Coordinate with students and parents to schedule lessons, provide progress updates, and receive feedback.
• Assist with managing and running sound for special events.
• In partnership with the Selma School District, teach music classes within schools and support students in putting on stage productions for the community.

Community Outreach Volunteer at Alluvion Fellowship (2003-01 – Present)

• Outreach to unhoused individuals and other people in need in the Motel Drive and Tent City areas of Fresno.
• Offer food, water, clothing, community resource information, and supportive listening.
• Assist with potlucks and other events to build connectedness among community members.
• Co-facilitate wellness and empowerment classes for single mothers and their children.
• Co-facilitate back-to-school carnivals for local children, supplying backpacks and school supplies.
• Participate in trips to Mexico to build homes for unhoused families and help them re-connect with their communities.

Groundskeeper/Recreation Coordinator at Nanawale Community Association (2019-01 – 2021-12)

• Opened the park daily, conducted grounds patrol to ensure safety for all patrons.
• Responsible for gardening, maintaining the swimming pool, and general groundskeeping.
• Facilitated community events, including farmer's markets and educational/recreational activities for children.

Lessons Manager at Guitar Center (2016-10 – 2018-12)

• Responsible for daily opening and closing of store, maintaining a safe environment for students and staff.
• Managed and mentored a team of music instructors and sales representatives, promoting positive teamwork.
• Provided excellent customer service when scheduling lessons and processing payments.

Certificate of Completion in Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training (80-hours) – Crestwood Behavioral Health (2026-08 – 2026-08)

Coursework in Sound Engineering – Art Institute of North Hollywood (2015-01 – 2015-12)

Coursework in Music Studies – Victor Valley College (2014-01 – 2014-12)

Coursework in Social Sciences and General Education – Fresno City College (2009-08 – 2011-05)

High School Diploma – Clovis East High School (2007-01 – 2007-12)