Peer Wellness Specialist
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Passionate and highly skilled specialist in public health services with demonstrated experience helping connect people with lifesaving interventions, both in person and virtual. A proven expert with success driving focused service programs while educating and training others to be successful in their respective roles. High performer who leads by example skillfully implementing daily responsibilities while continuously considering the higher purpose and overall vision of the objective.
Resilient and collaborative partner who utilizes proactive and empathetic communication to ensure client needs are immediately and appropriately met.
Peer Wellness Specialist | Certified Recovery Mentor - Mental Health & Addition Certification Board of Oregon - Portland, OR
(2024-01)
Actively help the most vulnerable in the Portland downtown area navigate life-saving resources to assist with substance abuse and/or mental health issues to better their lives, respectively. Provide peer support outreach, as well as peer support responses to calls from law enforcement. Effectively contributes to the overarching effort to connect people with critical interventions, medical care, and other supports.
Assist people experiencing homelessness with access to shelter, detox, and treatment referrals. Develop trusting relationships with medical and/or behavioral health clients making sure they're set-up for success based on individual needs and wants.
Supervisor | Lead Server - La Provence - Portland, OR
(2021-01 - 2024-12)
Performed daily supervision of staff and directed overall restaurant business operations. Provided exceptional customer service by communicating with guests and delivering orders with accuracy. Responded and resolved any employee conflicts and guest complaints. Trained new employees in company policies and procedures and assisted with inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
Receiving Manager - Market of Choice - Portland, OR
(2015-01 - 2021-12)
Responsible for receiving all deliveries and maintaining spreadsheet delivery logs. Managed administration procedures for all drivers, vendors, and shipping. Tracked invoices and deliveries, and managed accounts payable and receivable for store location. Provided sales support and recordkeeping for store operations.
Floor Manager - Haydens lakefront Grill - Tualatin, OR
(1999-01 - 2015-12)
Managed all cash accounting, shift deposits, and credit card batches. Onboarded and trained all new employees on company policies and procedures. Managed all FOH (front of house) personnel and fostered and maintained long established customer base.
