Rickey Smith, M.Ed, CRC

Experience

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  Auburn University

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2015

  Phonathon Team Member
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  Auburn University Athletics

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2017

  Executive Suite Ambassador
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  Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Intern

  • Meet and fill out applications for new high school students in the Coweta County School System• Assist the CRC and CA’s with caseload management and connecting with community partners

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  EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA

  Jun 2017 - Mar 2018

  Intern/Employment Coordinator

  Responsible for providing a full range of employment services for persons living with epilepsy and seizure disorders as well as assisting these individuals to locate and maintain meaningful employment. • Assists clients in setting job goals through comprehensive vocational interview and other assessment tools• Hosts weekly meetings for clients seeking employment. Specific topics discussed include organizing job searching, interviewing skills, online applications, and interpersonal skills on the job and many other topics.• Assist clients with their job search activities and is individually tailored to meet the client’s skill level. Services include providing resumes, cover letter support, job leads, interview support and follow up with employers.• Job retention services are provided to employed workers to help client succeed in their job (may accompany the client on the job and assist them to be successful)• Improves employer knowledge of and intent to hire qualified workers with epilepsy and seizure disorders• Establishes a registry of qualified workers with epilepsy and seizure disorders with EFWorks• Engage the Atlanta business community to promote hiring of qualified workers with epilepsy and seizure disorders Show less

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  Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

  Mar 2018 - Feb 2021

  Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

  Evaluate, authorize and coordinate vocational counseling activities and services for clients in the Norcross-Gwinnett County Area.Assist eligible clients in preparing for, obtaining, and/or maintaining employment, and consult with employers about client needs.Cultivate and coordinate community and agency resources in advancement of vocational goals and to ensure the provision of quality services to our clients.

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  Sedgwick

  Jul 2021 - Feb 2023

  ADA Coordinator

  Facilitates return-to-work (RTW) and accommodation efforts through negotiation with client, treatment provider and claimant; completes all accommodation/RTW related jurisdictional or client directed documentation, notification, or reporting; and documents client contact in claim notes as per Sedgwick CMS standardsAdheres to medical and legal regulations and accreditation standards in written communicationMaintains regular contact with clients following placement as per program guidelines, contacts involved individuals regarding progress on each case and makes suggestions as needed for changing plans Show less

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  Topgolf

  Sept 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Bar Back

    Jan 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Golf Services Associate

    Sept 2023 - Aug 2024
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  Amazon

  Aug 2024 - now

  ADA Accommodation Specialist

  Managing accommodation requests for Amazon employees