Emily Stokes

Experience

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  Text 100 Public Relations

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2006

  Account Coordinator

  Supported PR activities for technology clients - IBM, World Cyber Games, and ARMCompile briefing documents, gather coverage benchmarking, identify industry trends, manage editorial calendar, built media lists, organized speaking

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  KB Network News Public Relations Agency

  Jan 2006 - Apr 2009

  Senior Account Executive

  Provide PR support and consultation for luxury brands, specifically high-end restaurants and hotels, including: Dressing Room Restaurant, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Rouge Tomate, Jeffrey Beers Develop Plan and implement strategic media campaignsGarner press coverage in local and national, print, online and broadcast media Manage up to five interns and account executives; provide structured direction, guidance and appropriate feedback

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  Public Relations Freelance

  May 2009 - Oct 2010

  Consultant

  Consult on various hospitality projects, providing strategic and customized Public Relations plans to generate business and brand awarenessClients include - Chef Nikki Cascone Brand, Harlem Restaurant Row, Don Pedro’s Restaurant, CRUDO restaurant, The YinOva Center, Rosemary Hallgarten Design, Rough Tomate Restaurant, Steven Hall Public Relations, Marybeth Raymond Public Relations

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  Kathleen Deery Design

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2013

  Event Associate

  Aid in high end event design and preparation; set up of florals, lighting, furniture and decorAct as a liaison among the design team, vendors and client; coordinate design components and event flow through event entirety, manage event strike and cleanup

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  InterAct Language School, Perfect Lingo, Private Students

  Sept 2013 - Oct 2015

  English Language Teacher

  Taught English language classes to children and adults in private and group settings, classes up to 10 people, in person and online Created safe and comfortable environments for learning and expressionDeveloped and implemented curriculum appropriate for students ranging from introductory to business writing and presenting

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  California Clinic, Alliant International University

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2015

  Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

  Provided individual, couple and family therapy at a systemic focused clinic. Clientele ranged from students and professionals to children, couples, travelers and those new to Mexico City Utilized a Emotion Focused Therapy lens and an empathetic stance. Developed a safe trusting environment for clients to uncover and process emotions, interrupt destructive cycles and co-create new meaning and patterns Facilitated reflecting teams, co-therapy, enactments and empty chair interventionsAdministered intake forms, maintained case notes and attended weekly supervision Show less

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  Salvation Army Clinic

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2015

  Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

  Conducted family therapy at a low cost clinic in a low income neighborhood of Mexico City. Presenting problems primarily included addiction, abuse, relationship and family dysfunction Worked collaboratively with Spanish speaking co-therapists to reach Spanish speaking populations, continuously monitored the relationship with the co-therapist to ensure effective communication, alliance and therapeutic work with clients. Modeled effective communication skills with co-therapistIncorporated creative activities including: collage making, music, strengthening family sub-systems, emotional expression, play therapy and art activities Show less

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  Caipsi, Private Practice, Under Psychotherapist Patricia Cadena

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

  Worked in a brief therapy private practice setting providing systemic family therapy to individuals and couples Collaborated with clients to identify destructive cycles then co-constructing new meaning and patterns Attended weekly group case presentations and discussions

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  New Bridge Foundation, Inc.

  Feb 2016 - now

  Assist in day-to day functioning of residential substance abuse treatment programManage client case load and maintain case summaries, notes and progress reports Develop, implement and evaluate treatment plansFacilitate group and individual thereaputic sessionsMaintain communication with Federal/County government representatives regarding court mandated clientsConsult in company meetings with clinicians and physiciansProvide support for family members and psycho-educational informationParticipate in program development and trainings Show less

  • Program Director

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Clinical Case Manager

    Feb 2016 - now
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  East Bay Counseling and Ayurveda

  Mar 2018 - Oct 2021

  LMFT

  Facilitate therapy with individuals and couples, utilizing a direct style, with Emotionally Focused Therapeutic approach. Work to process and uncover destructive beliefs and relationships, gain acceptance and insight, subsequently developing new ways of living.

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  Kaiser Permanente

  Aug 2019 - now

  Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist