Whitney Turner

Experience

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  Longs Drugs

  Jan 2004 - May 2006

  Photo Lab Technician

  • Processed film on a demanding schedule in the Photo Department• Cross-trained in the Cosmetic and Pharmacy Departments to provide assistance when needed• Cashiered and aided hundreds of customers, in person and on the phone, a day

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  Fusion Fitness

  Mar 2007 - Dec 2007

  Front Desk Agent & Personal Trainer

  • Cared for the needs of hundreds of members on a daily basis• Earned "Employee of the Month" - June 2007• Obtained NASM Personal Training Certificate in October 2007

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  Fund for the Public Interest

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2012

  Assistant Canvass Director

  • Helped run a successful fundraising campaign office • Supervised and trained staff through role plays and guided participative experience• Interviewed and hired new employees• Handled money, customer information and staff information with care• Assisted in managing payroll and the office budget• Consulted with leaders of organizations for which the office campaigned

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  Housesitting

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2019

  Housesitter

  • Cared for the physical and emotional well-being of multiple family pets and plants• Collected and sorted mail and newspapers daily• Maintained awareness of household appearance and informed homeowners of any issues noted

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  Powerhouse Gym

  Jul 2012 - Feb 2013

  Front Desk Supervisor

  • Provided exceptional customer service to each member• Safely managed customer and staff personal information • Screened applications and conducted initial interviews with potential employees• Trained and managed a team of employees• Generated weekly schedules for employees with consideration for personal needs and requests

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  Family Life Center

  May 2014 - May 2015

  • Supported students with their educational needs through guided practice and explanations of various concepts• Assisted the teacher by assembling, grading, and tracking the homework and various other student works• Supported students in exploring their educational goals as well as creating solutions to help them meet those goals• Managed the physical and emotional well-being of the classroom environment • Supported youth in enhancing communication skills, learning alternative behavioral responses, and acquiring positive life skills• Cared for the physical and emotional well-being of students and staff • Assisted in training new staff• Gained and implemented knowledge of the responsibilities of multiple positions and substituted when needed • Worked to build and maintain community contacts and relationships in order to provide students with positive learning experiences• Mentored students on proper business etiquette, employment skills, and appropriate community based social skills• Advised students in educational and professional goal creation and achievement

  • Classroom Assistant

    Nov 2014 - May 2015

  • Mental Health Counselor

    Feb 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Vocational Coordinator

    May 2014 - Jul 2014
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  ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services)

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  Behavioral Interventionist/New Hire Trainer

  • Provided one-to-one behavioral-based instruction to young children within the Autism spectrum• Assisted children with Autism in developing necessary skills to integrate into community settings• Collected data of each child's progress toward behavior goals and objectives• Trained new staff on proper clinical practices

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  Victor Treatment Center

  May 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Engaged in coordination of treatment with client’s treatment team and various stakeholders • Provided mental health rehabilitation services to client to improve functional daily living skills, social skills, and independent living skills• Completed Medi-Cal documentation pertaining to client’s progress towards individualized goals • Under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher, implemented the school curriculum, behavior management system, student’s IEP, and the specialty mental health services plan.• Ensured the safety of assigned students through direct supervision.• Implemented trauma informed interventions with all youth and effectively managed behaviors. • Was responsible for the care and supervision of severely emotionally disturbed children in accordance with the mandates of public law, state regulations and Agency operating plans.• Implemented trauma informed interventions with all youth and effectively managed crisis.• Appropriately dispensed medications to clients, reported medical needs of clients, accompanied clients to medical and court appointments.

  • Family Support Counselor

    Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Instructional Aide

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Program Coordinator

    May 2018 - Aug 2019
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  SONOMA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, LLC

  Sept 2022 - now

  Patient Care Technician

  • Managed patient care needs including assisting with feeding and cleaning the patient• Ensured the comfort and safety of patients at risk for injury or self-harm• Maintained a cleanly and orderly environment within patient rooms

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  Sutter Health

  Mar 2024 - Apr 2024

  MA Extern

  Practical application of medical assisting skills including: EKGs, injections, vital signs, rooming patients, coordination of care with providers, customer service, documentation, and more.