Experience

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  Bristol community college

  Oct 2001 - May 2003

  Tutor and mentor

  • Assisted students in subjects including psychology, english, biology and history• Helped students to create study plans and learn time management skills• Mentored students with mental and physical disabilities

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  Sardellas restaurant

  Oct 2002 - Mar 2009

  Marketing director/server/bartender

  • Created marketing ideas and strategies• Oversaw restaurant and bar daily operations• Worked with general manager and owner to maintain high quality standards• Assisted with training new employees

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  Newport vineyards & winery

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2007

  Tasting room worker/tour guide

  • Gave tours of vineyard and winery • Provided guests wine tastings and information about wine and wine making process• Assisted in inventory and tracking sales

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  Stone house 1854

  Mar 2009 - Oct 2009

  Restaurant manager

  • Helped to plan, open and operate 2 restaurants on premise, a 13-room boutique hotel and health spa• Created and implemented training program for all new employees• Worked with general manager, executive chef and owners on quality control • Gave tours of property to guests• Worked with locals to obtain historical information on area

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  Marina cafe & pub

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2019

  Co-owner/operator

  • High paced restaurant with diverse clientele • Created and implemented training procedures and performance reviews for all staff• Responsible for daily financials and book keeping records• Assisted in development of food and drink menus• Food Safety Manager Certification and TIPS Certified• Coordinated with community resources involving charity events and donations

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  Bristol community college

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Mental health and counseling services graduate intern

  • Provided Individual and group counseling• Risk management• Facilitated community based programming• Facilitated meditation and music therapy group• Bi-weekly collaboration with mental health counseling team

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  South bay community services - compassion | outreach | wellness

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

  Staff therapist

  • Provided outreach, community based counseling to individual, group, family and couples• Regularly consulted with outside agencies, referral sources, and other professionals• Initiated, maintained, and completed clinical files and records for each client• Conducted intakes, created treatment plans, utilized state approved mental health documentation• Maintained an average caseload of 30-35 clients• Diverse clientele from a variety of backgrounds• Familiar with Credible and other electronic medical records Show less

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  Adcare rhode island

  Apr 2017 - Dec 2020

  Licensed mental health counselor, licensed chemical dependency professional

  • Specialized in dual diagnosis treatment of all populations including first responders • Provided individual and family counseling in outpatient and inpatient settings• Facilitated intensive outpatient group counseling• Regularly consulted with outside agencies, referral sources, and other professionals• Initiated, maintained, and completed clinical files and records for each client• Performed utilization reviews with insurance companies• Performed phone screenings for potential clients• Used Salesforce, Collaborate and other electronic medical records• Familiar with local agencies and other service providers for external referrals• Facilitated clinical trainings for inpatient and outpatient staff Show less

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  Golden wellness counseling

  Mar 2020 - now

  Licensed mental health counselor/licensed chemical dependency professional

  Mental Health & Substance Abuse​Specializing in:​*Anxiety/Depression*Addiction*Family Counseling*Legal Issues/Legal Requirements*Grief and Loss*OCD*Stress Reduction*Relationships & Divorce*Career*Finding Meaning in Life *Adolescents

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  Salve regina university

  Jan 2023 - now

  Adjunct professor - clinical mental health: concentration in holistic counseling

  •Create and prepare course materials including syllabi, assignments, case studies, and handouts•Deliver lectures and model counseling skills, techniques, and theories•Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions to promote an open learning environment•Evaluate and grade students classwork, homework, and counseling skill development