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Clerical, Mental Health, Retail, Warehouse, etc

I have done many jobs in many areas of the East coast. I am motivated and learn quickly, move up in job skills and often get promoted when possible to more skilled jobs.
Please view my most recent jobs and see if there isn't something I can help you with. I have done warehouse work, packing, shipping, clerical, inventory, and retail as well as teaching in Mental Health Recovery. (7 Years).
Contact me for more information if necessary or to view recommendations/refe­rences. Thank you.
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[Catherine M. Ryan] [contact information hidden]
[El Paso, TX 79934]

OBJECTIVE
To teach consumers/clients­ that recovery is possible, that they can be a responsible member of the community, that they can work and live without stigma, and that anything they wish to achieve is possible, using myself as an example of all these things using effective coping and social skills and encouraging and empowering them.
EXPERIENCE
[Certified Peer Specialist] [ November 2001] - [January 2009]
[Gateway Behavioral Health Services, 275 First St. Ext., Springfield, GA 31329]
[Mental Health Worker, Counselor, Peer]
• I provided peer support services to assigned consumers/clients­ by use of my own experiences
• I advocated for consumers/clients­ whenever possible, both in the community and facility
• I participated in treatment team activities, including documentation, treatment planning and one on one counseling whenever necessary, monitoring and reviewing goals, and use of behavioral modification tools when useful.
• I have lead and facilitated discussion groups to aid in recovery and learning self reliance & independence.
• I have done arts & crafts and can help find fun ways to learn.
• I have participated in the monitoring of consumers/clients­ and programs, creating new programs and aiding management in strategy planning
• I continue to maintain current knowledge of developments in the field by use of books, researching on computer, talking to other CPS’s, etc., and using new methods & skills whenever possible.
• I provided transportation of consumers/clients­ to community events and activities, sometimes jobs or home from jobs.
• I have taught appropriate social skills, job readiness skills, depression and anxiety skills, wellness and recovery skills.
• I have taught consumers/clients­ to manage their medications and appointments, to be responsible for their own well being.
• I have taught consumers/clients­ to manage their money, work toward goals and have independency from family or other services.
• I have continued to be certified in HELP (Help by Empowerment and Leadership Principles), First Aid, CPR, Driver’s Improvement, 15 passenger van driving, and other online or written courses required by my position.
• I have attended staffings, planning committees, treatment & services planning, talking with the Doctor during consumer/client appointments whenever necessary, and follow all policies and procedures.
• I have working knowledge of Word, Excel and many other forms of computer work. I learn and adapt quickly and am able to create spreadsheets and data bases.

[Various positions/jobs - Georgia] [1994] - [2001]
• Manager of Dominoes Restaurant
• Manager of Effingham Cleaners (dry-cleaning)
• Newspaper deliverer (Savannah Morning News)
• Cashier – Kroger supermarket
• Sandwich artist (Subway)
• Webmaster – teaching others computer skills
• Arts & crafts (consignment work)
• Various yard work
• Childcare
• I have worked in many types of jobs in various community settings/fields.

Bedford Fair Industries [1988] – [1989]
[Warehouse, shipping, receiving, picking/packing orders, customer returns/complaints]­
• I enjoyed working in the warehouse and learned about the catalog/retail business somewhat also.
• The company moved locations several times, which is why I left. They are now called Newport News women’s catalog.

[Retail - New York - Various] [1983] - [1994]
• After 2 year course at BOCES Technical School in New York for Cosmetology, I worked in a salon for approximately 2 years
• Worked in Caldor, Ames, Jamesway department stores.
• I began at Ames as a cashier, then began working in several departments as a Group Leader, then worked my way to stockperson, inventory clerk, and then Data Entry Clerk, until finally becoming the store secretary. I worked there for 3 years until moving to GA in 1994.

EDUCATION
[Certified as a Peer Specialist, Certified in CPR & First Aid, AA Driver’s Improvement Certification, 15 Passenger Van Certified, HELP Certified, High School Diploma]
[Various courses also required by APS/State in Professional/Mental­ Health positions. Some have been online, others written.]
[EXTRA]
• Excellent at facilitating groups and leading. I am honest and open to new experiences and will put my entire effort into any position.
• I put consumer’s/client’s­ needs first. The consumer/client is the one receiving services and as such deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.
• I am very good at documenting, have written progress notes for 7 years, and have been told they are used agency wide as reference for others to use.
• I have a working vehicle and am able to work immediately.
REFERENCES
Personal and Professional Letters of Recommendation on request.