BRENDA BRAZELL

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Bronx, New York 10453 Cellular: 646-***-****

E mail: acgg9d@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a rewarding and challenging position with an organization where my experience and abilities will

enable me to make a strong contribution. Substance Abuse Counselor, Experience in Psychosocial Treatment Plans, Weekly

progress Notes Individuals Group, Seminars Monitors Progress Toxicology Process.

EDUCATION:

LEHMAN COLLEGE/CUNY Bronx, New York

Bachelor of Arts Graduated: May

2013

Major: Sociology ~ Minor: Psychology

CERTIFICATES:

ARGUS CAREER TRAINING INSTITUTE Bronx, New York

Certificate Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor/Training (CASAC T # 21339) Expire: July 11th, 2015

WORK EXPERIENCE:

BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE Bronx, New York

Office Assistant 06/2010 –

08/2011

Operated office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems,

and personal computers

Greeted visitors and callers, handle their inquiries, and direct them to the appropriate persons according

to their needs

Maintained and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a

computer

Provided information about establishment such as location of departments or offices, employees within

the organization

TAYLOR MAYD, INC. Bronx, New York

02/2009 –

Substance Abuse Counselor

03/2010

Facilitated relapse prevention, anger management, parenting and domestic violence and individual

counseling

Assessment of program eligibility intake process

Monitored weekly random urine toxicology

Caseload consisted of 11 clients of parents and significant

UNITED BRONX PARENT Bronx, New York

11/2007 –

Substance Abuse Counselor

06/2008

Worked with a population of homeless and HIV / Aids affected between ages 18 -50 in a five phase

substance abuser program

Caseload consisted of 10 women and their children

Conducted relapse prevention counselor: groups & individual counseling on relapse preventions

Provided orientations on guidelines rules and regulations of program

ODYSSEY HOUSE Bronx, New York

04/2007 –

Abuse Substance Apprentice

07/2007

Document: psychology, groups notes

Facilitated Seminars & groups

Confirmed that residents are safe and in their area

Monitored Toxicology process

Relapsed Prevention Counselor: groups & individuals

Clerical Duties: Answer phones, prepares intake packet and schedule

SKILLS & STRENGTHS:

Type 30 35 words per minute

Microsoft Word & Excel

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