Geraldine Smith
***** ******* **** **. - ******, MI 48089 – 586-***-**** – 313-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as a Substance Abuse Counselor where I will apply my knowledge and training obtained from
education and experience to aid the client in his/her goals.
HIGLLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Associates of Applied Science Mental Health
• Experienced working with in and out patients at Mariner Men Treatment Center
• Ease at leading group meetings
• Practiced in leading one-on-one intake sessions
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word
• Efficient in general office procedures
REVELANT SKILLS
Active Listening
• Give full attention to what people are saying
• Take time to understand points being made
• Ask questions that are appropriate and not interrupt at inappropriate times
Social Perceptiveness
• Aware of other’s reactions
• Understand why people react as they do
Critical Thinking
• Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solution, conclusion, or
approaches to problems
• Talk to others to effectively convey information
Writing/Written Comprehension
• Proficient ability to read/understand ideas presented in writing
• Effectual communication in writing regarding the needs of the client
Problem Sensitivity
• Competent ability to recognize when something is wrong or about to go wrong
• Adept at being able to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Mudd-Lyman Set and Services Skokie, IL 09/2005 - 01/2009
Field Representative
Berkley School District Berkley, MI 06/2004 – 09/2005
Care Provider
Standard Building Maintenance Ferndale, MI 07/2003 – 09/2005
Building Supervisor
One Source Detroit, MI 10/1996 – 11/2002
Site Supervisor
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES
Wayne County Community District College Detroit, MI
Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Member of the National Dean’s List
Mental Health
Associates of Applied Science
Substance Abuse Counselor
Certificate