A Full-Time Peer Specialist
Resume:
Gamie Prado
Wilmington, Delaware 19808
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
A highly ethical employee seeking a full-time position where my educational training, personal and professional experience can be utilized to assist recovering clients reach their full potential and become productive citizens.
EDUCATION
Art Institute of Philadelphia 2002
Associates Degree-Video Production
Springfield College
Bachelor’s degree – Human Services 2015
Delaware Skills Center
Certified Construction/ maintenance 2020
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Certified Peer Specialist 2012
Certified Community Health Worker 2013
Certified HIV/HEP-C Tester/Counselor
Certified Construction/ maintenance 2015
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Proficiently bi-lingual in Spanish, as a second language
• Knowledgeable in Graphic Design/Web Applications, including Design Macromedia Director,
Dream Weaver, Fireworks, Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Image Read Programs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
D/A Mechanical - Wilmington, DE Sept. 2015-2023
Plumbing and HVAC
• Wide experience in the plumbing industry especially in Installation, retro, and maintenance
• Knowledgeable in the maintenance of plumbing/HVAC systems both in commercial and residential buildings
• Able to read and interpret varying specifications of buildings
• Experience in installing and assembling metal and PVC pipes, fixtures and HVAC/plumbing equipment
• Experienced in all plumbing codes, equipment, and tools
• Able to operate and maintain run pumps, boilers, and heaters
• Able to install, repair and carry out preventative procedures on all plumbing/HVAC systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work even in harsh conditions and under pressure
• Can work with minimum or no supervision
• Knowledgeable in steam, natural gas, and water distribution systems
• Great leadership skills especially in emergency and troubleshooting scenarios
• Able to follow both written and oral instructions
NET Kirkwood Detoxification Center- Wilmington, DE Sept. 2013-2015
Behavioral Health Assistant/Peer Specialist
• Assist in ensuring patients’ safety and comfort by enforcing treatment center rules
• Prepare patients for medical discharge by obtaining appropriate documents
• Transport patients to other treatment centers or local hospitals as needed
• Engage in recovery based discussions with patients, encouraging them to make better choices
• Collaborate with nurses to help meet patients’ medical needs.
Brandywine Counseling and Community Services -Wilmington, DE Sept. 2012- DEC 2013 Needle Exchange Program (NEP) Specialist
• Adhere to NEP van site schedule to provide NEP services within Newcastle County, DE
• Perform HIV & Hepatitis C testing and counseling
• Educate clients on HIV, Hepatitis C, and overdose prevention
• Work diligently to get clients into recovery treatment programs
• Distribute information promoting risk prevention & drug treatment
Double Trouble in Recovery (DTR) Administrator
• Establish the Double Trouble in Recovery Program within Newcastle County, DE
• Facilitate bi-weekly 12 Step-based meetings specifically for individuals who suffer from addiction and mental illness
• Network with local inpatient institutions, bringing DTR into their facilities and encourage their patients to continue with the DTR program after they complete their inpatient treatment
AMBO Entertainment -Wilmington, DE Jan. 2002- Present
Owner/Film Producer/Editor
• Collaborate with local non-profit organizations and entrepreneurs in efforts to get their message to the public through multi-media
• Produce, direct, edit T.V. commercials and promotional material for non-profit organizations to help increase their funding potential
International Security -Wilmington, DE Jan. 2015- Mar. 2016 Security Guard
• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Obtains help by sounding alarms. Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
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