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Certified Peer Support Specialist

Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Posted:
October 11, 2021

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Cheryl Armstrong

***** *. ********* ***. • Tolleson, AZ 85353 • adozw7@r.postjobfree.com

Published Author • Advocate • Peer Support Specialist

Performance Profile

Highly motivated, results driven professional who is committed to empowering others to achieve success in their lives. Possess leadership and organizational skills, begin with the end in mind, and have a strong initiative to build a large network that inspires and teaches others.

Core Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Dependable, accurate, and detail oriented

• Creative and driven in generating and pursuing new ideas

• Encourages and supports others to work at their highest level

• Editing Skills

• Determined, enthusiastic and energetic self-starter

Experience

Published Author, Phoenix, AZ

Published non-fiction book about character development and transformation

Participated in all stages of manuscript preparation and book production and promotion

State of Colorado, Pueblo, CO

Dog Handler

Taught training fundamentals and obedience skills to a variety of breeds

Instructed on vet care and animal rescue

IBPSA Pet Care Provider Certified

Maintained medical records and instructed incoming team members on program dynamics

State of Colorado, Pueblo, CO

Reentry Consultant

Was instrumental in assisting students with resume and cover letter writing in Pre-Release program

Provided students with assistance on Microsoft Word and Winway Resume program

Maintained attendance records and reentry statistics

Supplied information and answered questions about reentry services and resources

State of Colorado, Pueblo, CO

Library Clerk

Provided assistance to librarians in the maintenance and collection of books, magazines, and other materials

Instructed patrons on how to use reference materials and updated records on computer

Education

California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA

Master of Arts in Humanities

Earned GPA of 3.76

Published thesis in 2016: “The History of Juvenile Justice and the Philosophical Origins and Impacts of Retributive Justice”

Adams State University, Alamosa, CO

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Graduated Summa Cum Laude, 3.9 GPA

Emphasis in Sociology and Graphic Design

State of Colorado, Denver, CO

General Equivalency Diploma

Training

A.L.O.C.S., Phoenix, AZ

Nationally Certified Peer Support Specialist

70 hours of peer support certification training

Peer Support Specialist Internship to train to become a peer support facilitator

Interact and engage with members to support them in their reintegration and sobriety struggles

Defy Ventures, Inc., Denver, CO

Entrepreneur-in-Training

Nationally recognized entrepreneurship training program and startup incubator

Engaged in hands-on leadership, management, and entrepreneurial training

Developed team-building skills, emotional intelligence, innovative spirit, and endurance

Volunteer Leadership

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Pueblo, CO

Core Group Trainer

Over three years experience assisting instructors and students with class material

Beyond Thinking, Pueblo, CO

Co-Facilitator

Co-instructor for self-help course that takes business-like approach to personal and professional development

Helped individuals to apply class material in their daily lives in order to achieve individual success



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