YAMILETH MARTINEZ
**** * *** **, *** Angeles, CA 90063 · 323-***-****
************@*****.***
Sir/Madam:
Greetings. I would like to extend my aspiration to be a part of your prestigious company through any appropriate job designation, which my qualifications are most adapted. A high-performing employee is an essential part of your company’s continued growth and success. When adding to your team, you need professionals whose experience and record prove they will be successful. I believe you will agree that my qualifications in the enclosed Resume, amply demonstrate that I have the drive, track record of results and experience that can contribute to your respectful Facility. I am a hardworking, fast learning and motivator. A favorable consideration in this regard would be of utmost appreciation. My exposure to many different competitive jobs in the past has equipped me with necessary skills in handling different cases. It has also trained me to be efficient in multitask method of treatment to maximize my available resources.
My solid academic, experience, and knowledge, along with my passion and enthusiasm make me a valuable addition to your staff. I look forward to meeting with you for an interview. Please consider me in line with your expansion program. I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss any open position.
Attached herewith is my resume for your perusal and review. I am hoping that my substance and work experiences could be of service to your facility the soonest possible time. Respectfully yours,
Yamileth Martinez
Enclosure: Resume
2
EXPERIENCE
MAY 16, 2022 - TO PRESENT
ALCOHOL/DRUGS- SUBSTANCE ABUSE /VAPING COUNSELOR, CROSS COUNTRY EDUCATION (MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT)
Evaluating and counseling High School students by gathering information about their history of substance and vaping abuse that is currently using or have used. Devise a treatment plan to address their family’s support needs during substance abuse/vaping abuse treatment. Provide different type of talk including anger management, recovery support, relapse prevention, reality of sobriety, criminal addictive thinking and understand their behavior for using substance abuse/vaping abuse. Attentively listening to their problems and using a positive reinforcement solution. Meeting with their family members and provide guidance and support. Provide updates to school teachers, school Principal, school psychologist, school counselors, social workers about students’ progress. Maintaining a daily attendance sheet and writing case logs about student participation during counseling session.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021- TO DECEMBER 23, 2021
ALCOHOL/DRUGS- SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR, THE GEO GROUP, LONG BEACH 3MCRP REENTRY PROGRAM RE-HIRED.
Evaluating and counseling Men Parolees/Inmates base to base cases at the male community reentry Program. Provided confidential and appropriate treatment and recovery plans. Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions including (Anger management classes, recovery support, circle group, criminal-addictive thinking group, batterer’s intervention group, breaking the cycle of dependency, drug-alcohol education class, relapse prevention, life skills, seeking safety, reality of sobriety, coordinate with courts, Probation or Paroles Officers community services and other post-treatment Agencies. Monitored client progress and modified their treatment plans as needed. Data Input in the Company Automated reentry management system.
AUGUST 27, 2021 – TO SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
ALCOHOL/DRUGS- SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR, BAYMARK!, HEALTH SERVICES, LYNWOOD, CA
Provided confidential and appropriate treatment and recovery plans according to BayMark! Health Services Treatment Planning. Assisted treatments for Opioid use Disorder. Collaborating with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers and Monitored client progress and modified their treatment plans as needed. Completed and maintained accurate records and reports on clients-patients histories add services provided.
MAY 2021 – TO JUNE 25, 2021
ALCOHOL/DRUGS- SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR, THE GEO GROUP, COMPTON, CA Evaluating and counseling Parolees base to base cases at the male community reentry Program. Provided confidential and appropriate treatment and recovery plans. Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions including (Anger management classes, recovery support, circle group, criminal-addictive thinking group, batterer’s intervention group, breaking the cycle of dependency, drug-alcohol education class, relapse prevention, life skills, seeking safety, reality of sobriety, coordinate with courts, Probation or Paroles Officers community services and other post-treatment Agencies. Monitored client progress and modified their treatment plans as needed.
AUGUST 2020- TO FEBRUARY 2021
INTERN AT DUTC, DARE U TO CARE – 6 MONTHS TRAINING (277 HOURS) Assistant Director for both Residential (Men Parolees) no Parolees and sober living Alcohol and drug counselor. My duties were managing all aspects of case from date of entry to date of discharge
(Automated Reentry Management System) I evaluated clients-patient’s physical and mental behaviors. 3
Provided confidential and appropriate treatment and recovery plans. Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions including (Anger management classes, recovery support, circle group, criminal- addictive thinking group, batterer’s intervention group, breaking the cycle of dependency, drug-alcohol education class, relapse prevention, life skills, seeking safety, reality of sobriety, 12 steps study, AA12 Steps, parenting. Collaborating with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers, Departments of Corrections (coordinate with courts, Probation or Paroles Officers community services and other post- treatment Agencies. Monitored client progress and modified their treatment plans as needed. Completed and maintained accurate records and reports on clients-patients histories add services provided. Provided client-patient and family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs. Conducted drug urinalysis each time client-patient comes to facility to analyze and determine the degree of drug dependency. Conducted randomly drug urinalysis and report it to their probation or Parole Officer. Also, I intervened in crisis situations and work with disturbed clients or patients. As a Counselor I helped clients-patients to recover their well-being and to make changes in behavior that will improve their lives and help them rebuild relationships and if necessary, reestablish their career.
JULY 2015 TO AUGUST 2020
JUVENIL RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR, MCKINLEY CHILDREN CENTER, SAN DIMAS, CA Under State and Federal Law, I Protect and Supervise Misplaced, neglected, abused and abandoned children. My duties include conducting crisis intervention, mentoring, planning and executing learning activities, scheduling appointments, performing assessments, hosting group discussions, planning structured activity outings, and offering emotional support. As a counselor I have to be on constant alert due to the diverse background of the multiple children I protect. FEBRUARY 2015 -MAY 2015
YOUTH CARE COUNSELOR, OPTIMIST (YOUTH HOMES & FAMILY SERVICES), LOS ANGELES, CA
Providing case management and participating in the development and monitoring of treatment goals for each assigned resident (16 to 20 residents from the ages of 7 to 18) At a special unit such as: anger management, gang unit-Narcotics and sex offenders. Provide constant supervision to the resident in my care while in the group home. Utilizing the Pro-Act principles to de-escalate residents who are compromising their safety to others or the structure of the program. Ensure household routines are completed in a safe and timely manner: laundry, restocking, cleaning, preparing breakfast, and inspecting of the home maintenance corrections. Create a safe and constructive group social atmosphere for residents. Be Awake and alert while on shift. Assist residents with crisis, difficult or dispute. Assist resident to prepare for school by waking up residents, informing residents and providing assistance. Assisting in preparing residents for morning routine, including transportation of residents to various locations and/or appointments. Monitor and log resident’s emotional, behavioral and medical status. Ensure facility is secure and safe (locking doors, windows, cleaning supplies, cooking utensils, such as knives, a doing a walk through of the entire premises and dorms. Constant visual assessment of residents and group home environment which includes completing 10 minutes checks. Attend monthly staff meeting and in-service training. Conduct necessary intervention to provide safety to the resident and staff, including; verbal redirection, and counseling. Handling all outside correspondence such as runaways/hospitalizations/detainment procedures and protocol. Conduct physical searches of resident following agency guidelines upon residents returning from home passes, public school, run away and other community outings in which no group home supervision is provided. FEBRUARY 2014 – TO FEBRUARY 2015
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION OFFICER, (ON CALL) SOLUTIONS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LOS ANGELES, CA
Provides safety and protection for VIP, and celebrities at Los Angeles City Studios Productions. 4
Bodyguard for VIP and celebrities. Provide security protection for youth entertainment. MARCH 2012 – FEBRUARY 2014
PERSONAL CARE GIVER FOR ELDERLY/SENIORS, ANGELA GARCIA, LOS ANGELES, CA Helped senor with her activities of daily living, manage medication, talking to doctors/nurses on her behalf and take her to doctor’s appointments. Taking care of her household, chores, meals or bills, cleaning her house, buying groceries, and various miscellaneous duties. AUGUST 2011 – MARCH 2012
DETENTION OFFICER, SPECTRUM SECURITY, LOS ANGELES, CA
• Duties included Receive Immigration Customs Enforcement Detainees; conduct searches; inventory property; obtain critical health and mental information from detainees. Tag, seal and secure detainees personal property. Release detainees and their personal property when appropriate and in accordance with laws and regulations. Verifies identification of person seeking entrance to premises, directs visitors to proper location, searches visitors as necessary, control access and monitors movement. Transport detainees to and from hospital services or other required transportation and field as directed. Supervise detainees engage in cleaning facility. Distribute, preparing/serving food to detainees. Conduct security checks of the Detention Facility both physically and via closed circuit television. In absence of Detention Supervisor, I was assigned to supervisory duties and I supervised other detention officers. Engage in raining as required. JULY 2009 – TO AUGUST 2011
SECURITY OFFICER/FRONT LOBBY RECEPTIONIST, PACIFIC PROTECTION, SANTA ANA, CA
• Duties included; Met with those who arrived at the front lobby/desk greeting (Executives, managers, bankers, contractors, vendors, and Wells Fargo new hired employees or trainees) Answering questions, verified identification and granting access and directed them to their appointment destination. Check identification badges and granting employees access to premises. Patrol the interior and exterior areas of facility, escort visitors and staff. Respond to and investigate reports on theft, trip/falls. Operate a security communication center which includes monitoring and controlling surveillance camera television screens; answer intercom and telephones’ respond to and prioritize request for security and dispatch security staff NOVEMBER 2008 – TO JUNE 2009
SECURITY OFFICER, ANDREWS INTERNATIONAL, ROSEMEAD, CA Duties include met with those who arrived at the main entrance (Executives, managers, engineers, contractors, vendors, and new hired employees or trainees) Answering questions, verified identification and granting access and directed them to their appointment destination. Check identification badges and granting employees access to premises. Patrol the interior and exterior areas of facility, escort visitors and staff. Respond to and investigate reports on theft, trip/falls. Operate a security communication center which included monitoring and controlling surveillance camera television screens; answer intercom and telephones’ respond to and prioritize request for security and dispatch security staff. Escort female employees to their vehicle. MARCH 2007 – TO SEPTEMBER 2009
JAILER/CUSTODY OFFICER, AZUSA POLICE/LA HABRA POLICE DEPARTMENT,
• Duties included; Searches, photograph, inventory property, assists in interviewing inmates, obtain critical health and mental information from arrestees; complete paper and computer bookings and all 5
other related paperwork; Fingerprint and photograph inmates using the Automated Fingerprint System. Tag, seal, and secure inmate personal property. Release inmates and their personal property when appropriate and in accordance with laws and regulations. Assist inmates in completing their phone calls and house inmates according to proper classification in the housing area of the detention facility. Transports and controls inmates, and may be provide court security and serve as a bailiff. Receives court papers on inmates and checks for accuracy. Receives and reviews release orders; ensures orders are valid, issued by the appropriate court and not in conflict with orders from a higher court. Transports inmates to and from police department facility; accompanies inmates to court and hospital facilities, supervises inmates’ workers in work assignments. Conduct security checks of the detention facility both physically and via closed circuit television. Engage in training as required. EDUCATION
• HealthStaff Training Institute, Ontario, CA
Certificate of Completion# R1375450120 for Drug/Alcohol Counselor – from January 13, 2021 to January 13, 2022
HealthStaff Training Institute, Ontario, CA
Certificate of Completion: September 14, 2019
CCAPP (California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals), CA Credentialing of Completion: January 13, 2020
• CCAPP (California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals), CA Certificate of Completion: October 02, 2019
Degree: Confidentiality, Ethics & Boundaries Course
• Sheriff Police Academy, Riverside, CA
Graduated: June 2008
Degree: Sheriff Academy Level 1 Post Certified
• El Camino College, Gardena, CA
Graduated: June 2006
Degree: Reserve Officer Level 2 and 3 Post Certified
• R.O.P Administration of Justice Academy, Whittier, CA Graduated: June 2000
Degree: Criminal Justice Units
• East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, CA
6
Degree: 60 Units in Administration of Justice (Introduction of Administration of Justice 1, Concepts of Criminal Law, Legal Aspect of Evidence, Police Administration Systems, Police Evidence, Narcotics & Vice, Report Writing, Fingerprint Classification, Introduction to Correction, and Forensic Science) and general Ed.
• Rio Hondo College, Whittier CA Forensic Identification Program Post Certified December 2002
Certifications: Advance Photography, Crime Scene Investigation, Death Investigation, Friction Skin Comparison, Advance Latent Fingerprints, Trial Preparation and Court Demeanor, Advanced Investigative Techniques, Fingerprint Classification The Henry System & Fingerprint Comparison.
• High School: James A Garfield, Los Angeles, CA Graduated: June 1996
• Sheriff Explorer Academy, Whittier, CA
Graduated: June 1996
SKILLS
• Typing 30 wpw
• Basic Skills on Computer Application Software in Microsoft Word
• Internet Knowledgeable
• Certified in C.P.R & First Aid
• Certified in Pepper Spray
• Certified in Baton
• Guard Card Certified (Security Officer Training) and guard firearms
• School Security Officer course (SB 1626 California Education Code 3800.15/72330.5 Business and Professions Code 7583.45
• San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (Emergency Vehicle Operation Center) EVOC Basic Driver Training
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
• Self Defense Instructor (Chung Do Kwong Korean Martial Arts) LANGUAGES
• English/Spanish
REFERENCE:
• Available on request
7