Deborah Stinson
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SUMMARY STATEMENT
Over 15 years professional experience in corporate finance and accounting. During the past several years I have transitioned to a Community Health Worker with certification from the state of California as a Peer Support Specialist. As a person with my own lived experience I know that I have a wealth of knowledge and experience that I can draw on to help others. PEER SPECIALIST SKILLS
● Over 20 years lived experience
● Trained with WRAP & recovery principles
● Attended PTSD support and recovery groups where we learned & used Seeking Safety principles
● Learned & practiced Peer Support Specialist attending skills
● Practiced challenging one-on-one role playing skills during BestNow! Training
● Demonstrated peer support skills by preparing and performing case study scenario
● Participated in AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), OA (Overeaters Anonymous) and CLA
(Clutter’s Anonymous) groups
● Team player, dependable & caring
● Proficient using Office suite including spreadsheet, presentation and word processing programs using Microsoft, LibreOffice, and Google offices products. ACCOUNTING SKILLS
● Over 15 years Corporate accounting and finance experience
● Processed accounts payable, analyzed accruals and prepared account reconciliations.
● Interfaced with internal and external vendors to resolve payables issues
● Proficient with Quickbooks Online, SAP & PeopleSoft accounting software RELEVANT TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Highland Hospital, Oakland CA Jan 2019- June 2019
Peer Support Specialist Internship
Berkeley City College-
Bridge to Community Health Worker Certificate Program Spring 2021 Berkeley Adult School Fall - Winter 2020- 2021
Home Care Aide Certificate Course
Fall 2024, Aug 2018-June 2019
BestNow!, Oakland CA
Peer Support Specialist Training Program
Achieved Certification as a Peer Support Specialist in the state of California Wardrobe for Opportunity, Oakland CA Aug 2018 – Sept 2018 Pathways Job Preparation Program
EMPLOYMENT
New Community of Faith, San Jose CA 2016 – 2019
Bookkeeping and clerical duties
Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley CA July 2017- July 2018 Resident building manager
Abbott Diabetes Care, Alameda CA 2003-2014
Accountant
Sutter Hill Ventures, Palo Alto CA 2001-2003
Staff accountant
EDUCATION
BS, San Jose State University, Business Administration, Finance concentration Berkeley Adult School MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Suite Classes