I V A W E S T
E D U C A T I O N
S K I L L S
Leadership and Management
Interpersonal Communication
Strategic Planner
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Case Management
Clinical Assessment and Documentation
Individual and Group Therapy
Client Evaluation
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Grant Writing
Proficient in Microsoft and Excel Programming
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Officer - Major Iva West
June 1996 - June 2026
THE SALVATION ARMY
P R O F I L E
Starting out her professional career upon completion of Seminary College with The Salvation Army, Iva West was propelled into business, administration and ministry. The following 30 years was a whirlwind of experience gained in the fast-paced world of social services. Using her passion for people and finances, Iva excelled in her career of ministry and contributed to the non-profit organization by furthering her education and successfully obtaining multiple master's degrees. Now, she is looking to utilize her skills to benefit the next company/organization of her choice.
Helena, MT 59602
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C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor 3
Certified in Anger Management
Certified in CPR
Certified in De-Escalation
Certified in Disaster Relief
C O N T A C T
Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Efforts - housing, meals, spiritual care, and clothing.
9-11 Distaster Relief Efforts - spiritual care.
California Earthquake Disaster Relief Efforts - housing, meals, spiritual care, and clothing.
Responsible for in excess of 4 million dollars in grant wirting contributions.
Responsible for in excess of 10 local fundraising events. Weekly event planning during the entirety of employment. individual and group counseling for those in addiction recovery.
Administrator for programs at the Adult Rehabilitation Center in Canoga Park, San Diego and Seattle.
Administrator for local thrift stores which accumulated in excess of $10 million dollars per year.
Responsible for managing Social Services intake and execution of benefits.
Responsible for communication between local and Federal Agencies in accordance to the non-profit.
T h e S a l v a t i o n A r m y S e m i n a r y
A s s o c i a t e s o f A r t s - 1996
A z u s a P a c i f i c U n i v e r s i t y
B a c h e l o r s i n O r g a n i z a t i o n a l Leadership G r a d u a t e d : m a g n a c u m l a u d e - 2005 M i l l i g a n U n i v e r s i t y
M a s t e r s i n B u s i n e s s Administration
G r a d u a t e : m a g n a c u m l a u d e - 2010 G r a n d C a n y o n U n i v e r s i t y
M a s t e r s i n C h r i s t i a n Counseling - 2019