residential counselor, child mentor, youth care worker, receptionist

Location:

Charlotte, NC, 28262

Salary:

$27,000

Posted:

October 15, 2009

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Resume:

CYNTHIA RENEE WOOD

**** ****** **** ***** ***. E

Charlotte, NC 28262

704-***-**** or 434-***-**** (cell)

*.*******@*****.***

PROFILE

An experienced counselor/entrepreneur offering comprehensive experience, coupled with a BS degree in Criminal Justice… Able to develop a rapport with individuals at all levels... Self-motivated, goal oriented, and focused in providing excellent customer service in a timely fashion… Excellent communication skills; both one on one or within a group... Strong leadership skills; motivates others to perform at their highest levels... Strong work ethic, committed to company success, positive and professional attitude…

Knowledge encompasses the following key areas:

Family/individual Counseling Interviewing/Mentoring Case Investigation/Management

Program Coordination Learning Discipline Treatment Plan Implementation

Need Assessments Crisis Intervention State/Federal Rules & Regulation

Safety/Quality Assurance Scheduling/Coordinating Community/Customer Relations

Staff Training/Development Retail/Front-End Management Documentation’s/Memos

Office Administration Stocking/Vendor Relations Cash Management

Daycare Worker

EDUCATION: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Degree: BS in Criminal Justice, Graduated, 2006

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Vision House, Winston Salem, NC 2005 – 2007

Residential Counselor/Case Management - Volunteer Work

Effectively assisted women with their daily goals and provided case management in helping with creating measurable goals and assuring that they attended AA meetings. Developed rapport with their vocation rehabilitation counselors. Provided transportation to meetings and appointments in a timely fashion. Worked with their families and developed schedules for their children to visit on the weekends. Successfully provided mentoring and direction in getting their lives back together.

Math and English Tutor 1988 - 1991

Taught Math and English to kids for 3 years while in high school. Created lesson plans, reviewed homework, and enhanced student performance.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

James Martin Middle School 09/08-present

Substitute Teacher

Nestle, Danville, VA 06/97 – 08/07

Cooler Inspector

Analyzed and inspected food products to ensure quality and safety standards.

Dreamz Salon, Danville, VA 11/04 – 04/06

Owner/Manager/Receptionist

Effectively managed all aspects of business development duties including hiring, training, and developing, employee, sales/marketing, promotions, ordering supplies, and maintaining inventory. Performed all receptionist duties.

Fitness Today, Danville, VA 05/95 – 06/97

Receptionist/Front-End Manager/Child Care Worker

Successfully managed all aspects of front-end duties including greeting customers, answering phones, enrolling new members, handling cash and scheduling employees. Assisted with daycare services.

Express Mart, Danville, VA 06/92 - 05/95

Cashier – Acting Supervisor

Assisted manager with various other duties including supervision of entire store, singing in vendors, scheduling workload, stocking merchandise, and handling cash. Ran cash register, greeted customers, maintained cash drawers, and provided excellent customer service.

CYNTHIA RENEE WOOD

9629 Ashley Lake Court Apt. E

Charlotte, NC 28262

704-***-**** or 434-***-**** (cell)

*.*******@*****.***

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am very interested in pursuing career opportunities where my counseling, student coaching, staff training, and related experience would be an asset to your organization. Enclosed is a copy of my resume for your review and consideration.

Some of my strengths are:

 Gained knowledge in the areas of screening, interviewing, counseling, case management, group/individual meetings, performance evaluations, and government rules and regulations, safety standards and quality assurance.

 Implemented various educational programs that enhanced individual performance and behavioral goals.

 Consistently monitored daily activities of individual to meet their established goals.

 Successfully provided need assessment and group sessions for individual and family.

 Held full-time and part-time jobs in order to pay for college expenses.

 Familiar with computers including windows.

 Additional experience includes administration, customer service, and front-end management

 Consistently increased membership enrollment through effective sales and marketing skills.

As you will see in my resume, I am a multi-tasking professional and successful entrepreneur. I developed my business from ground-up and maintained outstanding relations with each customer. Combine my education, experience determination and you get a self-driven individual who believes in achieving results. Being highly self-motivated, I am very willing to accept a challenging position that will allow me to grow and progress within your organization.

Salary requirements are open and negotiable, depending upon benefits and challenges. To further enhance my ability to help individuals achieve their potential, I welcome any additional training. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss in greater detail how my talents and experience can contribute to the success of your company. Thank you for your consideration and reply.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Renee Wood

CYNTHIA RENEE WOOD

9629 Ashley Lake Court Apt. E

Charlotte, NC 28262

704-***-**** or 434-***-**** (cell)

*.*******@*****.***

REFERENCES

Sophia Feaster, Counselor (Residential) – Co-owner

The Vision House

533 Summit Street, Winston, Salem, NC 27101

336-***-****