Amanda May Spearin
North Bend, WA 98045
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in a growing and dynamic environment, which will allow me to enrich the lives of others and provide an opportunity for continued professional growth.
EDUCATION
Washington State University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Emphasis in child counseling and helping skills
EMPLOYMENT
Child Abuse Prevention Council
The Project Coordinator position worked with other professional agencies within the Shasta County implement prevention strategies. The job also included coordinating the Child Death Review Team working with agencies county and nation wide. Other duties included: contracts, workers compensation insurance, planning company parties such as the Christmas Luncheon, budgets, billing, coordinating and assisting the regional leaders and data input.
Castle Rock Services
Worked as a case manager and guardian for a specific group of elderly clients. Provided support for families and acted as liaison between facilities, doctors, care takers, service providers and families. Job included a wide range of duties such as ensuring proper actions and care were taken, ensured clients were treated with respect and dignity and assisted clients with all faucets of the aging process. Also included secretarial skills such as typing, filing, billing and scheduling.
Affinity, Inc.
Worked as a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist. I worked directly with children and their families ages six to sixteen, suffering from a mental illness and I provide counseling in dealing with coping skills, symptom management, communication skills, social skills, parenting skills, family communication and skills, and school assistance.
Event Planning
Contracted independently to plan weddings and special events. Worked directly with families to coordinate and design the event including activities such as: contracts, price negotiation, time management, managing wait staff, family crisis intervention, invitation design, decorating and consulting.
SPECIALIZED QUALIFICATIONS
Further specialized training and qualifications
Child Abnormal Psychology
Counseling and Helping Skills
Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Suicidal Crisis Intervention
Trauma Event Counseling
CPR and First Aid Certified (adults & children)