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Certified Addictions Counselor Trainee

Client Centered w Detail Driven w Individual and Group Settings w Dedicated w Highly Effective

      Certified to be an addictions counselor trainee in the State of Maryland eager to deliver highest quality services to clients and their families in areas of substance abuse counseling and behavior modification under the guidance of an experienced supervisor, maintaining HIPAA guidelines

      Familiar with group facilitation addressing adults, adolescent and family issues

      Excellent communicator with demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff, volunteers, management and others at all organizational levels

      Outstanding blend of organization, prioritization, leadership, and interpersonal skills

      Proven ability to lead team members, manage a wide range of duties simultaneously, and coordinate multi-level directives

      Mentor and lead teams by example and with integrity to deliver service excellence

      Adept at working and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team

      Working knowledge of theories of addiction and techniques to overcome

Key Strengths

Step By Step Preschool, Sparks, MD, 2014 present

Discovery Program at Woodholme, Pikesville, MD, 2012 2014

Preschool Teacher

         Organize and plan weekly lesson plans for preschool classroom. Actively observe children s progress, alter teaching approaches where necessary for greater individual child learning achievement.

         Maintain close communication with parents to discuss children s progress, keep detailed records.

         Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure greatest service to children and their families.

Health Data Essentials, Baltimore, MD, 2010 2012

Sales Representative

         Assessed and analyzed customer needs, implemented solutions to meet customer needs and business goals. Consistently exceeded sales goals.

         Developed short and long term strategies to achieve stated sales targets.

Earlier Professional Experience

         Sales Representative, Val-Pak, Baltimore, MD

         Sales Representative, Clear Channel/WPOC, Baltimore, MD

         Preschool Teacher, Happy Acres, Owings Mills, MD

         Preschool Teacher, Learning Ladder, Baltimore, MD

         Preschool Teacher, Children s Corner, Owings Mills, MD

         Preschool Teacher, Chizuk Amuno Congregation, Baltimore, MD

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Associate of Arts in Human Services, name of school, location, anticipated 2018

         Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) certification in progress; certified trainee

Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, Towson University, Baltimore, MD, anticipated 2018

         Education concentration

         90-hour certification for preschool education

Technical Skills

         ASI, AUDIT, DAST, BPI screening and assessment tools

         All components of Microsoft Office

External Planning Activities

         Determined logistics and organized a one-year worldwide sabbatical to third world countries. Assessed budget, accommodations, itinerary, health needs and safety. Successfully interacted with an array of individuals in foreign countries to navigate foreign systems.

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as an addictions counselor trainee and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I will soon complete both an Associate degree in Human Services as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) as well as a Bachelor degree in Social Science with an education concentration. At present I am certified to serve as a trainee in the State of Maryland under the direction of a supervisor.

I have extensive experience as a preschool teacher and significant experience as a successful sales representative, providing me with well-honed observation and problem resolution skills. I have much experience working and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and working knowledge of theories of addiction and techniques to overcome issues.

To complement this background, I am an excellent communicator with demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff, volunteers, management and others at all organizational levels. I have proven ability to lead team members, manage a wide range of duties simultaneously, and coordinate multi-level directives. I also possess an outstanding blend of organization, prioritization, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player prepared to deliver immediate and long-term results and committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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