life coach resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Experienced life coach partnering with clients to assess their strengths, weaknesses, problems and needs creating positive practices, and offering guidance. Skilled in supporting clients in issues such as career development, love and relationships, health and well-being, addictions issues and positive living. Well-versed in goal setting, building skills and facilitating individual or group instruction. Able to model behaviors and social skills in diverse settings. Certified in Positive Psychology Coaching. Able to help individuals build useful life skills and manage challenging circumstances. Compassionate and energetic with in-depth understanding of coaching processes. Insightful Recovery Coach familiar with Substance Abuse treatment protocols. Adept at responding to emergency situations with a calm and respectful approach. Passionate about client support and resource advocacy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Skills
Help clients develop and start a recovery plan.
Support clients and family to create stability during recovery from an alcohol use disorder.
Identify obstacles to success and help an individual overcome them.
Provide guidance and mentorship for people involved in a recovery program or who are seeking to become involved in a recovery program.
Offer motivation for individuals who are in recovery from an alcohol use disorder in order to stick with the program and avoid relapse.
Give positive reinforcement when individuals reach goals, engage in proactive activities, and improve themselves.
Offer practical advice and accountability to help individuals reach attainable goals.
Conduct research to assist individuals to find and obtain necessary resources to reach their goals.
Act as an advocate and serve as a liaison between treatment programs and the individual.
Serve as a positive role model to inspire clients and to help focus their energy in the right direction.
Offer peer support with personal and specialized knowledge on how to help an individual in recovery avoid common pitfalls.
Share my experience with clients and develop a connection that provides peer support as well as coaching.
Work History
06/2012 to CurrentLife CoachThe Resource Center | Wellsville, NY,
Partner with clients to identify and achieve goals for life betterment and personal improvement such as career, relationships, or substance use.
Help clients structure their time to achieve goals and offer accountability.
Maintain professional relationship with clients wherein goals are attained and obstacles are discussed without reservation or judgement.
Help clients improve general outlook on life, including self-esteem, optimism, and willfulness to pursue goals consistently.
04/2008 to 04/2012Intensive Outpatient Counselor Merakey | Broomall, PA,
Screened and evaluated clients for appropriate level of treatment of substance abuse.
Continued with Intake processes safe guarding client's confidentiality.
Orient clients to program rules, client rights, responsibilities, etc.
Assessment to identify and evaluate client’s strengths, weaknesses, issues, and needs.
Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Provided counseling to individuals, groups, and family members to assist in coping skills, problem solving and decision making.
Crisis Intervention in a safe and timely manner as needed.
Educate clients about the disease of substance use, life skills and decision making.
Refer clients to other sources as needed.
Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Completed required documentation in timely manner.
Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
Coordinated counseling efforts with mental health professionals, doctors, nurses and social workers.
01/2000 to 05/2007Jewelry DesignerCentric Brands Inc. | Greensboro, NC,
Fabricated pieces by hand and used specialized equipment such as PMC and CADCAM.
Designed and fabricate the Mesopotamian Collection for sale in MMA stores and Catalogs.
Worked with design staff to create unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications in a timely manor.
Completed work with metals such as gold and silver, as well as wide range of stone types.
05/1983 to 08/1984English TeacherBuffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools | Buffalo, MN,
Educated Japanese College students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for students.
Taught students building blocks of the English language, as well as advanced concepts of English Literature.
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Education
Expected in 2011 to to Professional Continuing Education | Advanced Substance Abuse Treatment 2011Harvard University, Cambridge, MAGPA:
Expected in to to Master of Arts | Teaching 1981Brown University, Providence, RIGPA:
Expected in to to Bachelor of Arts | English 1980Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PAGPA:
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
www.DawnClaireCoaching.com
Accomplishments
Voted Number One Life Coach in Hunterdon County 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. (Hunterdon Happenings)
Certifications
Certified Grey Area Drinker Recovery Coach, Jolene Park, 2019
Certified Level I Prime Solutions Training, Prevention Research Institute, Lexington Kentucky 2019
Certified Positive Psychology Life Coach, Whole Being Institute, Lenox MA, 2012
Certified Instructor Yoga of Recovery, Sivananda Center Woodbourne NY 2011
Certified Forgiveness Trainer, Center for Prevention and Counseling, Newton NJ 2010
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certification Board of NJ 2008
Affiliations
International Positive Psychology Association, current member
Recovery Coaches International, current member
Institute of Coaching Professionals, current member
Skills
Help clients develop and start a recovery plan.
Support clients and family to create stability during recovery from an alcohol use disorder.
Identify obstacles to success and help an individual overcome them.
Provide guidance and mentorship for people involved in a recovery program or who are seeking to become involved in a recovery program.
Offer motivation for individuals who are in recovery from an alcohol use disorder in order to stick with the program and avoid relapse.
Give positive reinforcement when individuals reach goals, engage in proactive activities, and improve themselves.
Offer practical advice and accountability to help individuals reach attainable goals.
Conduct research to assist individuals to find and obtain necessary resources to reach their goals.
Act as an advocate and serve as a liaison between treatment programs and the individual.
Serve as a positive role model to inspire clients and to help focus their energy in the right direction.
Offer peer support with personal and specialized knowledge on how to help an individual in recovery avoid common pitfalls.
Share my experience with clients and develop a connection that provides peer support as well as coaching.
Work History
06/2012 to CurrentLife CoachJessicaClaire Coaching | Annandale, NJ, NJ
Partner with clients to identify and achieve goals for life betterment and personal improvement such as career, relationships, or substance use.
Help clients structure their time to achieve goals and offer accountability.
Maintain professional relationship with clients wherein goals are attained and obstacles are discussed without reservation or judgement.
Help clients improve general outlook on life, including self-esteem, optimism, and willfulness to pursue goals consistently.
04/2008 to 04/2012Intensive Outpatient Counselor Guided Life Structures | Somerville, NJ
Screened and evaluated clients for appropriate level of treatment of substance abuse.
Continued with Intake processes safe guarding client's confidentiality.
Orient clients to program rules, client rights, responsibilities, etc.
Assessment to identify and evaluate client’s strengths, weaknesses, issues, and needs.
Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Provided counseling to individuals, groups, and family members to assist in coping skills, problem solving and decision making.
Crisis Intervention in a safe and timely manner as needed.
Educate clients about the disease of substance use, life skills and decision making.
Refer clients to other sources as needed.
Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Completed required documentation in timely manner.
Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
Coordinated counseling efforts with mental health professionals, doctors, nurses and social workers.
01/2000 to 05/2007Jewelry DesignerMetropolitan Museum Of Art | New York, NY
Fabricated pieces by hand and used specialized equipment such as PMC and CADCAM.
Designed and fabricate the Mesopotamian Collection for sale in MMA stores and Catalogs.
Worked with design staff to create unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications in a timely manor.
Completed work with metals such as gold and silver, as well as wide range of stone types.
05/1983 to 08/1984English TeacherIkebukuro University | Tokyo, Japan
Educated Japanese College students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for students.
Taught students building blocks of the English language, as well as advanced concepts of English Literature.
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
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