A compassionate human ☺ offering both hands to hold. Acknowledges talents for success in analysis and intervention. Gravitates towards multi-theoretical approaches and psychotherapy. While youthful, often described as an "old soul". Has surpassed many expectations with great gratitude; only hopes to continue enhancing the mental health field in as many ways as possible. Producing positive effects in individuals willing to heal, success is observed in the increased amount of clients meeting strength for resilience. Pursuing a career with such purpose, luckily this work does not feel like work, but a passion that eagerly waits attending to each and every morning.
Hi, I’m
Amanda Bracaj ☺
Windsor,ON
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Employed, Resilient Hearts Canada Inc. (RHCI)
☺ Corporate Investor
11.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Expertise in residential, commercial, and industrial property investment.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Committed to achieving exceptional results and improving investment strategies.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
L.A. Town Grill
☺ Managing Server
09.2014 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Demonstrated efficient pacing and menu familiarity while attending to parties up to 120.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Embrace Inner Peace (P.E.F. Global Organization)
☺ Mental Health Trainee, Undergraduate Researcher
04.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Promoted to shadow counsel three groups along with mentor, gaining extensive knowledge and expertise on the analysis and treatment in a counseling workspace.
- Documented client progress in files.
- Shadowed mentor with client assessments.
- Trusted by mentor to collaborate with treatment plans for learning purposes.
- Trained with broad range of clients with schizophrenia, post-traumatic trauma from abuse, and depression.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships.
- Designed and implemented a self-healing model, incorporating client resources and feedback to further develop and improve overall mission.
- Dealt with substance dependence and co- occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Offered extension; mentorship ended early due to employer's unforeseen health circumstances.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Education
University of WindsorWindsor, ON
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science & Psychology Comb. (BAHSc.)
04.2024
University Overview
University of WindsorWindsor, ON
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science (BAH)
12.2021
University Overview
Skills
☺ Excellent Communication
☺ Recordkeeping
☺ Organization & Time Management
☺ Decision-Making
☺ Attention to Detail
☺ Teamwork and Collaboration
☺ Reflective & Active Listening
☺ Crisis Intervention (CPR & PFA)
☺ Substance-Use Disorder Screening
☺ Addictions Treatment & Prevention
☺ Mindfulness & Lifelong Learning
☺ School-Based Interventions
☺ Neurobiology of Psychology
Other Affiliations
Other Affiliations
DEFEND Children (Non-Profit Org.)
DEFEND's mission statement is to lobby for measures to prevent accessing children and other vulnerable people through the use of social media. Their vision is to implement safe, online solutions for children and vulnerable people, eradicating: child sexual abuse; child luring; child exploitation; cyber-bullying; and scamming. Granted a position on their Education Team; this is a multi-faceted team whose role is to create educational content for workshops on DEFEND's social media and website. Engage the general public to spread awareness about children's risks online and preventative action.
Languages
English ☺
Native or Bilingual
Albanian ☺
Native or Bilingual
French ☺
Limited Working
Certificates Specialization
Certificates Specialization
☺ CPR / AED / First-Aid Certificate (Adult, Child, & Infant Choking) Injury & Universal Precautions, National CPR Foundation (re 12/2023)
☺ Psychological First Aid Certificate, Johns Hopkins University, 09/2023 (85 %)
☺ Mindfulness and Well-Being: Foundations Certificate, Rice University, 09/2023 (100 %)
☺ Addictions Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers Certificate, Yale University, 10/2023 (87.8 %)
☺ Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential Certificate, McMaster University, 10/2023 (94.4 %)
☺ Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life Certificate, University of Chicago, 12/2023 (95.8 %)
Specialization in School Health for Children & Adolescents, University of Colorado System, Expected 01/2024
☺ Certificate 1: Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School, 10/2023 (95.2 %)
☺ Certificate 2: Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School, 11/2023 (90.8 %)
☺ Certificate 3: Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioural, and Special Education Services in School, 12/2023 (TBD)
☺ Certificate 4: Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation, 01/2024 (TBD)
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Experience
- Political Science Committee (PSC), demonstrated strong intrapersonal skills, through independent data collection, analysis, and output.
- ShareASmile, fundraised for children's hospitals through the semesters through bake sales; etc.
- Best Buddies Canada, planned activities with intellectually disabled students and/or members once every week for a semester.
- WINWBF2018 (Fundraiser for the Summit Centre for Preschool Children With Autism), took part in this fundraiser developing skills needed socially and for interest.
- WINWBF2019 (Fundraiser for the Summit Centre for Preschool Children With Autism), took part in this fundraiser developing skills needed socially and for interest.
Timeline
☺ Mental Health Trainee, Undergraduate Researcher
Embrace Inner Peace (P.E.F. Global Organization)
04.2023 - 09.2023
☺ Corporate Investor
Self-Employed, Resilient Hearts Canada Inc. (RHCI)
11.2016 - Current
☺ Managing Server
L.A. Town Grill
09.2014 - 11.2023
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science & Psychology Comb. (BAHSc.)
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science (BAH)
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