Highly accomplished Public Education Specialist and Mental Health professional with 15 years of experience in developing and delivering engaging and impactful training programs, fostering community engagement, and creating psychologically safe environments.
Extensive experience in designing and delivering compelling presentations for external clients in the corporate and community sectors, coupled with a strong background in direct client services and case management.
Proven ability to manage complex cases, provide client advocacy, and facilitate positive outcomes in crisis situations. Seeking to leverage expertise in mental health, conflict resolution, psychological health and safety, crisis intervention, to contribute to a case management team.
· Facilitated over 400 training and education sessions to over 100 different companies, organizations, non-profits, and community groups. Developed and delivered over 400 custom and accredited training programs on mental health, addiction awareness, and suicide prevention to diverse audiences.
· Provided consultation to 17 organizations on improving psychological health and safety in the workplace, implementing strategies that led to increased well-being and safety for employees
· Conducted needs assessments and developed tailored interventions addressing specific workplace challenges.
· Participated in community outreach and media engagement to raise awareness and reduce stigma.
· Increased revenue through our training social enterprise by 15%.
· Provided direct client services including needs assessment, individual and group psychoeducational skills development and case management.
· Developed and facilitated psycho-educational and recreational programs for individuals managing mental health and addiction challenges.
· Collaborated with community organizations to create accessible and integrated services for vulnerable populations.
· Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records and progress notes.
· Coordinated care with other healthcare providers and community resources.
· Assisted clients with benefit applications and navigating the healthcare system.
· Responded to mental health and addictions crises in the community, collaborating with the 24/7 Reach Out crisis line, London Police Services, and EMS.
· Provided on-site crisis intervention, assessment, and stabilization services to individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges.
· Demonstrated effective communication and de-escalation techniques in high-pressure situations.
· Successfully de-escalated over 50 crisis situations.
· Coordinated care transitions and referrals to appropriate resources, ensuring continuity of care.
· Developed and delivered customized training programs for external clients, including Libro Credit Union and the London Chamber of Commerce, on topics such as crisis intervention and de-escalation, mental health awareness and trauma informed care.
· Conducted thorough needs analyses to understand client requirements and develop tailored learning solutions.
· Designed and delivered engaging training materials using a variety of methods (e.g., workshops, online modules, mentoring).
Case Management: Individualized care planning, needs assessment, progress monitoring, resource coordination, client advocacy, crisis intervention, discharge planning, referral management, treatment plan development, progress note documentation, care coordination, client communication, family collaboration, benefit application assistance
Mental Health Expertise: Mental health education, addiction awareness, suicide prevention & intervention, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, psychological first aid
Community Engagement & Collaboration: Effective communication (written & verbal), conflict resolution, stakeholder management (including law enforcement and emergency services), teamwork, mentorship, client relationship management, public speaking
Training & Facilitation: Curriculum development, dynamic program delivery, training needs assessment, instructional design, evaluation, needs analysis, client consultation, proposal development, training on psychological health and safety topics
Business Development: Client acquisition, persuasive proposal writing, contract negotiation, relationship management, marketing, invoicing, branding, service development
Learning & Development: Training needs analysis, curriculum development, program design and delivery, performance improvement, training evaluation, development of psychologically safe workplaces
Corporate Wellness: Wellness program design and implementation, health promotion initiatives, employee engagement strategies, health education, fitness programming, nutrition counseling, presentation of wellness initiatives, promotion of psychological well-being in the workplace
· Psychological Health and Safety Professional Certificate (CMHA National) | CMHA National | London | 02/2022
· Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma | Fanshawe College | London, ON | 05/2012
· Mental Health First Aid: Licensed Trainer | Mental Health Commission of Canada| Ottawa, ON | 10/2021
· safeTALK: Suicide Prevention Licensed Trainer | Living Works| Hamilton, ON | 10/2022
· ASIST: Suicide Intervention Licensed Trainer | Living Works| Kingston, ON | 03/2022
· Certified Nutritionist | Macnutrition University | United Kingdom | 05/2019
· Indigenous Cultural Safety Training (2018)
· First AID Certificate & CPR Level ‘C' (2022)
· Mental Health Champion Award (2016)
· Crisis Prevention Intervention (2016)
· Motivational Interviewing (2013)