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MISHELLE LABRASH

Vernon,BC

Summary

Driven and adaptable professional with a passion for providing empathetic support and building relationships. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and client confidentiality, with a strong background in crisis intervention and personal support services. Seeking a position as a Support Representative role to leverage these abilities and contribute positively to customer experiences.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Crisis Intervention and Prevention Service Responder

Crisis Intervention Worker
Vernon, BC
04.2023 - Current
  • I have been working as a crisis intervention and prevention service responder for 988 since its onset, and Talk Suicide before that.
  • Answering texts from individuals in crisis, following the ADEPTS model, and supporting each service user with empathy, understanding and support while watching for each individuals unique needs.
  • Accessing immediate crisis services if needed, as well as sharing appropriate available supports for each person who reaches out to the lines.

Personal Support Worker/Homeshare

VDACLs
Vernon, BC
01.2014 - Current
  • Supporting individuals living with diverse abilities at home and in the community. Care including both life and work skills/coaching, as well as accessing available and appropriate supports available to each individual within the community.
  • Medication distribution, personal support, life skills counselling and job coaching, keeping appropriate reports on each individual, including quality of life and critical incident reports.
  • Making and keeping track of individual doctors, specialists and dental appointments. Ensuring individual goes to each appointment and supports them in advocating for themselves. Responsible for day to day care, 24 hours a day suited to the clients needs.

Owner/Operator

The Vibe
Vernon, BC
03.2020 - 08.2023
  • Opening and closing of 2 independent stores in the downtown core.
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability
  • Relationship building
  • Client advocacy
  • Written communication
  • Individual counseling
  • Intake assessment
  • Active learning
  • Customer service and support
  • Superior customer service
  • Accurate documentation
  • Training and coaching
  • Effective problem solving
  • Client confidentiality
  • Client engagement and assistance
  • Decision making aptitude
  • Efficient time management
  • Resourceful research
  • Professional presentation
  • Reliable networking
  • Social media marketing
  • Online advertising

Insurance Agent

ICBC
Vernon, BC
02.2003 - 08.2013

Sales and customers service, ensuring that each client receives the

best guidance and insurance options for their individual needs.

Supervisory, Interviewing, Hiring, mentoring and Training of new

staff.

Banking, Batching, Deposits as well as all ordering and inventory

control.

Property management, and inventory control of all ICBC stock.

Drafting and keeping legal and documenting each policy,

transactions, each individual interacting as well as claims.

Homestay Coordinator

Various
Vernon, BC
04.2009 - 09.2012
  • Sales and customers service, ensuring that each client receives the best guidance and insurance options for their individual needs.
  • Supervisory, Interviewing, Hiring, mentoring and Training of new staff.
  • Banking, Batching, Deposits as well as all ordering and inventory control.
  • Property management, and inventory control of all ICBC stock. Drafting and keeping legal and documenting each policy, transactions, each individual interacting as well as claims.
  • ICBC and Personal Insurance Sales

Education

CAIB 1 And 2 - Insurance

Insurance Council of BC
Vancouver, BC

Skills

Leadership

Job Coaching

Remote Counselling and Support

Windows Remote Desktop

Empathy

Organizational skills

Life Skills

Communication skills

Staff training

Team management

Call center

Administrative experience

Supervising experience

Verbal communication

De-escalation techniques

Collaborative approach

Client Confidentiality

Reflective listening

Peer support

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication

Reliability

Adaptability

Relationship building

Client advocacy

Written communication

Intake assessment

Active learning

Customer service and support

Superior customer service

Accurate documentation

Training and coaching

Effective problem solving

Client confidentiality

Client engagement and assistance

Decision making aptitude

Efficient time management

Resourceful research

Professional presentation

Reliable networking

Social media marketing

Online advertising

Friendly, positive attitude

Attention to detail

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Crisis Intervention and Prevention Service Responder

Crisis Intervention Worker
04.2023 - Current

Owner/Operator

The Vibe
03.2020 - 08.2023

Personal Support Worker/Homeshare

VDACLs
01.2014 - Current

Homestay Coordinator

Various
04.2009 - 09.2012

Insurance Agent

ICBC
02.2003 - 08.2013

CAIB 1 And 2 - Insurance

Insurance Council of BC
MISHELLE LABRASH