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Reggie Walker

Newport Beach

Summary

Numerous year in the social work setting both professionally and as a volunteer. Proud, recovered alcoholic/addict and member of AA. Extensive work with inner-city youth in Phoenix-based Red Mountain Academy. Currently serving as an Intake Coordinator and part-time behavioral health technician for Premier Health Group in Irvine, CA (mental health/substance abuse).

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intake Coordinator

Premier Health Group
05.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated patient intake processes, ensuring timely and accurate information collection.
  • Supported scheduling of intakes and follow-up communications with patients and providers.
  • Assisted in maintaining electronic health records, prioritizing data accuracy and compliance.
  • Responded to client inquiries, providing clear guidance on services offered.
  • Worked directly with clientele as a Behavioral Health Technician at our Desert Hot Springs location.
  • Able to give guidance to clients new in their journey to sobriety.

Associate Director

Red Mountain Academy
11.2017 - 08.2024
  • Led hands-on work programs with students to instill a sense of work ethic and make much needed extra income.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for staff, improving professional development opportunities.
  • Tasked with developing fundraisers including golf tournaments, a comedy night, annual Christmas ornaments and general solicitations.
  • Developed curriculum to teach our students involving short stories I personally procured to keep reading engagement and view life lessons.
  • Developed schedules and coordinated volunteers for all events and workweek.
  • Planned annual retreat to Thunderhorse Ranch in Pinetop, AZ in an effort to give kids a different experience from the city.

General Service Representative

Alcoholics Anonymous
07.2020 - 06.2022
  • Served as a liaison between home group and General Service.
  • Shared information provided by district and area meetings.
  • Educated group members about AA's service structure, including the Twelve Traditions in an attempt give a broader comprehension of the program.
  • Interacted with various service committees and encouraged participation in service events.

Volunteer

St. Vincent De Paul
02.2019 - 01.2022
  • Helped setup kitchen and helped administer meals for the unhoused population.
  • Organized and distributed hygiene packets for those in need.
  • Helped to encourage new volunteers and assist with the onboarding process.
  • Became a regular speaker able to share my story and speak personally with anyone I could be of assistance to.

General Volunteer

Varied
06.2017 - 10.2025
  • Yearly volunteer for "Pat's Run" held in Tempe, AZ.
  • Regular contributor an various capacities at Charle Street Indigent Recovery in Costa Mesa, CA (where I also was a client).
  • Annual volunteer for "Fight Night Against Cancer" event in Phoenix, AZ.
  • Volunteer at Los Angeles Mission to provide meals, shower and shelter in Los Angeles.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English (Literature)

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-2008

Skills

  • Recovered alcoholic/addict
  • Years in social work and learned abilities
  • 10 years in medical sales (primarily with Johnson & Johnson-business acumen that could be applicable in the field)
  • Lead and participated in numerous panels in jails and institutions
  • Spent significant time in the substance abuse recovery sphere as a client and later professional aspect
  • Extremely compassionate and ambitious with a great deal of empathy learned through my struggle
  • A skilled writer with an ability to articulate well both verbally and written
  • Accomplished public speaker and winner of numerous comedy comedy competitions including the Improv's "Funniest Person in the Valley" (metropoliotan Phoenix)
  • Quick and creative thinker and member of MENSA
  • Short story writer

Certification

Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Intake Coordinator

Premier Health Group
05.2025 - Current

General Service Representative

Alcoholics Anonymous
07.2020 - 06.2022

Volunteer

St. Vincent De Paul
02.2019 - 01.2022

Associate Director

Red Mountain Academy
11.2017 - 08.2024

General Volunteer

Varied
06.2017 - 10.2025

Bachelor of Arts - English (Literature)

Arizona State University

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