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Talia Cohen

Summary

Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills in nurturing and supportive environment. Proven ability to manage challenging situations and provide guidance to diverse individuals. Seeking to transition into new field leveraging these transferrable skills to make meaningful difference.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

YOUTH CARE COUNSELOR (SHELTER FOSTER CARE)

OPTIMIST YOUTH HOMES AND FAMILY SERVICES
10.2024 - Current
  • Assisting with addressing negative behaviors and helping implement behavior management strategies in collaboration with the Shelter Foster Parent.
  • Ensures the emotional and physical well-being of clients while in temporary shelter foster care.
  • Document and process incidents as required by policy and DCFS.
  • Support and align with the mental health practitioner's service /treatment plan.

SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER

CHAMELEON ASSOCIATES
06.2014 - Current
  • Assist with corporate investigations and litigation support services on a project-to-project basis.
  • Provide administrative support for training and consulting services for clients worldwide, among them local, state, and federal levels law enforcement agencies.

VISITOR SERVICES ASSOCIATE

THE GETTY MUSEUM
07.2018 - 09.2024
  • Provide customer service as the first point of contact for local and international visitors.
  • Support at special events, checking in guests, crowd control, staffing the museum call center, and maintaining safety protocols.
  • Assist with programs/workshops within the museum by providing guidance to guests through communication of local knowledge and museum environment.

ASSISTANT

PROFESSIONAL SECURITY CONSULTANTS
08.2014 - 12.2021
  • Aided the accounting branch of the company and gained knowledge of corporate accounting systems and financial documentation.
  • Gained familiarity with nation-wide security operations of a leading private security services provider.

ADMINISTRATOR/LIVESCAN OPERATOR

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Administered Livescan background checks and fingerprinting for employees and contractors at the university.
  • Handled highly sensitive personal and financial information from applicants and the general public relating to background checks and various types of permits and citations.

COMPUTER GRAPHICS ASSISTANT

EXECUTIVE STONE
01.2014 - 05.2014
  • Provided computer/software knowledge, leveraged ability to interact well with customers, and conducted product demonstrations as well as training for WHO.
  • Managed the company website and helped in its creation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
05-2020

Skills

  • Professional boundaries
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Psychosocial support
  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • Red Cross Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
  • BLS Certified

Timeline

YOUTH CARE COUNSELOR (SHELTER FOSTER CARE)

OPTIMIST YOUTH HOMES AND FAMILY SERVICES
10.2024 - Current

ADMINISTRATOR/LIVESCAN OPERATOR

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE
01.2020 - 03.2020

VISITOR SERVICES ASSOCIATE

THE GETTY MUSEUM
07.2018 - 09.2024

ASSISTANT

PROFESSIONAL SECURITY CONSULTANTS
08.2014 - 12.2021

SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER

CHAMELEON ASSOCIATES
06.2014 - Current

COMPUTER GRAPHICS ASSISTANT

EXECUTIVE STONE
01.2014 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Northridge
Talia Cohen