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Michelle Nelson

Day: 347-364-8393 773 Concourse Village East #24-K
Evening: 718-538-8765 Bronx, NY 10451 mnelson918@gmail.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Strong commitment to preserving the mental health of people striving for recovery from substance abuse. Proven organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to function in a fast pace setting. Exceptional problem solving, good planning and computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and the Internet.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012-Present Phoenix House Outpatient Counselor /Intern • Audit clients folders • Document Intake Assessments and Discharge Summaries • Facilitate groups(marijuana,
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Department of Housing Preservation and Development Bronx, NY Clerical for Code Enforcement Unit • Monitored 150-200 calls per day in the Code Enforcement Unit • Synchronized information of 1000 complaints a month into Code Enforcement Unit’s Database • Organized and completed forms for Housing Inspectors to serve landlords that were not in compliance to their tenants inhabitable apartments • Retrieved complaints from other Code Enforcement Operators

2003. Addicts Rehabilitation Center Motivational Speaker • Facilitated a group of 20 women on issues of Substance Abuse, Family Issues and Triggers of Addiction • Educate formerly incarcerated women about appropriate work and Job interview

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