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Melissa Mahoney-Thibeault

300 Church St, #200 Raynham,MA

Summary

Results-driven business owner/photographer bringing 20+ years of experience in photography, advertising and fashion operations. Capitalized on new trends and technologies.

Motivated business professional bringing 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable.

Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in photography and advertisement. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams.

Personal Summary

  • 20 years of cumulative experience with substance use and mental health
  • Provided therapeutic interventions
  • Support multiple pathways to recover
  • Trained in Narcan use
  • Trauma informed
  • Quick learner who adapts rapidly to environments
  • Commitment to providing advocacy to underserved populations

Volunteer Work

  • Make A Wish
  • Recovery Center of America
  • Facilitate and delivered relapse prevention strategies for adult population
  • Engages hard to reach individuals
  • Provides support and multiple pathways of recovery

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Recovery Support Personnel

ARK Behavioral Health
04.2023 - Current
  • Provides recovery support and services
  • Removes barriers to entering treatment
  • Reports to multi-service team
  • Responsible for documentation
  • Trained to provide medical intervention
  • Works independently
  • Provides therapeutic intervention in the acute phase
  • Able to provide equanimity in chaotic environments

Owner/Photographer

Self Employed
06.1999 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Networked and advertised to create lasting clients.
  • Photographed intimate, personal projects to large scale advertising campaigns. Always maintaining a high level integrity for both.
  • Edited projects, managed deadlines and delivered final products.
  • Adapted to constantly changing Industry by learning new skills and programs.
  • Photographed for clients and editorials all over the world. Managed work visas, organized and booked travel.
  • Maintained a highly respected reputation for over 20 years.

Recovery Coach

High Point Treatment Center
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Encouraged clients' sense of responsibility for their recovery journey by teaching them essential coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.
  • Facilitated the intake process in a timely and accurate manner while making sure the client felt heard and validated.
  • Worked with DCF and created a realistic and sustainable plan for the client.
  • Contributed and benefited from a team minded work environment.


Education

Pending -

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Pending -

Recovery Coach Academy BSAS

Skills

  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Leadership Development
  • Integrity and Transparency
  • Operational Analysis
  • Effective Communicator ; adept at speaking in public delivering educational programs
  • Strong directive with ethics and boundaries

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Recovery Coach

High Point Treatment Center
02.2024 - 04.2024

Recovery Support Personnel

ARK Behavioral Health
04.2023 - Current

Owner/Photographer

Self Employed
06.1999 - Current

Pending -

Endicott College

Pending -

Recovery Coach Academy BSAS
Melissa Mahoney-Thibeault