Tatum Smith
Watertown
Summary
Internship Seeking Mental Health Counseling graduate student at William James College. Experience with guiding individuals through recovery processes, crisis intervention, and personalized care planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Flexible and dependable, adapting to changing needs while fostering supportive environment. Highly capable in building trust and rapport with clients, ensuring effective communication and progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Coach
Monte Nido Associates
06.2025 - Current
- Provide 1:1 and group-based support in a residential setting, facilitating meal/snack supervision and promoting emotional regulation and recovery-focused behaviors.
- Utilize CBT-, DBT-, and mindfulness-informed interventions to build coping skills, challenge distorted thoughts, and increase distress tolerance.
- Maintain a therapeutic milieu by promoting safety, structure, healthy boundaries, and supportive rapport.
- Offer crisis support through de-escalation, grounding techniques, and timely communication with clinical leadership regarding safety concerns.
- Document accurate progress notes and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including assisting with support groups and training new recovery coaches.
Data Analyst
HR Works Inc
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Maintained strict confidentiality and accuracy while managing sensitive information, demonstrating ethical decision-making and documentation skills essential to clinical practice.
- Analyzed complex data and compliance requirements, reflecting strong assessment skills and the ability to interpret information to support diverse client needs.
- Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to develop equity-focused plans, strengthening cultural competence and sensitivity to systemic factors.
- Provided clear, supportive guidance on regulations and processes, highlighting strong communication and rapport-building abilities.
- Organized team-building activities that fostered psychological safety, connection, and healthy group dynamics.
Human Resources Intern
Greenlight Networks
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated employee engagement initiatives, enhancing workplace culture and morale.
- Conducted research on HR best practices to recommend process improvements.
- Maintained employee records using HRIS software to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted in recruitment processes by screening resumes and scheduling interviews.
English Department Tutor
St. John Fisher University
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to encourage academic growth and accountability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St John Fisher University
Rochester, NY05-2023
Skills
- Nutritional exposure work
- Co-occurring disorders (anxiety, depression, OCD)
- Suicide risk and self-harm awareness
- Recovery planning
- Coaching techniques
- Professional ethics
- Relapse prevention
- Self-care techniques
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- ServSafe Certified
Timeline
Recovery Coach
Monte Nido Associates
06.2025 - Current
Data Analyst
HR Works Inc
06.2023 - 05.2025
Human Resources Intern
Greenlight Networks
05.2022 - 05.2023
English Department Tutor
St. John Fisher University
09.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St John Fisher University