Ashley Brunmaier
Rapid City
Summary
Dynamic Youth Developmental Specialist with extensive experience at Wellfully, excelling in crisis intervention and behavior management. Proven ability to foster positive youth development through engaging workshops and effective communication. Skilled in monitoring mental health and providing empathetic support, ensuring compliance with safety standards while promoting personal growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Developmental Specialist & Crisis Care Technician
Wellfully
12.2024 - Current
- Trained in the Addiction Recovery Unit.
- Trained in the Crisis Care Center.
- Trained in the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Unit.
- Working with clients on the floor, executing groups, and working through the daily expectations with the schedule (wake-ups, hygiene, schooling, groups, outings, skin checks, phone calls with family and friends, room checks, lice checks, and bedtimes).
- Daily, detailed documents of each client, along with proper paperwork of daily activities.
- Consequences for behaviors.
- Handling incidents with the clients (self-harm, suicide attempts, AWOL's, misconduct)
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards in all practices.
- Facilitated engaging workshops to promote life skills and personal development.
- Monitored program progress and outcomes for evaluation purposes
- Monitored patient vital signs
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care plans.
- Providing clients with emotional support.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided appropriate interventions.
- Initiated safety measures to prevent accidents or injury while providing patient care services.
- Attended team meetings regarding patient care issues; offered suggestions where appropriate.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to healthcare topics.
Server
Millstone Family Restaurants
Rapid City
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided friendly and efficient service to restaurant patrons.
- Recommended menu items based on customer preferences and dietary needs.
- Monitored guest satisfaction and ensured a positive dining experience.
Bartender
The Brass Rail Lounge
Rapid City
09.2015 - 02.2024
- Supivisor: Stephanie Shoemaker 605-341-1768
- Interacted with customers to provide excellent service and build rapport.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately at the register.
- Security & Checked ID's at Door
Education
Associates of Arts Degree - Early Childhood Development and Psychology
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD06-2023
Skills
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural awarness
- Creativity
- Organization
- Time management
- Crisis intervention
- Patience
- Decision-making skills
- Reliable
- Instructional strategies
- Active listener
- Empathy
- Communication
- Life skills training
- Behavior management
- Youth mentoring
- Positive reinforcement
- Suicide prevention
- Substance abuse prevention
- Mental health awareness
- Positive youth development
Certification
- SCM Training
- CPR and First Aid
- Teen Outreach Program
- Eating Disorder Informed Professional
- Bipolar Disorder Informed Professional
- Assessing and Addressing Suicide and Self-Harm Informed Professional
- Mental Health in Children Informed Professional
- Body Dismorphia & Body Image Informed Professional
Timeline
Youth Developmental Specialist & Crisis Care Technician
Wellfully
12.2024 - Current
Server
Millstone Family Restaurants
02.2024 - 12.2024
Bartender
The Brass Rail Lounge
09.2015 - 02.2024
Associates of Arts Degree - Early Childhood Development and Psychology
Black Hills State University