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AMELIA NORRIS

Chester,VA
AMELIA  NORRIS

Summary

SOCIAL ADVOCACY | CRISIS COUNSELOR ADVOCATE Crisis Counselor and Army Veteran with 11+ years as a proven leader and manager able to multi-task missions, projects, and programs placing the right personnel and resources as needed to meet internal and external requirements. Possess a comprehensive background in mental and behavioral health, care management, and medical services. Skilled in case management, crisis intervention, assessment, patient support, and customer service. Proven ability to combine vision, ingenuity, and strong business acumen with well-in-depth knowledge of mental health and the healthcare system to fill a Crisis Counselor role and leadership qualities to support organizational effectiveness, reach, and overall expansion. Accomplished Jewelry Sales professional skilled in establishing lasting relationships with clients and management staff. Expert in jewelry and diamonds, fancy diamonds, natural stones and lab as well sales with training in POS system operation. Known for reliability and closing sales quickly. Passionate eBay offering 7 years of experience as brand ambassador for fine jewelry. Excellent visual perception, critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills. Advanced knowledge of diamonds, colored stones, precious metals and jewelry features. Demonstrated success in building rapport with co-workers and customers.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

Ebay.com

ECommerce Diamonds and Jewelry
01.2016 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Performed general maintenance and cleaning of the jewelry for sale.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine exactly what customers required, available budgets and target recipient for each purchase.
  • Performed general maintenance of the jewelry and take appropriate pictures, sizes as well detailed pictures of the stone or diamond inside.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures as per company guidelines.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Utilized bilingual skills to help other sales associates close sales with Spanish-speaking customers whenever needed.

Community Crisis Services, Inc

Bilingual Crisis Intervention Specialist
08.2022 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Assessed the situation and determined the best course of action to de-escalate a potentially dangerous or violent situation while conducting outreach activities such as distributing flyers in high-risk areas and speaking at community events
  • Provided counseling services for individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental illness, substance abuse problems, or crises
  • Maintained detailed records on each client served; this information was used to track trends and improve service quality
  • Supervised interns and junior staff members during training exercises designed to prepare them for real-world scenarios
  • Member of on-call emergency response team for crisis intervention within facility.
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
  • Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
  • Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Conversed with individuals in crisis which called or texted hotline for assistance.

Propio

Spanish Medical Interpreter
01.2022 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Medical) | Remote
  • Provide critical interpreting and translation services that improve the quality of life in the communities we engage in, with more than 200 languages, for over 4,000 clients with a diverse and highly experienced staff
  • Successfully interprets roughly 30 medical calls between clients and LEP Limits English Proficiency individuals each day using a softphone system
  • Extensive knowledge of various community resources and service providers such as social workers, drug recovery centers, hospitals, IRS, etc
  • Immense knowledge of clinical practices, and healthcare systems and certified in medical terminology by
  • Medical Interpreting and Translating Institute Online by reducing call times by 75%.
  • Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
  • Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
  • Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment.

LanguageLine Solutions

Interpreter
05.2020 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Responsible for handling calls on demand and rendering the meaning of conversations between Spanish and English speakers, regarding Healthcare, Government, Insurance, Financial, Utilities, Travel & Hospitality
  • Successfully interpreted 2,000+ calls between clients and LEPs Limits English Proficiency individuals
  • Extensive knowledge of various community resources and service providers such as banking, insurance, 911 emergency calls, etc
  • Rigorously followed 65+ ethical codes to protect the confidentiality of clients and LEP’s Limits English
  • Proficiency individuals.
  • Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
  • Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest and suspects.
  • Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
  • Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.

Atlantic Union Bank

Bank Teller I
02.2019 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Organized 200+ customer transaction receipts daily so that they could be properly filed promptly, while quickly establishing credibility with clients
  • Developed and maintained knowledge of bank products, and services, including other lines of business, while having the ability to learn and adapt to changing digital channels, maintaining 100% customer satisfaction
  • Assisted supervisor with audits and daily balancing of the bank vault which exceeded $50K
  • Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations governing bank operations, including compliance with Atlantic
  • Union Bank shares’ BSA/AML Policy and Procedures.
  • Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
  • Counted and packaged currency and coins.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.

United States Army

91D Generator Mechanic | Assistant Manager
04.2014 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and overhaul of power generation equipment, internal combustion engines, and associated equipment in mobile and stationary power plants
  • Directly accounted for 52 organizational 3KW to 35KW generators valued at $400K and maintained a 98% readiness rate
  • Coordinated the routine maintenance for a fleet of 50,000 government vehicles, trailers, and generator systems; ensured thorough maintenance was planned to pass annual inspections
  • Briefed leadership weekly on maintenance statuses and conducted monthly quality assurance inspections for tool/parts room with zero discrepancies
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.

Education

Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) | Certification | Spanish | NBCMI | (In Pursuit) Medical Interpreter | 40-Hour Certificate Course | MiTio #51395671 | Completed

University Overview

Capella University

Bachelor of Science (B.S from Psychology

University Overview

Skills

  • Team Goals
  • Customer Relationships
  • SAP Order Tracking
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Customer Experience
  • Shipping Activity Oversight
  • Administrative Management
  • Complaint Investigation and Resolution
  • E-Commerce

Languages

spansih
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Bilingual Crisis Intervention Specialist
Community Crisis Services, Inc
08.2022 - 10.2022
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Propio
01.2022 - 03.2022
Interpreter
LanguageLine Solutions
05.2020 - 04.2021
Bank Teller I
Atlantic Union Bank
02.2019 - 10.2019
ECommerce Diamonds and Jewelry
Ebay.com
01.2016 - 01.2023
91D Generator Mechanic | Assistant Manager
United States Army
04.2014 - 07.2016
Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) | Certification | Spanish | NBCMI | (In Pursuit) Medical Interpreter | 40-Hour Certificate Course | MiTio #51395671 | Completed
Capella University
Bachelor of Science (B.S from Psychology
AMELIA NORRIS