BRISA HOPKINS

bh958@nau.edu

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s in Applied Human Behavior (4.0 GPA) - Diversity and leadership experience
- Current Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) - Skilled at interpersonal communication
- Experience in a clinical setting - Strong organizational skills
- Spanish and English fluency - Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office

BACKGROUND

I am a counseling major with 8 years of work experience and am aiming to utilize my assemblage of interpersonal
skills, strong work ethic, and passion for mental health and wellness. Known as friendly, diligent, and adaptable by
my peers and superiors alike, I can be relied upon to provide exceptional help to all those around me. My
background has entailed working with many diverse types of people, personalities, and walks of life. I possess such
a deep passion for helping people to live happier, healthier lives and am enthusiastic about learning different skills,
strategies, and therapy modalities in order to become a successful and experienced counselor. I am devoted to
helping others and supplying them with the resources they need to enhance their life and reach their fullest potential.
My greatest assets are the fact that I am self-motivated, punctual, dependable, and I am a strong team player. I
genuinely love investing time and effort for the good of others, and I love to work hard at whatever tasks are at
hand.

EDUCATION
- Associate in Arts with Highest Distinction – Paradise Valley Community College (Graduated May 2021)
- Associate of General Studies with Highest Distinction – Paradise Valley Community College (Graduated May
2021)
- Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies (Applied Human Behavior) - Northern Arizona University (Expected
Graduation May 2023)

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- Theoretical Perspectives on Deviant Behavior
- Inequality, Social Justice, and Global Citizenship
- Environmental and Biological Foundations of
_Human Behavior
- Diverse Work Environments
- Addiction, Recovery, and Resiliency
- Interpersonal Communication
- Research Methods in Applied Human Behavior

RELEVANT WORK AND VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE

OPEN HEARTS FAMILY WELLNESS - PHOENIX, AZ
Substance Abuse Counselor, May 2023 - Present
- Group Facilitation and Individual Counseling
- Intakes/Assessments
- Diagnosis of clients

CAMELBACK RECOVERY CENTER- PHOENIX, AZ

Clinical Staff Intern/BHS, January 2023 - April 2023
- Group Facilitation
- Case Management
- Intakes/Assessments

NEW PATHWAYS FOR YOUTH - PHOENIX, AZ

Youth Mentor (Volunteer), December 2022 - Present
- Intensive mentorship and leadership training
- Experience with working with troubled youth
- Ability to be a positive role model
- Experience with aiding youth in their personal, academic, and career pursuits

HANDEL’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM - SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Assistant Manager, August 2022 - December 2022
- Managerial experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment

PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PHOENIX, AZ

Peer Leader, May 2020 - September 2020
- Experience working with young adults
- Provided support and resources for students
- Developed excellent communication skills

YOUNG LIFE ECUADOR - CUENCA, ECUADOR

Outreach Coordinator and Youth Leader (Volunteer), June 2014 – January 2018
- Experience working with youth
- Ability to be a positive role model
- Aided youth with spiritual development

MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS

- Phi Theta Kappa International College Honor Society Membership

- Tri-Alpha Honor Society National College Honor Society Membership
- Arizona Department of Public Safety - Level One Fingerprint Level One Clearance Card
- American Heart Association - CPR/Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider