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Sydney Dawson, Aspiring Mental Health Therapist

I encourage you to take a peek into who I am and what I can bring to the table.

Academics
Counseling Psychology Graduate Student at Lesley University (M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling)

Lesley University, Cambridge MA, Jan 2022- May 2024

  • Courses:

    • Clinical Skills: Counseling

    • Developmental Psychology Across Lifespan

    • Culture and Identity

    • Issues and Standards

    • Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

    • Vocational Development & Career Counseling

    • Biological Basis of Behavior

    • Group Dynamics for Counseling

    • Consultation Skills for Counseling & Mental Health Professionals

    • Introduction to Family Therapy

    • Treating the Addictions

    • Psychopathology

    • Assessments Adults

    • Counseling & Spirituality

    • Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy

    • Trauma in Children and Adolescents 

    • Global Topics in Trauma

    • Professional Integrative Seminar

B.A. from University of Massachusetts- Amherst
Florence University of Arts- Florence, Italy 

University of Massachusetts- Amherst, Amherst MA, 2015-2019

  • Media & Public Relations

University of Massachusetts- Amherst study abroad program (CIS) Florence, Italy, Fall 2018

  • Social Media

WORK EXPERIENCE
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Administrative
Assistant
Bartender
Volunteer Camp Counselor
Marketing Coordinator
Social Media/ Marketing Support
Social Media Marketing Coordinator
Social Media Marketing Intern
Social Media Intern
Human Resource Intern
Lifestyle Blogger
Dean's Assistant
Dawson Tee's

Rhode Island Student Assistance Services (RISAS)

Edward Martin Middle  School, East Providence, 2023-2024

  • Conducted assessments, interviews, and observations of clients, specifically centering on substance use.

  • Aided in implementing Project Education Success, which encapsulated a prevention series that educated about substance abuse.

  • Participated in trainings designed to enhance professional skills and knowledge base.

  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals and families.

  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop strategies for addressing client needs.

  • Conducted outreach activities within the community aimed at increasing awareness of mental health issues.

  • Observed court hearings involving assigned clients when requested by the court or other legal representatives.

  • Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding caseloads and any changes or updates in client care plans.

  • Maintained confidentiality of all information obtained through counseling sessions or other means.

Lesley University, Cambridge MA, 2022

  • Facilitated meaningful interactions that strengthened our alumni network by communicating and collaborating to ensure a vibrant community where alumni felt supported and engaged.

  • Organized and maintained filing systems for electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.

  • Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.

  • Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.

  • Directed student communication to appropriate department personnel.

Bristol Yacht Club, 2023-Present

  • Got to submerge in a diverse community of yacht club members, embracing and connecting with every customer.

  • Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent Summary Education and Training Skills Experience over-intoxication or underage drinking

Metrowest YMCA, 2021- 2022

  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.

  • Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.

  • Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.

  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.

  • Assisted campers with behavior issues and helped children open up and bond with new friends.

RE/MAX River's Edge, 2020-2021

  • Leveraged email, print and social campaign strategies to strengthen brand awareness with target consumers.

  • Created daily social media posts to build robust brand presence on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

  • Produced marketing graphics that were attractive and high-quality using Adobe Creative Suite.

S.A.G. Beauty, 2019-2020

  •  Improved engagement 200% on all social media

  • Strategized with CEO to implement unique social media campaigns

Global Facility Management & Construction,  August 2019- March 2020 

  • Created, developed, and executed

    • Social media strategy including translating the brand’s vision into a social media campaign

    • New ways to retain audiences from market research

    • Detailed reports on monthly social media metrics

    • Content calendars, including a specific plan to increase community engagement

    • Advanced graphics and corporate videos

    • Email marketing campaigns through Mailchimp

  • Increased Instagram following by 300% in two months

  • Collaborated with the marketing team to identify digital media strategies  

  • Nominated for Employee of the Month

Global Facility Management & Construction, May 2019

  • Created and produced multiple video series for all social media channels

  • Monitored and responded to all social activity accordingly

  • Started a fundraiser for a local animal shelter

Marcellamoda, April- June 2019

  • Assisted in content creation and promotional strategies

  • Collaborated with the marketing team to design a social media editorial calendar plan

The Middlesex Corporation, 2018

  • Researched industry trends to create social media related proposals

  • Collaborated with the corporate team to develop new policies & procedures

 

Everydaysydd.com, Owner, Editor, Creator, June 2017- 2022

  • ­Experience in website construction

  • Research google trends and SEO tactics to improve exposure

  • 100,000+ Blog Visitors

The University of Mass-Amherst,  2018- 2019

  • Schedule business Meetings for the Dean

  • Increased efficiency with administrative tasks, google calendar, and mail distribution

Owner, Creator,  2017- 2019

  • $4,000 in overall sales through word-of-mouth marketing

  • 3,000 Online Store visits

Training & Workshops

EMC   |   EMC Starr Program   |   Learned how to present professionally at an early age

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Fairfield Inn & Suites, Holyoke   |   Sales Blitz   |  Got to know the community around me, through making them aware of a new hotel

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Women In Business Club  |   Marketing Committee   |   Instagram Analyst

Special Skills

Proficient in Adobe Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, and Photoshop 2018, Illustrator, Premiere Pro 

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