Amanda Nicole Padgett
Pittsburgh
Summary
Motivated graduate counseling student pursuing clinical work supporting veterans, active-duty military members, and their families. Experienced in fast-paced environments requiring strong communication, safety awareness, and crisis-responsive decision making. Skilled in rapport-building, cultural humility, and supporting individuals through emotional and developmental challenges. Seeking opportunities to gain direct clinical experience in trauma-informed, integrated care, or community mental health settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ride-Share Driver
Uber
03.2019 - Current
- Responsibilities include but not limited to safely and efficiently transporting customers to destinations across the Pittsburgh, PA area, communicating with passengers to ensure their safety, maintain a neat and clean vehicle to exceed customers’ expectations, extensive knowledge of Uber Driver software.
Nanny
Adam Kukic & Allison Hoge
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Responsibilities included everything that pertained to caring for an infant including, bottle prep, food introduction, encouraging milestones (tummy time, sitting up, etc.), bathing, diapering and noting any changes, dressing, going for walks, reading to her, laundry and dishes for the family when needed, keeping track of her schedule in addition to her “helmet wearing schedule” and noting any changes. I was in constant contact with the family using the “Daily Nanny” application regarding any changes and our activities throughout the day.
English as a Secondary Language (ESL) Instructor
Chungdahm Learning Center
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Responsibilities included planning, preparing, and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups, prepare and set tests, examination papers and exercises, mark and provide appropriate feedback on oral and written work, devise, write and produce new materials, including audio and visual resources, prepare information for inspection visits and other quality assurance exercises, and undertake administrative tasks, such as keeping student registers and attendance records.
Sales & Benefit Administrator
Benefitfocus
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Responsibilities included first pass resolution of telephone inquiries that may be technical or non-technical in nature, regarding company products and general benefits information, respond to phone requests from end-users who are utilizing our online benefits enrollment application as it relates to benefit plan details, functionality, navigation and general use of software applications, provide an accurate time frame for issue resolution if not able to resolve initially, accurately create and document each customer interaction within our case tracking system (Salesforce), contribute to a team effort by accomplishing results as needed, demonstrate and provide exemplary customer-service in all interactions, and any other duties as assigned.
Front Desk Guest Services Agent
Marriott’s Barony Beach Club
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Responsibilities included processing all guest check-ins, check-outs, room assignments, and room change/late check-out requests, secure payment, activate and issue room keys, ensure rates match market codes and document exceptions, clear departures in computer system, coordinate with housekeeping and engineering to track room status and all guests concerns, file guest paperwork and documentation, operate the telephone switchboard station, run and check daily reports, answer all guests concerns and questions, arrange transportation for guests, and count and secure funds at the beginning and end of each shift.
Nanny
Helen Hagan
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Responsibilities included caring for 3 children daily and everything that correlates to the care of the children; which include, but are not limited to, preparing meals for the children, clothing them, doing laundry for the children/family, and reinforcing appropriate discipline, providing transportation for the children and facilitating playgroups and outings. I was also responsible for the upkeep of the home on a daily basis and keeping everything in order.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2027
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, Minor-Sociology
University of South Carolina-Beaufort
Bluffton, SC04.2017
Associate’s Degree - Science
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC05.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Wade Hampton High School
Varnville, SC05.2010
Skills
- Computer: Average WPM: 75, extensive knowledge of PC and Macintosh formats, and proficient with Microsoft programs
Affiliations
- Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology
- (November 2016-Present)
- Psychology Club
- University of South Carolina-Beaufort
- (November 2016-April 2017)
Certification
American Heart Association certified in CPR/AED for Infants, Children, and Adults.
Timeline
Ride-Share Driver
Uber
03.2019 - Current
Nanny
Adam Kukic & Allison Hoge
01.2019 - 03.2019
English as a Secondary Language (ESL) Instructor
Chungdahm Learning Center
01.2018 - 11.2018
Sales & Benefit Administrator
Benefitfocus
07.2017 - 11.2017
Front Desk Guest Services Agent
Marriott’s Barony Beach Club
03.2016 - 09.2016
Nanny
Helen Hagan
02.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, Minor-Sociology
University of South Carolina-Beaufort
Associate’s Degree - Science
Technical College of the Lowcountry
High School Diploma - undefined
Wade Hampton High School
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Chatham University
Specific Course Work Knowledge
- Pharmacy Technician Course (no certification)
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Labs
- Microbiology with Lab
- Biotechnology with Lab
- Biological Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Statistics Laboratory in Psychology
- Abnormal Behavior in Children
- Human Development Across the Lifespan
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Foundations of Counseling Psychology
- Psychology of Culture & Identity