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Kristi Adams

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Costa Mesa, CA

September 22, 2019

OC Behavioral Health

RE: OC Behavioral Health Internship

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am interested in applying for your mental health internship. I am currently an undergraduate, psychology student at Soka University in Aliso Viejo. I am looking to gain experience in the mental health field, with future goals of pursuing my master�s in marriage and family therapy. Through this internship, I hope to develop more skills and insight into what it takes to be an effective clinician.

Having had direct experience with mental health and various clinical settings, I believe I am a good fit for this position. I am an empathetic and compassionate person with a strong desire to help others who are struggling with their mental health. It would be an honor and a pleasure to be able to have the opportunity to experience working with patients and providers firsthand.

Enclosed, you will find my resume, which includes a list of various completed coursework that I believe will aide me in this position.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Kristi Adams

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Kristi Adams
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Costa Mesa, CA

SUMMARY
Passionate and hard-working psychology student looking to gain clinical experience in the mental health field. Well-versed and experienced in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Knowledgeable about a broad range of treatments and modalities.

SKILLS
�Strong interpersonal skills
�Attention-to-detail
�Quick learner
�Ability to keep up in fast-paced environments
�Strong written and verbal communication
�Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
�Facilitated adolescent/young adult DBT groups
�Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese
�Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
�Observant and perceptive

EXPERIENCE

Dog Walker
Wag Labs Inc. | Orange County, CA | January 2018 - Current

�Walked dogs per owners' request to provide exercise and allow bathroom breaks
�Kept dogs safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions such as food/trash on ground that should not be consumed, and other dogs who are potentially unfriendly
�Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact

Babysitter
Cheryl Glover | Costa Mesa, CA | July 2014 - Current

�Helped prepare meals and snacks for child, accounting for nutritional needs
�Helped with bathing, dressing, and teeth brushing
�Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment
�Built relationship with child by regularly discussing school, friends and interests
�Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging child with games and reading books
�Safely transported child to range of extracurricular activities, including dance, gymnastics, karate, tennis, and various summer camps
�Planned appropriate, developmental activities and excursions
�Provided overnight, weekend care while parents were out-of-town
�Cared for up to 3 children at a time ranging in age from 4-8

Research Assistant
Dr. James Williams | Aliso Viejo, CA | May 2018 - September 2018

�Utilized strong attention-to-detail to review manuscript to cross-check references and add references in APA format that had not yet been included
�Edited for typos and other errors
Administrative Assistant

Tracy Kwiker | Aliso Viejo, CA | March 2017 - August 2017

�Assisted in various clerical duties for a business executive and entrepreneur, including managing QuickBooks, typing emails, working in Microsoft Excel, typing up documents, and more

Sports Camp Counselor
Soka University Of America | Aliso Viejo, CA | June 2015 - July 2015

�Led the 5-7 year-old age group
�Organized and lead a variety of small and large group activities, including Capture the Flag, soccer matches, various tennis and basketball games, and relay races
�Mediated conflicts between campers
�Developed bonds with the campers and fostered as sense of trust and safety, especially with the younger kids
�Coordinated daily schedule of activities and managed transitions to ensure timely arrival
�Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by enforcing disciplined and consistent policies

Office Assistant Intern
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. | San Diego, CA | June 2014 - August 2014

�Assisted with various clerical duties, including inputting data into Microsoft Excel, typing up Word Documents, and sending emails
�Managed incoming and outgoing mail, and filing and meeting coordination
�Assisted with basic accounting functions including reconciling company credit card, petty cash and expense reports
�Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
Soka University of America | Aliso Viejo, CA | Expected in May 2021
�Completed coursework in Abnormal Psychology, Social Psychology, Psycholinguistics, Developmental Psychology, Education and Child Development, Sports Psychology, Educational Psychology, Personality Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Music Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, Introduction to Counseling Psychology
�3.6 GPA
�Excellence in Academics Award Recipient, 2018