Syed Shah Ameen Quadri
Toronto,ON
Summary
Highly motivated Counseling professional with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Resourceful Counselor brings many years of experience in mental health support, sexual health awareness, career counseling and crisis response. Develops successful therapeutic processes and encourages honest discussions to help improve mental health through psychosocial counseling. Shows empathy and understanding to clients of various backgrounds and needs in both group and individual settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor, Empowerment Coach, Motivational Speaker
Free lance
Toronto, ON
03.2016 - Current
- Provide counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems using DBT, CBT, Talk therapy and solution focused dialogue modalities.
- Record comprehensive patient histories and coordinate treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Execute appropriate risk-assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Perform counseling interventions to address issues through conflict resolution and situational adjustment to depression, anxiety, physical, substance abuse, sexual health and trauma support.
- Teach clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control and coping skills.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure the safety and protection of LGBT2Q individuals.
- Collaborate with local organizations that provide services for members of the LGBT2Q community.
Youth Program Facilitator and Career Counselor
The Canadian Training Institute
Toronto, ON
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed youth by utilizing a wide variety of innovative teaching aids and motivational and implementation strategies.
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
- Developed individualized plans to help youth develop toward expected social, developmental and educational goals.
- Handled program management responsibilities such as payroll and accounts management with high degree of accuracy and integrity.
- Determined organizational policies regarding program eligibility, requirements and benefits.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired volunteers and staff.
Event and Group Supervisor
NYCH Perspectives Crew
Toronto, ON
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Supervised team of 10 and assigned each member tasks and responsibilities.
- Participated in various staff events, which included workshops and development meetings.
- Troubleshot and resolved workflow issues by collaborating and communicating openly with other groups.
- Offered key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.
Community Advisor
LLGS and UKLGIG
London (UK)
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Answered phone calls and actively listened to callers to reply to inquiries or direct caller to appropriate personnel.
- Encouraged people to be active in community through organizational events and projects.
- Raised funds for organization through community outreach initiatives.
- Cultivated relationships and maintained regular communication with nonprofit agencies, schools, and social service agencies to solicit community needs.
- Educated local community residents about available health and wellness resources, specifically the 2SLgbtqia+ community.
Counselor-in-Training
Elizabeth Doggart and Associates
London, Birmingham(UK)
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Communicated with patients during group therapy sessions and provided opportunities for participants to share personal experiences.
- Maintained clinical records to promote strong compliance with federal standards.
- Completed thorough intake interviews.
- Worked with diverse group of patients under direct supervision of licensed therapists and supervisors.
- Managed treatment processes and maintained progress notes and related documentation.
- Handled caseload of 30 clients with diagnoses such as Depression, Generalized anxiety and mood disorders.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma (Pg. Dip) - Neuroscience, Medical Genetics
London Metropolitan University
London (UK)Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences, Genetics
Osmania University (India)
International Exchange Student Skills
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (360 Platform)
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- CBT, DBT, EMDR, SFD, Humanistic Therapy Psychological/Psychosocial modalities
- Client Relationship Development, Support
- Records Management
- Counseling
Timeline
Youth Program Facilitator and Career Counselor
The Canadian Training Institute
09.2022 - 03.2023
Counselor, Empowerment Coach, Motivational Speaker
Free lance
03.2016 - Current
Event and Group Supervisor
NYCH Perspectives Crew
02.2015 - 01.2016
Counselor-in-Training
Elizabeth Doggart and Associates
06.2012 - 01.2014
Community Advisor
LLGS and UKLGIG
01.2012 - 02.2014
Post Graduate Diploma (Pg. Dip) - Neuroscience, Medical Genetics
London Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences, Genetics
Osmania University (India)