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Suzette Morell

Guaynabo

Summary

Results-driven Life Coach and Transitional Specialist with expertise in resource coordination, vocational coaching, and case management. Proven ability to develop personalized plans that empower clients to achieve their goals and live independently.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Life Coach/Owner

Astra Coaching, LLC
Boynton Beach
10.2019 - 07.2025

Responsibilities and Services:

Life Coach

· Motivate individuals to take initiative.

· Support them in building self-esteem.

· Explain the benefits of being productive.

· Promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

· Teach how to learn and improve from failures.

· Help them strive to live as independently as possible.

· Correct unacceptable behaviors.

Vocational Coaching

· Prepare individuals for the job search.

· Provide on-the-job coaching during the first two to three weeks of employment.

· Teach financial management skills.

· Encourage independent decision-making.

· Teach how to buy and select healthy food.

· Guide them in managing their own errands.

Case Management

· Connect individuals with doctors and specialists (psychiatrist, psychologist, primary care, dental, etc.).

· Schedule and provide transportation to appointments.

· Assist with food stamp recertification.

· Process applications for Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

· Enroll individuals in health insurance.

· Provide support with budgeting and money management.

· Accompany them when shopping for groceries and personal products.

· Complete additional errands as requested by parents.

Supervision

· Monitor and encourage personal hygiene.

· Ensure regular apartment cleaning.

· Oversee laundry.

· Ensure food is available and not expired.

· Encourage and supervise regular exercise.

· Conduct drug testing when required.

Medication Management

· Prepare daily medication doses.

· Assist with self-administration of medication.

· Request prescription refills from primary care physicians and psychiatrists.

· Pick up medications from the pharmacy.

Transitional Specialist Coach

Jeff Industries, Inc.
Lantana
10.2023 - 02.2025

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Develop personalized transition plans for clients.
  • Provide emotional support and counseling.
  • Coordinate resources and services to aid in transitions.
  • Monitor and evaluate the progress of clients.
  • Facilitate communication between clients and relevant parties.
  • Assist with job placement or educational transitions.
  • Advocate for clients' needs and rights.
  • Organize and conduct workshops, or training sessions.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation.
  • Collaborate with other professionals and organizations.
  • Develop and distribute informational materials.
  • Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
  • Offer financial or budgeting advice.
  • Support clients in setting and achieving goals.
  • Conduct assessments to determine clients' needs.

Coordinator

Family Center for Recovery
Lantana
10.2019 - 02.2020

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Supervise patients’ daily treatment schedules.
  • Respond to and assist with patient questions.
  • Administer self-medications at the prescribed times.
  • Document and report patients’ behavior to the therapeutic team.
  • Facilitate meetings and group discussions on open topics.
  • Transfer new patients from psychiatric hospitals to treatment center facilities.
  • Accompany patients during grocery shopping trips.
  • Supervise the cleanliness and maintenance of apartments.
  • Oversee recreation schedules and participation.:

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

UNIVERSITY OF THE SACRED HEART
Santurce, Puerto Rico
12-1995

Skills

  • Transition planning
  • Vocational coaching
  • Case management
  • Resource coordination,
  • strategic planning
  • Customer relations
  • Recruitment and talent development
  • Personal management
  • Bilingual

Certification

  • Life coach in addiction prevention
  • Peer specialist training
  • Human Resource Essentials Certificate
  • Human Resource Generalist Certificate

Timeline

Transitional Specialist Coach

Jeff Industries, Inc.
10.2023 - 02.2025

Life Coach/Owner

Astra Coaching, LLC
10.2019 - 07.2025

Coordinator

Family Center for Recovery
10.2019 - 02.2020

BBA - Business Administration And Management

UNIVERSITY OF THE SACRED HEART
Suzette Morell