Anita R Culler -- Part-time Certified Peer Specialist
Email: Residence: 6306 Brandywine Trail, Norcross, GA 30092 mobile: 678-973-7443
CORE COMPETENCIES: Real-Life Experience with Recovery GA-Certified Peer Specialist Training 2017 Psychology Degree from Ga Tech 2009 Excellent Written and Verbal Skills, Incl. Progress Notes Work Experience in the Recovery Environment 15 Years of Experience in Mentoring Positions
EDUCATION: B.S. Applied Psychology from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, May 2009. College-preparatory Diploma, Honors Graduate, Duluth High School, May 2000.
TRAINING: GMHCN CPS Training, Augusta, GA, June 2017. GMHCN CPS Certification, Decatur, GA, July 2017.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Unit Secretary, Ridgeview Institute, Smyrna, GA, August 2004. Inventory weekly, Assisted in completion of the Intake Board, Provided excellent customer care by using communication skills over the phone, Daily Rounds, Mail Collection, Was a mediator between the patient’s families and the professionals.
Medical Transcriber, Behavioral Medicine Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, September 2004. Completed the first ever filing system for BMI, Diligently Completed Progress Notes for the Providers, Transcribed Notes on Tapes.
Intern, Problem-Solving and Educational Technology Lab, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, August 2008. Participated in weekly lab meetings, Running of experiments, Participated in Data Collection and Transcription, Checking of the Code in Excel, Test running experiments to assist the Graduate Students.
Capstone Author and Animal Trainer, Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, January 2009. Trained a goat to discriminate between “broccoli” and “pizza”, Worked in team environments to create an interface for older adults to assist in their activities of daily living.
Tutor/Nanny, Metro Atlanta Area, January 2012. Worked with kids with developmental disabilities, Assisted in healthy snacking, Daily living skills, Mentoring, Aiding in homework help, Creative Play.
VOLUNTEERISM: Group Leader, Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, 2017. Founder, Speak Up Mental Health Warrior!, 2016.
REFERENCES: Denise Schaeff, 770-597-2075, Known 7 Years, My best-friend living with Bipolar Disorder.
Anne Culler, 678-772-3029, Known 35 Years, Assisted with tutoring of her son (my brother).
BJ Reeves, 678-428-7418, Known 5 Years, Former Therapist.