Leslie J. Miller, BA 24A Catherine Street, Newport, RI 02840

Phone: (401) 207-5890 www.AnotherVoice4U.com

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Objective: To provide peer support services and advocacy supported by solid lived experience in a community mental health, addictions, or disability recovery setting.

(Addictions) Recovery Coach Trainer & Provider Public Speaking, Trainings & Presentations Peer Support Services/Life Skills Advocacy, Message Development & Management Event/Staff/Volunteer Management Sales, PR, Marketing, Management Experience Web Master/Social Media Profile Maintenance Interned at State Senate, Commission for Human Rights Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 2010 Notary Public (my commission expires 1/12/2014)

RI College, Providence, RI 2007- 2011 Bachelor of Arts: Major in Political Science, Minor in Jazz Studies, Nonprofit Studies Certificate

Graduated summa cum laude 5/26/11 Phi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society Herbert R. Winter Award for Academic Excellence in Political Science

Community College of RI, Warwick, Newport, Providence, & Lincoln, RI 2005 - 2007 Associate in Arts: General Studies

Graduated with Highest Honors 5/18/07 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

BELLEVUE REALTY SCHOOL, NEWPORT, RI 2001 Preparation for the RI real estate salesperson exam which I passed ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY, BRISTOL, RI 1996 Foundations of Social & Human Services coursework: 4.0 GPA

Another Voice for You, Leslie Miller, BA Oct. 2013 - Present Recovery Advocate, Specializing in Addictions & Mental Illness Recovery, Newport, RI Services for Hire (call for free consultation):

Advocacy for Individuals & Organizations Program Development Group Facilitation/Prevention Presentations Trainings for both Consumers and Professionals Recovery-Friendly Music & Events Facilitation

Community Staffing Resources, Woonsocket, RI, Feb. 2013- Dec. 2013 Assigned to: Alive Peer Support Program, an Affiliate of NRI Community Services Woonsocket, RI Peer Advocate, Recovery Coach Provider & Trainer (Part-Time Position):

Peer Advocate: providing recovery music, activities, peer advocacy training sessions, liaison to other advocacy organizations

Recovery Coach Provider and In-House Trainer Chorus Director for Alive Programs Voices of Recovery Chorus

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Leslie J. Miller, BA 24A Catherine Street, Newport, RI 02840

Phone: (401) 207-5890 www.AnotherVoice4U.com

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RI Communities for Addiction Recovery Efforts (RICARES), Pawtucket, RI Jan. 2011- Oct. 2012 Liaison to the Anchor Recovery Community Center, Pawtucket, RI

Addiction Recovery Peer-to-Peer Support, Education & Advocacy Creation, Support & Promotion of Recovery-Based Events & Programs Speaking engagements, presentations & trainings Recovery Coach Trainer & Provider/Life Skills Trainer & Provider Case Management Telephone Recovery Support Manager, Trainer & Provider Membership Recruitment & Maintenance Crisis Management/Triage/Referral for Usual & Emergency Services Knowledge of Client Search Program & Confidentiality of Patient Files & Information Assist RI Coalition of Recovery Houses Ombudsman with Housing Complaints Assist Anchor Operations Manager with Billing, Inventory, and Ordering Supplies

INN ON BELLEVUE, NEWPORT, RI 2006 - 2007 Part-Time: Bookkeeper, night auditor, manager on duty, property management

Accounts receivable/payable, nightly audits, front desk coverage Online Marketing, Web site/Online Reservation Program maintenance Property management: rent collection & tenant applications for long-term rentals

PHOENIX TIMES PUBLISHING CO, BRISTOL, RI 2004 - 2005 Business Development Specialist/Real Estate Advertising Specialist, Sales

Reactivated inactive accounts, found new business as Business Dev. Specialist increased new business by 15%; later transferred to head real estate display ads

HOGAN & STONE, MIDDLETOWN, RI 2002 - 2003 Full-time Realtor

Executed Buyers' Agency and Purchase and Sales Agreements as Buyers Agent Worked for my clients best interests observing all aspects of Agency Law

EASTERN RESORTS, NEWPORT, RI 1999 - 2001 Time-Share sales

Established rapport, interviewed prospects, explained product, & closed sales averaging from $10,000-$30,000: Ranked in top 5 of a 30-person sales team

NEWPORT THIS WEEK NEWSPAPER, NEWPORT, RI 1997 - 1998 Sales Executive later promoted to Display Advertising Sales Manager

Maintained key accounts, conducted weekly sales meetings, set goals Created special sections & pricing; Networked with other businesses to create advertising opportunities

LESLIE HENRY ENTERTAINMENT & MARKETING, NEWPORT, RI 1994 -1998 Sole Proprietor, Part-Time Seasonal Business

Booked corporate functions, weddings, events, private parties Managed entertainment series for local venues, city-wide events, festivals All PR, marketing, & site management for above

LOOKING UPWARDS, NEWPORT, RI 1995 Direct Care of Developmentally Disabled Adults in work site/group home settings