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Ikam Acosta

@ikamacosta

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Trauma educator specializing in crisis intervention and mindfulness training.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values trauma-informed practices and promotes professional growth.

I am a dedicated Trauma & Crisis Educator with extensive experience in trauma-informed leadership and mindfulness teaching. My journey has been marked by a commitment to enhancing the well-being of high-stress professionals through tailored training programs and crisis coaching. I have successfully designed and delivered customized educational programs that focus on trauma stewardship, vicarious trauma prevention, and resilience-building, leading to significant improvements in training effectiveness and participant outcomes.

Throughout my career, I have spearheaded initiatives that have resulted in 100% successful family reunifications for unaccompanied minors and increased new hire retention rates to over 90%. My expertise in developing training curriculums and eLearning initiatives has empowered crisis counselors and peer support specialists with essential skills in trauma-informed care. I am passionate about fostering professional growth and enhancing organizational wellness through innovative training solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Trauma-Informed Training Consultant

Current

IKAM ACOSTA

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

As a Trauma-Informed Training Consultant, I design and deliver customized training programs on trauma stewardship, awareness, and prevention. I guide clients through transformational coaching sessions and develop resources to support ongoing growth. My focus is on resilience-building and crisis coaching for high-stress professionals.

Coaching Curriculum Design Mindfulness Suicide Prevention Adult Learning Principles Content Creation

Training Manager

Vibrant Emotional Health

Jul 2022 - Mar 2023 (8 months)

Managed the design and implementation of training programs, surpassing accreditation requirements and improving trainee metrics. Mentored a team of Training Specialists, enhancing training effectiveness and increasing new hire retention to over 90%. Analyzed training data to drive process improvements.

Data Analysis Team Leadership Curriculum Development Mentoring Training Effectiveness Process Improvement Coaching

Training Specialist

Vibrant Emotional Health

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 (6 months)

Led new hire training cohorts, achieving over 90% retention. Developed training curriculum and eLearning initiatives, providing technical support for presenters and optimizing training records through LMS administration.

Training Development E Learning LMS Curriculum Design Technical Support Onboarding Retention Adult Learning Principles Content Creation Presentation

Training Director

Victim Services Center

Jan 2001 - May 2005 (4 years 4 months)

Designed and conducted trauma-informed training programs for staff and interns, focusing on PTSD and domestic violence intervention. Collaborated with organizations to provide trauma-informed interventions for victims.

PTSD Intervention Curriculum Development Collaboration Community Outreach Public Speaking Adult Learning Principles