Shantashius Jennings
@shantashiusjennings
I am a crisis counselor and Navy veteran skilled in crisis intervention, maintenance, and team leadership.
What I'm looking for
I offered crisis-counseling services via chat and text, completing risk assessment, safety planning, de-escalation, and follow-up with visitors. As a mandated reporter and volunteer for crisis services, I maintained accurate and detailed chat reports and completed yearly training via Lifeline. I bring outstanding communication, empathy, and adaptability to support diverse individuals.
Previously, I served in the United States Navy as an Engineman where I provided maintenance on diesel engines and H-Pac/L-Pac systems, ensured quality control for shipments, and supervised junior sailors. I also worked at Huntington Ingalls Industries performing operations on flushing systems, training new employees, and managing pressurization and technical tasks.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Online Crisis Counselor
Volunteers of America Western Washington
Sep 2023 - Jun 2025 (1 year 9 months)
Provided crisis counseling via chat and text, completing risk assessments, safety planning, de-escalation, and follow-up while maintaining accurate chat reports as a mandated reporter.
Outside Machining
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Aug 2017 - Sep 2022 (5 years 1 month)
Performed outside machining operations on ship flushing systems, ensured accurate system pressurization and technical documentation, and trained new employees to maintain quality and safety.
Engineman
United States Navy
Jun 2010 - Nov 2015 (5 years 5 months)
Maintained and repaired diesel engines and H-Pac/L-Pac systems, supervised junior sailors, ensured quality control for outbound shipments, and served as Command Fitness Leader and SAPR team member.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
2022 - 2023
Activities and societies: Volunteer for Crisis Text Line.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Old Dominion University from August 2022 to December 2023.
Tidewater Community College
Associate of Science
2017 - 2020
Completed an Associate of Science degree at Tidewater Community College from January 2017 to December 2020.
Macon State College
Biology (Pre-Med)
2008 - 2010
Completed pre-med Biology coursework at Macon State College from August 2008 to May 2010.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Interested in hiring Shantashius?
You can contact Shantashius and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message ShantashiusFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
