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Fred Palmer

Owner of Action Creates Change LLC

Career and Recovery Coach

Colorado DVR Vendor

Certified Addiction Specialist, CO

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, MA

Education

Master of Public Health

Colorado School of Public Health

Bachelor of Social Work

Colorado State University

Virtual 1:1 Sessions Include a Range of Topics, Tailored to You

  • Executive Functioning and the World of Work

  • Career Exploration

  • Resume & Cover Letter Development

  • Interview Preparation

  • Job Search Strategies

  • LinkedIn Profile Optimization

  • Networking Support

  • Salary Negotiation

  • Succeeding at University in Recovery

  • Workplace Success Skills

  • Returning to the Workforce

  • College/Grad School Admissions 

  • Overcoming Stigma

  • Workplace Boundaries & Work Life Balance

  • Rebuilding Professional Reputation

  • Mindset Shifts for Career Success

About Me, My Career Journey and My "Why" for this work

I started Action Creates Change LLC in 2024 with the goal of helping young adults in early recovery from substance use disorders and life disrupting mental health conditions find purpose and direction. Life gets interrupted and the plans we had for ourselves can feel irreparably derailed. I also have the honor of being a service provider with the Colorado Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and have experience working with people with conditions ranging from multiple sclerosis, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injuries, physical limitations, and more. 

 

My first role in employment services was in 2020 as the manager of an education/work based reentry program for people recently released from incarceration and/or currently experiencing homelessness. For program participants, obtaining stable employment and job skills were key factors to prevent relapse, recidivism and to be successful in this next chapter of their lives.

 

I now enjoy spending my work time in my current roles at Colorado State University's Career Center as a career educator and with Action Creates Change LLC where I oversee business operations and provide one on one career coaching.​ I enjoy this work immensely and look forward to working with you.

 

My services are provided virtually and nationwide. For clients in Fort Collins, CO I do offer in-person coaching services and am also a registered vendor with the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehab.

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I am a registered vendor with Colorado DVR, please use this link to schedule our first "meet and greet". 

I specialize in providing,

  • Substance abuse evaluation and counseling

  • Job search and placement services

  • Job coaching

  • Training adjustment 
     

Colorado DVR vendor registration: VC00000000504362

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Below is an example of a Trello Board that I use with clients

This tool was created in collaboration with former clients, ensuring it is a proven way to support your goals. It includes free career assessments, job search and application resources, goal setting tips and more. We've even created our own custom GPT chatbot trained to provide career and recovery coaching outside of our 1:1 meetings. It works with a free ChatGPT account.

Want a Trello board of your own?

Contact

Action Creates Change LLC

Fort Collins, CO​

970-556-9474

hello@actioncreateschange.com

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