Client Confidential, MS, LAC, CACIII 3448 E. Orangethorpe Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806 Phone: (909) 510-0252
Email: resumewriting@dillardandassociates.com
COUNSELOR Drug & Extreme Alcohol Abuse Criminal & Violent Behavior Positive Psychology Passionate Counselor and change agent who believes strongly in the power of psychology and education complimented with sports and exercise treatment and coaching to transform lives; fervent about making a difference in the lives of others by applying a unique organizational and operational structure guided by shared values of integrity, justice, and fun. A catalyst and driving force behind advancement who thoroughly researches the needs of the youth, adults, high-profile and at risk clientele. A motivational leader coupled with excellent interpersonal/empathy skills.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Doctor of Education, Counseling Psychology Argosy University, Denver, Colorado (Begin January 2009) Certificate in Addictions Psychotherapy Colorado School for Family Therapy, Aurora, Colorado (2010) Master’s of Arts, Social Psychology of Sport and Exercise University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado (2009) Bachelor of Arts, Psychology with a minor in Coaching University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado (2006)
PROFILE
Recognized for decisive leadership skills and for the proven ability to face challenges head-on and execute sound decisions that deliver exceptional results.
Resourceful team leader with the skill to leverage exceptional cross-functional behavior competencies with the capacity to multitask in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities with ease while achieving organizational and client objectives.
A judicious risk taker, who sets achievable goals by cultivating and maintaining a culturally sensitive, nonjudgmental, collaborative brainstorming environment; excellent at motivating and coaching others to codevelop these goals and encourage them to reach beyond perceived limits.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL, Denver, Colorado
Founder/Owner
2009-Present
Executive business strategist and founder of an emerging private practice specializing in addictions, adolescents, exercise, and grief and loss therapy. Scope of responsibilities entail devising and executing an effective marketing campaign, on-boarding new clientele, facilitating one-on-one and group therapy sessions as well as maintaining detailed records. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL, Denver, Colorado
Counselor
2007-Present
Brought on board and challenged to establish and coach a competitive sports program for incarcerated juveniles, which included basketball, track, volleyball and cross-country, and was designed to provide positive reinforcement for progress in the program by enabling youth to exercise and interact in a team environment as well as participate in on and off-site sporting events with area high schools.
Successfully organized and lead individual and weekly group counseling sessions. Received over 6,000 supervised hours for my CAC III/LAC. (application pending approval)
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Worked collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop plans to enable youths’ goals for rehabilitation into the community, yielding a recidivism rate of 25% less than the national average.
Championed CPR/First Aid Certification of faculty and students at juvenile facility. Responsible for on-going compliance of certification.
Assisted educational staff in coverage of teaching classes including math, history, science, literature and health.
COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL, Estes Park, Colorado
Counseling Technician
2006-2007
Recruited by one of the nation’s top ten drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities supporting high-profile clientele. Daily operations consisted of: coordinating and leading group meetings, supporting and motivating clientele in moving through a healthy recovery program utilizing the 12 Steps Program and remaining in recovery. Additional responsibilities involved assisting with medical monitoring of patients by taking vitals and entering results into a computer system, rendering administrative support for admissions process and engaging in productive discussions with counselors on students treatment programs. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL, Fort Collins, Colorado
Assistant Manager
2004-2006
Essential assistant charged with executing of day-to-day activities that included charting weekly schedules for seven employees, tracking inventory and payroll, promoting and selling shoes, clothes and accessories to customers as well as unloading and stocking incoming shipments.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, SPSS, TRAILS and Infinite Campus
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES Currently hold GPA 3.97 in EdD program Graduated MS with honors; 3.92 GPA Graduated BA with 3.54 GPA ♦♦♦ All Conference Academics Mountain West Conference 2002-2003 ♦♦ Employee of the week June 2007, October 2008, December 2008, May 2009, January 2010