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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position that will enable me to utilize counseling skills to help clients overcome obstacles and improve their quality of life.
FUNCTIONAL
Extraordinary knowledge and experience in counseling theory and methods.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Ability to work in crisis situations
 Client intake and assessment
 Client education & High risk prevention counseling
 Case documentation and reporting
EDUCATION
January 2010 December 15, 2012 South University Columbia, SC
Masters of Professional Counseling Program GPA 3.94
June 1985-May 1990 College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
Bachelors of Arts in Biology
August 1994-June 1996 Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA Associates of Arts in Respiratory Therapy
EMPLOYMENT
Independent Insurance Broker July 2011-present
Interview prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs
Call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy
Customize insurance programs to suit individual clients
Crisis Counselor The Cooperative Ministry Columbia, SC January 2012 January 2013
Provided crisis intervention and case management services to low income clients and homeless veterans
Assisted clients in developing measurable steps to address their causes of homelessness and unemployment
Helped eligible families receive supportive services
Assisted clients through career counseling and mental health counseling
Identified community resources to assist clients in successful completion of their service plans
Ensured compliance of services with established policies and procedures
Assisted veterans in supportive services to obtain VA benefits
Counselor Intern Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School October 2011-April 2012
Assisted with helping at risk youth move past obstacles through weekly individual and group counseling sessions
Wrote treatment plans in accordance with the DSM-IV
Conducted individual counseling sessions and other job assistance activities such as career planning after graduation, resume writing tips and mock interviews
Tracked the progress of cadets through daily sessions with cadre and faculty
Motivated cadre with implementing behavioral changes through behavioral counseling techniques and lifestyle changes
Community Advocate Palmetto Health Columbia, SC School year 2010-2011
Provided teen pregnancy prevention education at a minimum of 4-6 hours per week to middle school and high school students during their lunch period
Facilitated group activities involving teens in group discussions
Served as liaison between school(s) and Palmetto Health System
Volunteer Life Coach Alston Wilkes Society Columbia, SC September 2010 May 2011
Served as a Life Coach to offenders scheduled for release by helping to ensure that their transition from prison into the community is safe and successful
Provided pre- and post-release mentoring
Demonstrated lifestyle and parenting skills through mock lessons
Military History Instructor (Pilot Project) ACEP Fort Jackson, SC July 2009 to November 2009
Provided education to Soldiers in Basic Combat Training (BCT) about the origins and evolution of BCT tasks
This psycho educational project was delivered as a part of a study conducted by the Army Center for Enhanced Performance and the Army Joint Chiefs of Staff
Data collection through control and experimental groups
Implemented mental fitness exercises to alleviate combat stress
Homemaker August 2002 July 2009
Stay at home parent to my two children while supporting Military spouse through deployments and duty station transitions
Provided home school education
Respiratory Therapist Roper Hospital, Charleston, SC August 1996- July 2002
Specialized healthcare practitioner that cared for patients who had trouble breathing; for example, from a chronic respiratory disease, such as asthma or emphysema
Provided emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, stroke, drowning, and other life threatening illnesses
Student/Homemaker June 1990-June 1996
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/LICENSURES)
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society for Counselors
Court Appointed Special Advocate (Guardian Ad Litem)
South Carolina Insurance Producers License (Life & Health)
License Professional Counselor ( Eligible)
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