Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor and Missions Coordinator
Elevation Church
10.2017 - Current
Facilitate clients with marriage assessment's through a certified program.
Arranged therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
Offered guidance and advice to help people get connected with a licensed therapist in the area .
Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
Section Leader
Willowcreek Church
10.2013 - 02.2014
Engage with people in the 100 seat section.
Get people in your section connected with small groups and other areas in the church.
Assisted with new processes and product planning to facilitate rollout.
Collaborated with head of department to support projects, identify issues and implement improvement activities.
Preschool Teacher
Crossroad's Weekday Preschool
08.2008 - 05.2010
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Assisted and supervised children through entire school day.
Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Volunteer
The People's Church
09.2011 - 06.2013
Assisted with special events and programs.
Lead on several large projects with Samaritan's Purse and Operation Christmas Child.
Organize and Coordinate mission trips over seas.
Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Foster Care and Adoption Social Worker
VA Baptist Children's Home And Family Services
08.1998 - 01.2003
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Preschool Teacher
Noah's Ark Preschool
08.1995 - 08.1998
Assisted and supervised many children through entire school day.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Radford University
Radford, VA
05.1997
Skills
Client Counseling
Office Administration
Peer Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Client Records Management
Client Advocacy
Social Work
Knowledge of Juvenile Justice System
Community Resources Specialist
Intake Assessments
Timeline
Counselor and Missions Coordinator
Elevation Church
10.2017 - Current
Section Leader
Willowcreek Church
10.2013 - 02.2014
Volunteer
The People's Church
09.2011 - 06.2013
Preschool Teacher
Crossroad's Weekday Preschool
08.2008 - 05.2010
Foster Care and Adoption Social Worker
VA Baptist Children's Home And Family Services
08.1998 - 01.2003
Preschool Teacher
Noah's Ark Preschool
08.1995 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Radford University
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