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Barbara Wojichowski

Blairsville
"Kasserian Ingera?" "Sapati Ingera!" We will know our work has positively impacted our communities when the answer to "how are the children?" is "the children are well."
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Barbara Wojichowski

Summary

Dynamic Graduate Assistant and Counseling Practicum participant at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, adept in academic and interpersonal communication. Excelled in academic presentations, significantly enhancing student engagement, and contributed to clinical mental health advancements. Leveraged critical thinking for research and therapeutic strategies, fostering notable academic and professional growth.


Overview

28
years of professional experience

Work History

Dr. Nadene L'Amoreaux (IUP)

Graduate Assistant
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Analyzed acquired information and presented to professor.
  • Assisted professor in developing course materials for improved student engagement and understanding.
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Developed strong communication skills by presenting research findings at conferences, meetings, and academic gatherings.
  • Expanded professional network through active participation in university-wide events, conferences, seminars, or training sessions.
  • Collaborated with faculty members on research projects, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Counseling Practicum
08.2024 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Gained valuable experience in clinical mental health counseling, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Generated clinical case notes detailing observations, findings, and, recommendations for interventions.
  • Performed assessments to identify client needs and gathered feedback to drive positive therapeutic outcomes.
  • Explored new strategies and approaches to facilitate client's desired change and growth.

First Commonwealth Bank

Customer Service Manager
03.1997 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Developed and managed the organization's customer service commitments and delivery.
  • Responsible for the regulatory requirements related to complaints within a financial institution.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Managed vendor partnerships for software and systems utilized in tracking and reporting customer feedback.

Education

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Master of Arts from Clinical Mental Health Counseling
05-2025

University Overview

  • 4.00 GPA
  • Chi Sigma Iota Member
  • Counselors for Social Justice, Membership Chair
  • Graduate Assistant to Dr. Nadene L'Amoreaux


Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology: Crisis Counseling
05-2021

University Overview


  • 3.96 GPA
  • summa cum laude graduate
  • Psi Chi Member
  • Relevant Coursework: Crisis Counseling & Life Coaching

Skills

  • Person-centered
  • Relationship building
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Relationship management
  • Microsoft office
  • Administrative support
  • Event organization
  • Project Support
  • Critical thinking
  • Online curriculum interface
  • Academic writing
  • Academic presentations

Interests

  • Passionate about foster youth transitioning out of care.
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders.
  • Food justice advocate, working to address food insecurity and promote access to healthy, affordable food.
  • Avid reader
  • Camping
  • Creative writing
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Timeline

Counseling Practicum

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
08.2024 - 12.2024

Graduate Assistant

Dr. Nadene L'Amoreaux (IUP)
08.2023 - Current

Customer Service Manager

First Commonwealth Bank
03.1997 - 06.2023

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Master of Arts from Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology: Crisis Counseling
Barbara Wojichowski