CARLTON PRIDGEN

Caring and competent Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in working with children and adolescence. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict. Outgoing mental health counselor with experience coordinating care with administrator, teachers, parents and clients. Creative planner with gift for keeping children and teens engaged long-term with therapeutic activities. Eager and always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.

• Sales Associate, Palestine Toyota, Palestine, Texas, 2017-2019, Salesman of the Month, Trainer of new employees
• Sales Associate, Classic Toyota, Tyler, Texas, 2013-2017, Salesman of the Month: New Car Sales and Internet Sales
• Associate Pastor and Minster of Youth, Holly Brook Baptist Church, Hawkins, Texas, 2011-2013, Involved students in a variety of mission opportunities, Created Student Leadership Team, Mentored Students
• Associate Pastor and Minster of Youth, First Baptist Church Blanco, Blanco, Texas, 2009-2011, Initiated a variety of Discipleship Studies for youth and adults, Lead Global Missionary Trip for students and adults, Mentored Students
• Minster of Youth and Families, First Baptist Church Nederland, Nederland, Texas, 2006-2009, Built Student Leadership Team, Developed and Increased Student Ministry
• Associate Pastor of Students and Activities, Jasper's First Baptist Church, Jasper, Texas, 2003-2006, Initiated church building program, Conducted a variety of public speaking engagements
• Minister of Youth and Activities, First Baptist Church Bay City, Bay City, Texas, 1999-2003, Expanded student ministry, Initiated student leadership team, Created student mentoring program
• Associate Pastor of Music and Youth, First Baptist Church Webb, Arlington, Texas, 1996-1998, Facilitated church worship, Served as Student Mentor
• After School Care Giver, Belton Christian Youth Center, Belton, Texas, 1995, Served as Student Mentor in after school program

• TCA Professional Growth Conference
• UNT Center for Play Therapy Summer Institute
• TCA Professional School Counselors Conference

• Gayla McNatt, LPC-S, Mosaic Counseling of East Texas, 100 E Furgeson St. Suite 602, Tyler, Texas, 75702, 903-593-914
• Keren Acuna LPC-S, RPT-S, University Academy- District Mental Health Coordinator, 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas, 75701, 903-566-7000
• Rebecca Lincoln LPC-S, 14665 FM 849, Lindale, Texas, 75771, 512-589-9822
• Regina Hogan, 410AN County Road 1237, Grapeland, Texas, 75844, 903-724-4760