Christi Sears

Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations and human resources and payroll. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate, and cost-effective. Ready to bring 30+ years of experience and take on challenging new role. Skilled Controller and Human Resources bringing 30years of experience working with manufacturing and non-profit organizations. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.

• Albany Civic Theater, Albany, OR, 02/1994, Present, Creative Director, Mentor, Costumer Designer, Board of Directors – past positions: President (4 terms), Treasurer/Controller (3 Terms) and Production Manager (2 terms). Other held positions: Cheer and Condolence Manager, Costume Manager, and Co-Box Office Manager. Board appointed liaison between production staff, volunteers, directors, and board of directors. As treasurer/controller: budget development of theatrical productions, oversee and maintain all financial accounts including checking, money markets, and CDs. Processing and payments of all invoices and director stipends. Develop, design, and formulate unique vision of playwright’s scripts to meet the needs of the organization, production, and community. Collaboratively engaged with board of directors within a team, technical crew, artistic directors, designers, and actors. Group facilitation, board liaison, fundraising, community relations, and event planning. Mentors, encourages, supports, trains, and educates volunteers in various areas within the organization. Growing inclusive leaders who value diversity collaboration.
• Jackson Street Youth Shelter, Corvallis/Albany, OR, 11/2013, 11/2014, Volunteer Mentor/Counselor, Person-centered, dynamic, holistic, and individualized strength based therapeutic counseling grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Person Centered Planning. Case management, individual psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, situational counseling, family counseling, and evidence based psychotherapy with diverse cultural at risk adolescents and family members presenting with various mental health disorders.
• Benton County Juvenile Department, Corvallis, OR, 04/2013, 04/2014, Volunteer Mentor/Counselor, Person-centered, dynamic, holistic, and individualized strength based therapeutic counseling grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Person Centered Planning. Case management, individual psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, situational counseling, family counseling, and evidence based psychotherapy with diverse cultural at risk adolescents and family members presenting with various mental health disorders.
• Milestones Family Recovery, YES House, Corvallis, OR, 10/2011, 03/2013, Internship, Provided case management, family counseling, individual psychosocial assessments and substance abuse/dependency assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, situational counseling, and evidence based psychotherapy to diverse cultural at risk adolescents presenting with various disorders. Provided intake assessments with clients and parents/guardians. Facilitated and co-facilitated multifamily group sessions weekly and art therapy. Implemented and facilitated adolescent group Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training weekly. Participated with interdisciplinary team of interns and the clinical supervisor to explore clients presenting issues and develop additional treatment plans and goals during weekly triage and intern meetings. Provided information, advocacy, and referrals to clients based upon needs and demographics.