Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
Organizations
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
Projects
Timeline
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Christine Longo

Christine Longo

Ballston Spa,NY

Summary

My passion for providing mental health services to diverse populations has evaluated my knowledge of the importance and impact a helping professional can provide. Justice, equality, and respect are the core ingredients for cultivating and sustaining wellness through guidance, faith, and the collaborative process of mental health counseling.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Specialist

By-George Food Specificities
09.2016 - Current
    • Contact: Susan Walsh 518-885-1460
    • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws through regular audits and policy updates.
    • Coordinated employee training programs to boost skills development and improve overall performance.
    • Improved communication between management and staff by organizing regular town hall meetings and feedback sessions.

Childcare Center Director

Always There Childcare Center
09.2008 - 10.2016
  • Contact: Christine Longo - 518-817-8481
  • Offered ALS-American Sign Language and childcare services for disabled children.
  • Implemented innovative and developmentally appropriate programs for children.
  • Developed staff training programs. Implemented safety procedures and protocols to maintain a secure environment for children and staff members.
  • Evaluated curriculum regularly to ensure alignment with current educational standards and best practices in early childhood education.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying growth areas.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior management within the childcare center, promoting consistency among staff members when addressing challenging situations with children.
  • Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.

Education

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Counseling Specialty- LGBTQ

Regent University
1650 Diagonal Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314
07.2025

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Development

Empire State University
325 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013
06.2017

Child Development Associate - Practicum Education in Early Childhood Education

Capital District Childcare Coordinating Council
91 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204
07.2010

Associate in Applied Science - Physical Therapy

Maria College
700 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
07.1992

Skills

  • Work as a team player
  • Leadership Skills
  • Advocation
  • Professional Model
  • Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Tech-skills
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Management
  • Management Development
  • Professionalism

Languages

ALS-American Sign Language
Limited Working

Affiliations

  • I love to exercise and keep active.
  • I golf.
  • I breed Persians.
  • I attend my church and community events.
  • Family time is valued.

Certification

  • Ethical Decision-Making of Supervisors of Color, 07/2023.
  • Working with LGBTQ+ Students in the College Setting, 06/2023.

Accomplishments

    Academic Excellence (06/1996).

    Designed a Blog for LGBTQ. The blog advocates and supports LGBTQ and their allies. Blog website: https://www.famconnectlgbtq.com/


Organizations

  • SAIGE-Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities, 09/2022, Present, Member
  • Association Counseling Association, 08/2022, Present, Member

Personal Information

Title: Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Hobbies and Interests

Persian Breeder

Projects

LGBTQ Website, 09/2023, Present, LGBTQ-based website to advocate for the LGBTQ community and individuals and the challenges they face. The website offers support guidance on spirituality and mental health wellness., https://www.famconnectlgbtq.com/

Timeline

Human Resources Specialist

By-George Food Specificities
09.2016 - Current

Childcare Center Director

Always There Childcare Center
09.2008 - 10.2016

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Counseling Specialty- LGBTQ

Regent University

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Development

Empire State University

Child Development Associate - Practicum Education in Early Childhood Education

Capital District Childcare Coordinating Council

Associate in Applied Science - Physical Therapy

Maria College
Christine Longo