Passionate and hardworking candidate who feels just as comfortable working in a team-based compacity as individually. Excellent communicator who has over 18 years of experience working with the community in high stress environments.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Empac
Intern
01.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients.
Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in individual settings.
Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
City of Wichita- Government
Police Officer
05.2002 - 01.2020
Job overview
Gave presentations at public gatherings, community events and school meetings.
Provided individuals and families with information and resources to connect with available programs.
Talked weekly with community members, business owners and officials to address current issues and find appropriate solutions.
Created and delivered community crime prevention presentations to deliver at local events, including workshops, seminars and school fairs.
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Responsible for tracking crime trends in my assigned area and implementing SMART goals to reduce trends.
Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Master of Arts from Clinical Mental Health Counseling
05.2023
University Overview
Member of Chi Sigma Iota, International Counseling Honor Society, 2021- Present
Member of Omega Nu Lambda, Collegiate Honor Society, 2021- 2023
Graduated summa cum laude, Liberty University, 2023
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Arts and General Studies
05.2002
Skills
Community relations
Crisis Intervention Techniques
Superior communication skills
Exceptional problem solver
Diversity & Culture sensitivity awareness
Critical thinking
Strong Academic Record
Multitasking and Organization
Affiliations
American Counseling Association
Timeline
Intern
Empac
01.2021 - 05.2022
Police Officer
City of Wichita- Government
05.2002 - 01.2020
Liberty University
Master of Arts from Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Arts and General Studies