Derrick Brower
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Counselor
University of North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State University
01.2023 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling to students dealing with various emotional, psychological and personal challenges
- Assist students to cope with stress, depression and other mental health issues
- Academic advising and guidance to students on career decisions
- Outreach and prevention programs to raise awareness of mental health issues.
- Consultation with faculty, staff and parents to address concerns and provide recommendations for student well-being
- Training and workshop offerings on topics like stress management, resilience, and interpersonal skills.
- Documentation and maintaining accurate and confidential records
- Attend professional developments and staying updated with current trends and best practices in counseling
School Counselor
Western Guilford High School
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Academic planning and preparing students for future ready skills for the 21st century
- Work with Administration to improve graduation rates and close achievement gaps
- Oversee several committees and provide professional development trainings to staff members
- Facilitate and Coordinate Parent Teacher Conferences
- 504 Coordinator
- Provide individual and group counseling to students in need.
- Assist parents and families with referrals for outside resources and support systems.
- Oversee Leadership Club
- Oversee Equal Opportunity School Committee.
- Transcript Auditing and creating schedules for students.
- Coordinate College Tours, Career Day and College Day
- Coordinate Blood Drives, and Food Drives
School Counselor
Calvin Wiley Elementary School
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Teach guidance curriculums on areas of bullying, respect, responsibility and leadership development.
- Intervention Support Team (IST) Coordinator. (Develop interventions to help students academically/behaviorally)
- Oversee the PBIS Committee (Positive Behavior Intervention Support)
- Provide Small Group and Individual Counseling to elementary level students.
- Assist parents and families with referrals for outside resources and support systems.
- Coordinated school wide events such as, College Day, Career Day, College Tours, Service Learning Projects. Ect.
Manager/Mental Health Counselor
Black and Associates Group Home
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Integrate juvenile client’s treatment plans and provide supervision.
- Counsel juveniles on how to cope with anger and help them to develop conflict resolution skills.
- Analyze, observe and document juvenile’s client’s behavior at the level 3 treatment facility
- Supervised and educate staff on medication administration to client’s
School Counselor Intern
Peeler Open Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provide students with academic planning and support
- Teach guidance curriculums on areas of bullying, respect, responsibility and leadership development.
- Work collaboratively with all stakeholders such as, teacher, parents, students and administrators.
- Collect data on interventions and screenings students participate in.
Compliance Graduate Assistant
North Carolina A&T State University Athletic Department
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Evaluated student-athletes academic progress towards degree
- Monitored coaches monthly recruiting logs
- Handled the NLI process for student-athletes on scholarship
- Handled day to day administration on student-athletes
Sales Agent
Trident Marketing
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Introduces new package deals for new and existing consumers
- Overseen and monitored activities on existing accounts with Trident Marketing
- Provided inbound and outbound call assistance
Compliance Intern
Winston Salem State University Athletic Department
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Audited practice logs and recruiting logs and entered data in to CAI website
- Disseminated transfer release to institutions
- Organized compliance website
- Revised the compliance manual for Division I and Division II policies and procedures
Facility Coordinator Assistant/Intern
Winston-Salem State University Athletic Department
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Assisted in organizing athletic facilities for game day competitions
- Assisted in Working Willcall during games
- Office assistant
- Setup equipment and sound systems for competitions
Education
Ph.D. - Education And Organizational Leadership
Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs 05-2025
Master of Science - School Counseling
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05-2010
Skills
- Anxiety reduction
- Depression treatment
- Multicultural competence
- Child and adolescent counseling
- Individual counseling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- Motivational interviewing
- Group counseling
- Professional demeanor
- Research methods
- Career counseling
- Client-centered approach
- Self-esteem building
- Administration and management
- Crisis intervention
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Certification
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Clinical Counselor
University of North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State University
01.2023 - Current
School Counselor
Western Guilford High School
01.2019 - 01.2023
School Counselor
Calvin Wiley Elementary School
01.2015 - 01.2019
School Counselor Intern
Peeler Open Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Manager/Mental Health Counselor
Black and Associates Group Home
01.2011 - 01.2017
Compliance Graduate Assistant
North Carolina A&T State University Athletic Department
01.2011 - 01.2012
Sales Agent
Trident Marketing
01.2010 - 01.2011
Compliance Intern
Winston Salem State University Athletic Department
01.2008 - 01.2010
Facility Coordinator Assistant/Intern
Winston-Salem State University Athletic Department
01.2007 - 01.2008
Ph.D. - Education And Organizational Leadership
Gardner Webb University
Master of Science - School Counseling
North Carolina A&T State University
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Winston-Salem State University
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