Dianne Pierce
Bradenton,FL
Summary
To obtain a position as a licensed mental health counselor to utilize my education and continue my fieldwork to move forward in my career as a counselor.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Centerstone hospital and addiction center
Bradenton, USA
10.2021 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering peer support and enhancing communication skills among participants.
- Educated patients on effective coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques to empower sustained recovery.
- Conducted mental health assessments to determine appropriate interventions and strategies.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs, enhancing engagement in their recovery.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness training.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care coordination.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations at the center.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
Customer Service, Product Demonstrator
Crossmark
Sarasota, USA
10.2016 - 01.2021
Customer service in prepared foods section
Whole Foods Market
Sarasota, USA
02.2013 - 06.2016
Server
The Olive Garden
Sarasota, USA
09.2009 - 03.2011
Customer Service
Jim Cook TV Repair
Bradenton, USA
07.2005 - 08.2009
- Coordinated service calls, provided information to field workers, and resolved customer complaints.
- Provided leadership and direction to customer service representatives.
- Ensured positive customer experience during delivery transactions.
- Ensured proper customer service standards were met.
Fine Dining Caterer
Michaels on East
Sarasota, USA
10.1999 - 07.2002
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida
Sarasota, FL06-2013
Associates of Arts - Basic AA Curriculum
Manatee Community College
Bradenton01-2009
Skills
- Addiction therapy certified
- Specializes in treating Anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, life transitions
- Empathy and active listening
- Conflict resolution/De-escalation
- Client rapport building
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization and time management
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Strong work ethic
- Interpersonal communication
Accomplishments
- Dean’s list, USF, 2008-2013
- Psychology Club, 2010-2013
- Current Graduate school GPA, 4.0
- Member of Chi Sigma Iota, National Counseling Honor Society
Volunteer Experience
- 01/01/12, 05/01/13, Salvation Army, Sarasota, FL, Worked in clothes closet which provided clothing to homeless community, assisted with scheduled grooming times for women’s homeless community
- 06/01/13, 09/01/13, Worked serving meals to the homeless community
- 07/01/19, 03/01/20, Brought recovery meetings into the Sarasota county jail women’s recovery pod
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Not actively lookingSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Counselor
Centerstone hospital and addiction center
10.2021 - Current
Customer Service, Product Demonstrator
Crossmark
10.2016 - 01.2021
Customer service in prepared foods section
Whole Foods Market
02.2013 - 06.2016
Server
The Olive Garden
09.2009 - 03.2011
Customer Service
Jim Cook TV Repair
07.2005 - 08.2009
Fine Dining Caterer
Michaels on East
10.1999 - 07.2002
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida
Associates of Arts - Basic AA Curriculum
Manatee Community College