Essence Truesdale
Hamilton,USA
Summary
Professional counselor with solid foundation in youth development and emotional support. Strong skills in active listening, conflict resolution, and mentoring. Known for collaborative approach, adaptability, and focus on achieving positive outcomes. Highly reliable, effective communicator, and skilled at fostering supportive environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Living Program Coordinator
Auberle
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Planned and executed weekly events related to life skills, housing, employment, and preventative care for young adults between 14 and 23 years old
- Organized and led monthly team meetings concerning event planning and team goals
- Created advertisements for social media (Instagram and Facebook) and print to promote events and community resources
- Established and sustained professional relationships with community partners
- Maintained and made purchases for office space and event needs
Resident Director
Waynesburg University
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Selected, trained, supervised, coached, and completed performance reviews for Resident Mentors
- Assisted and supported residents in their growth and identity through providing support, mediation, crisis intervention, and follow-up
- Promoted, supervised, and advised Student Development-themed programming, community building, and leadership development
- Coordinated the day-to-day operations and the opening/closing of residence halls
- Assisted and coordinated other tasks related to Residence Life, Housing, and Student Development through secondary responsibilities
Graduate Assistant in Student Activities
Waynesburg University
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Helped with end-to-end student event planning process through meetings, walk-throughs, and day-of execution
- Collaborated with leadership and colleagues to coordinate student volunteers for each event
- Organized event facility, food and beverage selections, and audio-visual arrangements
- Applied strong writing, editing, and proofreading abilities to the university publication, "The Toilet Paper" and university-wide email communication
Sales Representative
Sheetz
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goal
- Collaborated with other sales team members to share selling strategies and gain new insights
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs
Fellow/Intern
Coalition for Christian Outreach
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed leadership skills in students at the University of Pittsburgh through counseling, life coaching, and discipleship at weekly meetings and leadership retreats
- Oversaw student leaders of the cross-cultural and first-year ministry teams
- Organized and collaborated closely with staff team to maintain consistent communication concerning students and the ministry
- Publicly taught and spoke on topics geared toward relevant issues for university students
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Neuroscience
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA05.2020
Skills
- Active Listening
- Facilitating Group Meetings
- Confidentiality
- Cultural Competency
- Professional Writing and Editing
- Advertising and Social Media
- Office Administration
- Program Coordinator
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Empathetic Approach
Counseling History
Graduate Intern, 08/2022 to 05/2023
Waynesburg University - Waynesburg, PA
- Planned and led individual counseling sessions
- Documented notes from individual counseling sessions
- Collaborated with other counselors for campus-wide outreach events and initiatives
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
- Accepted guidance and feedback in weekly supervision
Graduate Practicum Intern, 05/2022 to 08/2022
Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services Care Center - Waynesburg, PA
- Assigned to Community Treatment Team for learning best counseling practices for individuals with severe mental illness
- Implemented a 10-week social and coping skills group counseling curriculum
- Provided both in-home and community counseling services
- Documented individual and group counseling notes
- Participated in daily multidisciplinary team meetings
Certification
- NCC - National Certified Counselor
- National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
- CPR/First Aid Certified - American Heart Association
Timeline
Independent Living Program Coordinator
Auberle
09.2024 - 08.2025
Resident Director
Waynesburg University
07.2022 - 05.2024
Graduate Assistant in Student Activities
Waynesburg University
09.2021 - 07.2022
Sales Representative
Sheetz
08.2021 - 06.2022
Fellow/Intern
Coalition for Christian Outreach
06.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Waynesburg University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Neuroscience
Allegheny College
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