Gena Gordon
Duluth,GA
Summary
Aspiring therapist and educator committed to holistic wellness and care, offering more than five years of expertise in leadership, counseling, and administration through successfully implementing organizational mission and vision.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager Intern
Lost-n-found Youth
Atlanta, GA
08.2023 - Current
- Developed treatment goals for each individual client based on their needs assessment.
- Identified resources available in the community to assist clients with meeting their goals.
- Discussed available program services with potential participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes.
Director of Community Engagement
Revision Church Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive community engagement strategies to increase public awareness of our organization's mission.
- Managed the budget for community-based projects and initiatives.
- Collaborated with external partners such as government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, universities., to identify areas of mutual interest for collaboration.
Student Chaplain
CENTER FOR FAITH ENGAGEMENT
Berrien Springs, MI
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Collaborated closely with higher-ed students to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of conciliation strategies
- Delivered a high level of spiritual guidance, emotional support, and practical assistance to students grounded in personal and collective study and training
- Utilized understanding of mental health crisis intervention and stress management to support others in emergencies.
Associate Pastor
NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP
Berrien Springs, MI
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Evangelized wellness by providing individual counseling and group healing through leadership in teaching, worship, and prayer
- Provided counseling for clients dealing with multi-stages of grief, complex social issues, and mental health challenges
- Remained intune with behavioral shifts in individual and group sessions to ensure consistent quality holistic support.
Student Dean
LAMSON HALL
Berrien Springs, MI
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Prioritized behavior management interventions to improve the learning environment and increase academic success
- Supported students' academic, spiritual, health, social and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off-campus
- Guaranteed routine and non-routine resident direct care duties to meet residents' physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.
Program Assistant
Experience Camps
Westport, CT
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Created physical and electronic filing systems to certify organizational efficiency
- Sustained a fundraising database to produce accurate monthly reports for the executive team
- Dually worked well in a team environment and independently by emphasizing organizational conflict management skills.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Widener University
Chester, PA08.2025
Master of Education - Human Sexuality
Widener University
Chester, PA08.2025
Master of Divinity -
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI08.2019
Skills
- Confidentiality
- Active Listening
- Crisis Intervention
- Record Maintenance
- Strong Written & Oral Communication Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Case Manager Intern
Lost-n-found Youth
08.2023 - Current
Director of Community Engagement
Revision Church Atlanta
09.2022 - Current
Student Chaplain
CENTER FOR FAITH ENGAGEMENT
08.2020 - 12.2021
Associate Pastor
NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP
07.2020 - 12.2021
Student Dean
LAMSON HALL
08.2019 - 07.2021
Program Assistant
Experience Camps
05.2015 - 12.2015
Master of Social Work -
Widener University
Master of Education - Human Sexuality
Widener University
Master of Divinity -
Andrews University
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Andrews University
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