James McDonald
Mapleton,IL
Summary
Focused counselor skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address trauma-related issues. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development. Adept at optimizing program operations to maximize support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Northwoods Church
11.2022 - Current
- Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as childhood trauma and family dysfunction.
- Evaluated potential church leaders based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress for counselees.
Entrepreneur
Common Scents LLC
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision to assist my wife in her business.
- Launched new marketing plan successfully through comprehensive planning, strategy and research.
- Mapped income generating strategies to grow revenue.
- Determined areas in need of improvement and devised targeted corrective actions for each concern to maintain optimal business operations.
Teaching Pastor
Providence Church
09.2006 - 09.2016
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Education
Master of Arts - Pastoral Counseling: Crisis Response And Trauma
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDSkills
- Emotional Support
- Suicide Intervention
- Crisis Situations
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem-Solving Techniques
- Conflict Resolution
- Grief Support
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
- Reflective Listening
- Relationship Issues Management
Timeline
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Northwoods Church
11.2022 - Current
Entrepreneur
Common Scents LLC
09.2016 - 12.2020
Teaching Pastor
Providence Church
09.2006 - 09.2016
Master of Arts - Pastoral Counseling: Crisis Response And Trauma
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Idaho
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