ETS Specialist/Program Coordinator/Program Director
Talent Search/Texarkana College
09.2006 - 01.2023
Served 250+ middle school and high school income eligible/first generation students through federally funded Trio Program housed at Texarkana College
Provided entry needs assessments and ACT prep for post secondary placement and success in student's chosen institution
Provided academic counseling, assistance with financial aid/FAFSA, study skills and career exploration
Monitored academics by campus visits and consultation with school counselors
Planned monthly cultural enrichment activities and college campus visits for students
Worked with parents/legal guardians of all students to increase knowledge of the road to post secondary success through workshops/individual meetings
Recruited students through need and classroom presentations for program placement
Maintained documentation and services for follow up on each student
Supervised specialists and caseloads
Academic Advisor
Texas A & M University
01.2013 - 06.2013
Provided academic and career advising for students with less than 30 semester hours
In serviced faculty on new degree programming
Coordinated developmental education support plans for students who did not meet admission testing requirements
Responsible for participating in university orientation for all new students and transfers
Completed data entry and documentation on Banner, DegreeWorks, TracBat and WebFocus computer programs
Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
Social Services Coordinator
The Greater Texarkana People's Clinic
09.2005 - 09.2006
Created and developed social services program to provide community resources, medical referrals and crisis intervention to patients
Monitored and implemented assigned clinic grants
Provided educational information to patients in regards to physical/mental health
Provided weekly group therapy through grief/loss support group
Coordinated volunteer program and provided in-service training to both medical and non-medical volunteers
Created and maintained community relationships with local providers
Program Director
The Salvation Army
10.2003 - 09.2005
Planned, directed, coordinated and monitored daily operations of social services program
Provided crisis intervention services to clients through utility, prescription, rental and clothing/food assistance; referred residents to local resources such as OMH, CPS
Supervised program staff for 24 hour emergency shelter and transitional housing program
Oversaw program budget and submitted monthly statistical reports
Developed, implemented and enforced program policies and procedures
Responsible for program grant writing to secure funding for services
County Coordinator
Northeast Texas MHMR
04.2000 - 08.2002
Responsible for coordinating and delivering mental health services in Cass County
Supervised outpatient clinic and employees
Computed monthly reports which included county statistics, funding and individuals served
Created and approved all budget items in county office
Acted as community liaison and implemented fund raising activities to benefit center
Division Director
Community Support Programs
07.1997 - 03.2000
Directed 3 supported living programs for homeless individuals with chronic mental illness
Responsible for clinical supervision of program coordinators and staff, implementation of program referral system and coordinating in-service trainings
Program Coordinator
YWCA of Northwest Louisiana
02.1996 - 07.1997
Supervised therapists and provided counseling to adults and children who were survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse
Responsible for development and organization of case management system, individual and group counseling and coordination of community education through program publicity
Reported program statistics and success in monthly board meetings
Divisional Director, Program Manager, Therapist
Family Crisis Center Of NW Louisiana
04.1989 - 01.1996
Promoted from Program Therapist to Divisional Director over 7 year period
Provided therapy to children through intensive home/school based program
Provided counseling, parenting skills and behavior modification techniques through weekly meetings
Supervised therapists in assessment and treatment
Responsible for implementation of quality assurance and utilization review, supervision of program directors and serving as community liaison
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
08.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
08.1987
Timeline
Academic Advisor
Texas A & M University
01.2013 - 06.2013
ETS Specialist/Program Coordinator/Program Director
Talent Search/Texarkana College
09.2006 - 01.2023
Social Services Coordinator
The Greater Texarkana People's Clinic
09.2005 - 09.2006
Program Director
The Salvation Army
10.2003 - 09.2005
County Coordinator
Northeast Texas MHMR
04.2000 - 08.2002
Division Director
Community Support Programs
07.1997 - 03.2000
Program Coordinator
YWCA of Northwest Louisiana
02.1996 - 07.1997
Divisional Director, Program Manager, Therapist
Family Crisis Center Of NW Louisiana
04.1989 - 01.1996
Master of Arts - Counseling
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Louisiana Tech University
Certification
CPR/First Aid
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