Karina Leon
Tyler,TX
Summary
Empathetic Mental Health Counselor highly accomplished in school setting providing group, individual, and crisis intervention to children grades 4th to 12th. Genuine and accommodating individual with experience and training in grief, trauma, anxiety and behavior management with two years of vast experience assisting clients in need of emotional and psychological support. Exceptionally well-versed in arranging and facilitating counseling sessions and implementing and assessing treatment goals. Working knowledge of therapeutic modalities such as anger management and grief counseling.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate
Henderson Independent School District
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed students' needs using direct and indirect assessments and develop evidenced based treatment plan to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions to approximately 45 students per school year.
- Provide consultation services to school staff to develop behavior intervention plans to support students in academic setting, providing consultations to 25 teachers and staffs per school year.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Managed caseload of diverse clients, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs and goals.
- Provide support to Positive Behavior Intervention Specialist staff in developing school wide behavior interventions and overall reduce behavioral referrals.
Operations Manager I
JB Hunt Transportation
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Manage transportation, driver fleet of 15 CDL Drivers, financials and training for Texas Farm Products, dedicated account for JB Hunt Transportation.
- Increase value delivery process for Texas Farm Products by optimizing routes, managing safety and reducing overall transportation cost.
- Developed and implemented training program for new drivers to onboard and reduced overall driver turnover by 20%.
Region III Family Advocate Peer Review Lead
Children's Advocacy Center Of Smith County
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Served as liaison in Region III (East and North Texas), which includes communicating to CACTX needs, issues of concern, request for assistance, and other pertinent information from participant Family Advocates
- Organized and facilitated four Peer Review meeting during project period, coordinating 13 advocacy centers and their respective family advocates.
- Provided comprehensive case management services to ensure coordinated, effective interventions.
- Developed and implemented training opportunities to new advocates to support their professional development
Family Advocate
Children’s Advocacy Center Of Smith County
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Served as liaison between Children’s Advocacy Center, their clients and other members of multidisciplinary team (MDT)
- Assisted non-offending caregivers with intake process explaining forensic interview process, assessed family’s unmet needs, and made appropriate referrals to community agencies
- Provided on-going case management services for up to 200 families and followed up with appropriate referrals.
- Connected families with essential services such as housing, healthcare, and education opportunities to improve overall quality of life.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity during interactions at work or home visits.
Account Manager
JB Hunt Transportation
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Manage transportation and driver fleet of 55 for Target Distribution Center in Tyler, TX
- Increase value delivery process for Target by optimizing routes, managing safety and reducing overall transportation cost.
- Reduced overall transportation cost for Target by 10% by implementing one way routes.
- Develop professional development for managers in training and operations supervisors to develop their leadership roles within JB Hunt.
- Improved overall team productivity by implementing best practices in organization and time management.
Account Manager
JB Hunt Transportation
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed transportation and driver fleet for two dedicated accounts, Best Maid Products and Central Garden
- Reduced cost for customer and increased profit for JB Hunt by optimizing routes, managing driver’s safety performance and improving asset utilization.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned account.
Operations Supervisor
JB Hunt Transportation
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Assisted managing 24-driver dedicated fleet for Target Distribution Center in Midlothian, TX
- Improved driver’s safety compliance: ensured drivers stay up-to-date and are completed on timely manner
- Reduced transportation cost by optimizing routes and improve driver utilization.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogodoches, TX12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
St. Mary’s University
San Antonio, TX12.2012
Skills
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Behavior Intervention Specialist
- Positive patient experiences
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Community resources specialist
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Group Counseling
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), 90895, Cassie Leonard-Pierces, LPC-S
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
References
- Leigh T. Kirby, Ph.D., LPC, Stephen F Austin State University, Department of Human Services and Educational Leadership, P.O. Box 13019, SFA Station, Nacogdoches, TX, 75962-3019, (936) 468-1250, leigh.kirby@sfasu.edu
- Jennifer Subin, Director of Client Services, Children’s Advocacy Center of Smith County, 2210 Frankston Hwy, Tyler, TX, 75701, (903) 533-1880, jennifer@cacsmithcounty.org
- Cassie Leonard Pierce, LPC-S, Henderson Independent School District, 300 Crosby Dr, Henderson, TX, 75652, (903) 722-3406, cassiepierce@icloud.com
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate
Henderson Independent School District
07.2022 - Current
Operations Manager I
JB Hunt Transportation
01.2020 - 05.2022
Region III Family Advocate Peer Review Lead
Children's Advocacy Center Of Smith County
08.2018 - 01.2020
Family Advocate
Children’s Advocacy Center Of Smith County
02.2018 - 01.2020
Account Manager
JB Hunt Transportation
05.2017 - 02.2018
Account Manager
JB Hunt Transportation
02.2015 - 05.2017
Operations Supervisor
JB Hunt Transportation
01.2014 - 02.2015
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
St. Mary’s University
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), 90895, Cassie Leonard-Pierces, LPC-S
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
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