Kate Bohannon, EdD
Pastoral Counselor
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic Pastoral Counselor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Clear discernment of scriptures with practical application to everyday life. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in all areas of life. Excellent reputation for working well with others. Strengths in leadership and public speaking. Research specializations include pornography use by Christian women and single motherhood.
Overview
14
14
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastoral Counselor / Christian Life Coach
Self-employed
Gainesville, Georgia
01.2018 - Current
- Provides guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and motivation for Christian women clients.
- Provides individual counseling and coaching services to single mothers.
- Expanding current social media presence to include Bible teachings, interviews, and inspirational material.
- Speaker for break-out sessions during local women and marriage conferences.
- Key-note speaker for local women's event.
- Worked collaboratively with female church staff members to develop life coaching goals for personal development and spiritual growth.
Personnel Manager /Cashier /Family Farm Worker
Jaemor Farm Market
Alto, GA
04.2012 - 09.2015
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies as needed and promote compliance.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
- Maintained schedule for 10-30 cashiers depending on season.
Education
Doctor of Education - Pastoral Counseling
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Dissertation: Christian Women's Pornography Usage: The Role of Perceived Addiction, Social Anxiety, Shame, and Grace
- Published Article: The Moderating Role of the Tendency to Blame Others in the Development of Perceived Addiction, Shame, and Depression in Pornography Users - with Dr. Fred Volk and colleagues. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10720162.2019.1670301
- Graduated with 3.97 GPA
- Graduated with High Distinction
Master of Arts - Pastoral Counseling
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Graduated with 3.97 GPA
- Graduated with High Distinction
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
08.1995 - 05.2000
High School Diploma -
08.1991 - 05.1995
Skills
Good listening skills
Leadership
Teambuilding
Flexible & Adaptable
Critical thinking
Compassion
Public speaking
Spiritual instruction
Spiritual leadership
Biblically based
Excellent work ethic
Collaboration
Life Verses
Song of Songs 2:2 "Like a lily among the thorns" (CSB).
Matthew 9:36 "When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd" (ESV).
Timeline
Liberty University - Doctor of Education, Pastoral Counseling
01.2018 - 03.2021
Pastoral Counselor / Christian Life Coach - Self-employed
01.2018 - Current
Liberty University - Master of Arts, Pastoral Counseling
01.2016 - 12.2017
Personnel Manager /Cashier /Family Farm Worker - Jaemor Farm Market
04.2012 - 09.2015
University Of North Georgia - Bachelor of Arts, Accounting And Business Management
08.1995 - 05.2000
East Hall High School - High School Diploma,
08.1991 - 05.1995