Overview
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Education
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Volunteer Experience
Certification
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Kayvonna Brown

Ladson,SC

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Outlet
Charleston, SC
04.2021 - Current
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Focus Facilitator

Mitchell Math And Science Elementary School
Charleston, SC
01.2021 - Current
  • Implemented classroom wide PLCs using Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (PBIS).
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
  • Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
  • Designed and recorded teacher surveys to accurately determine professional development needs and strategies.

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Institute of Psychiatry: Therapeutic Assistant

Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
  • Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.

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Residential Counselor

New Hope Carolinas Adolescent Treatment Center
Rock Hill, SC
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
  • Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
  • Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about policy changes.

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POS Associate

Kohls Department Store
Columbia, SC
02.2014 - 01.2018
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Provided expertise on products, including demonstrating features, answering questions, and redirecting objections to highlight positive aspects.

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Education

Post Graduate Certificate - School Counseling

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
05.2022

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Social Sciences

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
05.2018

Ph.D. - Counseling Education And Supervision

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Skills

  • Biopsychosocial assessments
  • Suicide prevention
  • BLS/CPR
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Crisis Management
  • Strategy implementation

Internship Experience

Master's Level Clinical Counseling Intern

Mitchell Math and Science Elementary School

2021- Current

  • Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist youth in recognizing and redirecting undesirable habits.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.

ABA Therapist Intern

Solving Autism

2017-2018

  • Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
  • Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results and recommended improvements.

Volunteer Experience

Crisis Counselor

· Help clients sort through their feelings by asking questions, empathizing, and actively listening

Homestead Hospice

· Sit with patients and provide companionship and a comforting presence

Certification

  • Family Engagement in Education, Harvard University
  • Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice, Harvard University
  • Trauma Formed Educators, Charleston County School District
  • Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention, Charleston County School District
  • Restorative Practices, Charleston County School District
  • National Certified School Counselor, South Carolina Department of Education

Clubs and Organizations

Psi Chi

International Honor Society in Psychology

· Recognizing and promoting excellence in the science and application of psychology.

TriO

Student support services

· Promotes academic excellence and gives members the tools necessary to get the most out of their undergraduate education to graduate and seek employment and/or attend graduate or professional school.

Plane Jane

Organization

· Uplift women and encourage them to embrace their individuality, confidence, power, and unity. Hold fundraisers, forums not just for women, but the entire Winthrop Community as a whole.

Academic Awards

Student/PBIS Leadership


Timeline

Sales Associate

Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Outlet
04.2021 - Current

Focus Facilitator

Mitchell Math And Science Elementary School
01.2021 - Current

Institute of Psychiatry: Therapeutic Assistant

Medical University Of South Carolina
12.2018 - 01.2021

Residential Counselor

New Hope Carolinas Adolescent Treatment Center
01.2018 - 12.2018

POS Associate

Kohls Department Store
02.2014 - 01.2018

Post Graduate Certificate - School Counseling

Winthrop University

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Charleston Southern University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Social Sciences

Winthrop University

Ph.D. - Counseling Education And Supervision

Hampton University

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