Kimberly R. Rice
Munster,Indiana
Summary
Inquiry to take the knowledge that has been fulfilled in counseling requirements while sitting under the supervision of your company tutelage. Spearheads all business development and marketing activities while overseeing the growth and profitability of the organization. Looking out for the well-being of every client who comes into the facility by listening and structuring a program intervention tailored to each client's needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO and Builder of the company
The Lighthouse Center Advocating for Adolescences and Children, Inc.
06.2019 - Current
- We offer community outreach services, scholarships, awards, and counseling. Our services teach respect and responsibility that promote healing.
- The future center will provide safe housing, mentoring programs, religious background, and clinical and psychological treatment for young children with behavioral issues, and those who are battling with depression and other ailments.
- Our future team enhances the development of life skills by modeling a program in CBT, mindfulness, and ACT therapy.
Independent Consultant
Uber
05.2017 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to deal peacefully with unforeseen circumstances or delays and use advanced driving techniques to improve time management and safety.
- Assured that the vehicle is maintained in excellent condition and is cleaned regularly, and in-depth knowledge of vehicle maintenance is applied.
- Drive V. I. P. to various destinations upon request, with knowledge of multiple cities and efficient routes.
- Neat and smart appearance, customer-friendly and intellectual individual with a desire to exceed expectations.
BHS Counseling Internship
UCAN
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Supported clients in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Parent Advocate
Northeastern University
09.2015 - 08.2016
- (GEAR UP) Gaining Early Awareness Readiness for Undergraduate programs for students
- Assist with college tours
- Prepare and assist with workshops for 7th and 8th graders
- Prepare workshops for parents
- Call parents to ensure they are prepared with College Readiness
- Offer credit repair assistance
- Speak with parents about how to improve life skills for themselves and their children
- Do different general clerical duties
Family Educator
Aunt Marth’s Youth Service Center
03.2008 - 11.2015
- Performed assessments
- Teaching children with behavioral issues
- Cooked and cleaned
- Transported students to various locations
Childcare Provider
Ian Bedford
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Dress and groom children and change diapers
- Organize toys and materials in an activity area
- Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas
- Prepare meals and snacks for children
- Assist children with eating meals, including etiquette
- Engage children in various activities to stimulate mental development
- Read to toddlers and teach them crafts and songs that are age and development-level-appropriate
- Organize and take part in leisure activities, games, and watching television
- Escort children to medical appointments
- Clean and sanitize toys and play equipment
- Encourage children to change clothing by themselves and to clean up after themselves.
- Perform various housekeeping duties such as laundry, errands, cleaning, dishes, and changing linens.
- Observe children for any signs of developmental issues and report to parents and other staff.
- Record daily observations of activities, meals served, and medications administered
Teacher
Geminus Head Start
09.2011 - 02.2013
- Assisted teachers in planning and implementing an instructional program that adhered to the school's philosophy, goals, and objectives outlined in the adopted charter
- Assisted teachers in making purposeful and appropriate lesson plans, which provided effective teaching strategies and maximized time on task
- Planned and implemented a program of study designed to meet individual student needs
- Created a classroom environment conducive to learning, using a variety of teaching strategies
- Encouraged student enthusiasm for learning and developing good study habits
- Observed children for possible learning problems and made appropriate referrals
Sub-Secretary
Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Scheduled appointments for the Principal and Assistant Principal
- Created school calendars monthly
- Copied and filed documentation
- Answered phones and took messages
- Registered students, Organized students, Organized students’ bus charts
- Assisted the school nurse with performing her duties
Education
MA - Mental Health Counseling
Concordia University
River Forest, IL05.2025
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UCAN Behavioral Department
Chicago, IL08.2024
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The National Society of Leadership and Success, Concordia University
08.2023
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American Counseling Association
07.2023
BA - Psychology
Indiana University Northwest
05.2018
AA - Psychology
South Suburban College
12.2015
Skills
- Qualified communicator with written and oral communication skills, including the ability to engage an audience and convey information in a public speaking forum
- Social perception enables us to of others’ non-verbal reactions and adjust our communication accordingly
- Highly skilled negotiation and persuasion skills make it easy to agree with the client's well-being
- Ability to identify complex problems and use critical thinking skills to implement plans for overcoming problems for the client and the company’s benefit
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 10 staff members in my business.
- Collaborated with a team of other counselors and supervisors in the development of the BHS Counseling department.
- Resolved product issue with the client through client testing.
- Used Evolve and Docusure to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved notes that led to billing for each client.
Languages
English
Timeline
BHS Counseling Internship
UCAN
08.2024 - 08.2025
CEO and Builder of the company
The Lighthouse Center Advocating for Adolescences and Children, Inc.
06.2019 - Current
Independent Consultant
Uber
05.2017 - Current
Parent Advocate
Northeastern University
09.2015 - 08.2016
Childcare Provider
Ian Bedford
05.2013 - 08.2015
Teacher
Geminus Head Start
09.2011 - 02.2013
Sub-Secretary
Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157
11.2009 - 06.2010
Family Educator
Aunt Marth’s Youth Service Center
03.2008 - 11.2015
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UCAN Behavioral Department
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The National Society of Leadership and Success, Concordia University
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American Counseling Association
BA - Psychology
Indiana University Northwest
AA - Psychology
South Suburban College
MA - Mental Health Counseling
Concordia University
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