Staten McKellum

Driven individual with a passion for helping others. Possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a commitment to providing the highest level of care to those in need. Skilled in conflict resolution and risk assessment. Results-oriented professional with experience in crisis intervention, discharge planning, and integrated service delivery. Reliable asset to help team achieve goals.

• Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2024
• ADOLESCENT TRAUMA AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2024
• CASA Volunteer Training, Court Appointed Special Advocates, 2024

• Youth Mentor, Dallas TX
• Chaplain Office Group Leader, Dallas, TX
• ASA executive board member, Dallas TX

• AmeriCorps Summer Internship, Metrocrest, Carrolton, TX, 05/2023, 12/2023, Coordinated with social services agencies to identify eligible clients for assistance., Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while interacting with clients of diverse backgrounds., Demonstrated receptive bilingualism to Spanish only speakers., Maintained accurate records of donations, inventory levels, and client information., Encouraged donations from local businesses and community members through outreach efforts in food distribution needs., Developed creative solutions to meet changing demands for outreach efforts., Utilized problem-solving skills to resolve conflicts between volunteers or clients., Demonstrated excellent organization skills for optimal efficiency., Conducted research on potential sources of grants and other funding opportunities.
• Peer Volunteer Student Organization Advisor, Ona Seaney, US, 11/2020, Present, I created Peer Volunteer to pique the interests of various SMU students from different backgrounds and age ranges., I focus on giving back to the city of Dallas with projects such as can food drives and cleaning parks., I orchestrated a small yet potent team of four.
• Hegi Summer Internship, Legacy Counseling Center, Dallas, TX, 05/2022, 08/2022, Completion of Online Course prior to 240 hours of supervised counseling, Weekly interaction with supervisors, Developed competency in group therapy and individual Psychotherapy., Developed competency in crisis intervention., Developed competency in supervised group and individual consultations., Conducted evaluations for patient needs: providing critical thinking, analyses, and support., Collaborated with counselors in team meetings to coordinate referrals., Developed extensive knowledge of ethical principles and practices, including rapport building and conflict resolution., Demonstrated excellent communication skills by effectively interacting with patients via phone, email and in-person.