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SUMMARY

Highly self motivated, goal oriented, and compassionate individual that

successively worked with diverse populations in providing exceptional care

and treatment.

EDUCATION

Registered Mental Health Intern IMH 9623

Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling

Florida International University

Graduation: 5/ 2011

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Sociology

Florida Atlantic University

Honors: Dean's List, Cum Laude

Graduation: 12/ 2007

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Florida Atlantic University

1/ 2006-5/ 2006

Directed Independent Study

Boca Raton, FL

Support graduate research on language phrenology.

Conducted experiments on students to see if they recognize patterns in the

English language similar to an invented language.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Atlantic Shores Hospital

8/2011 - present

Therapist Ft.

Lauderdale, Fl

. Psychosocial and Suicide assessments

. Treatment plans

. Discharge planning and referrals

. Individual & Group sessions

. Family consultations

. Baker Act court petitions

The Village South

1/2011- 4/2011

Intern

Miami, FL

. Provide individual counseling sessions.

. Conduct process, skills building, and relapse prevention groups.

. GAIN assessment

. Construct client treatment plans.

. Complete individual and group session notes.

Trauma Resolution Center

8/2010- 4/2011

Intern

Miami, FL

. Provide individual counseling.

. Administer assessments.

. Conduct psychosocial rehab groups.

. Complete court reports.

Miami Dade County Public Schools

1/ 2008- 6/2010

Temporary Instructor

Miami, FL

. Instruct K-12 grade regular and ESE students.

. Create and sustain a safe, supportive learning environment.

. Develop lesson plans.

. Evaluate students academic performances.

NANAY, Inc.

5/2010- 6/2010

Volunteer Miami,

FL

. Facilitate arts and crafts activities for elderly clients.

. Assist aerobics instructor in conducting chair aerobics course.

. Provide Handwriting and English lessons to elderly clients.

Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc.

2/ 2008- 1/ 2009

Clubhouse Advocate

Miami, FL

. Assist chronic mentally ill adults in their psychosocial rehabilitation

process

. Assist clients in achieving educational, vocational, and personal

goals.

. Facilitate social events.

. Complete treatment plans, progress notes, outcome measures, FARS.

Criminal Justice Department, Florida Atlantic University

5/ 2007- 12/ 2007

Student Assistant

Boca Raton, FL

. Perform numerous clerical and administrative duties.

. Train new clerical employees.

Office of Multicultural Affairs, Florida Atlantic University

1/ 2006 - 8/2006

Student Program Assistant

Boca Raton, FL

. Execute various clerical and administrative duties.

. Planning and promotion of events, advertise services.

. Provide services to students and maintained record of services.

American Airlines Arena

8/ 2004 - 1/2006

Usher/Event Staff

Miami, FL

. Complete numerous guest services to ensure satisfaction of clientele.

. Counseled new employees in Event Staff responsibilities and duties.

SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet Research

Bilingual- English and Haitian Creole

CPR certified

ACTIVITIES

American Counseling Association (2010-2011)

Broward Psychology Association, member (2007)

National Society of Collegiate Scholars, member (2004-present)

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