Human Resources Assistant
Resume:
Sally Rose Vona, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
Freehold, NJ 07228
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Phone: 908-***-****
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
Objective
. To contribute to your organization as a dedicated, versatile interviewer
with advanced training and experience in professional counseling,
outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills, and an interest in
applying these skills within the field of human resources.
Education
o Master of Science in Professional Counseling, Monmouth University, 2009
o GPA: 3.84
o Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, The College of New Jersey, 2005
o Summa Cum Laude
o Minor in Women and Gender Studies
Certification and Licensure
o National Certified Counselor (NCC) # 253594
o Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) New Jersey # 37AC00064500
Clinical Experience
Counselor/Therapist (Part Time/Evenings), Begin Within, Red Bank, NJ
Present
o Provide individual counseling in a private practice to
adolescents/young adults with mood disorders, substance abuse, self-
harm, body image issues, family/relational conflicts, etc.
o Provide family therapy to clients and their families
o Receiving clinical supervision from Dr. Marnie Fegan, Psy.D.
Pre-master's Counseling Intern, The College of New Jersey
August 2007- May 2009
o Provided ongoing, individual counseling to diverse student client
population exhibiting a full range of issues (mood disorders,
addictions, academic probation, eating disorders, suicidality,
differing abilities, relational problems, sexual identity issues,
harassment and abuse, etc.)
o Conducted structured diagnostic interviews and administered/scored
assessment inventories for diagnosis and treatment planning
o Collaborated with other Student Affairs divisions (Health Services,
Differing Abilities, Anti-Violence Initiatives, etc.) to optimize
treatment
o Made referrals to specialists, physicians, and social service
organizations as appropriate
o Maintained knowledge of new developments in the field and their
application to personal practice
o Provided detailed clinical documentation for each client
o Co-facilitated psychoeducation and process groups for targeted student
populations
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Program Assistant for Peer Education, The College of New Jersey
Fall 2008-Spring 2009
o Developed new Peer Education program to raise awareness of psycho-
social wellness issues within the campus community and to connect
students to appropriate resources (including substance use/abuse,
stress and anxiety management, suicide prevention, healthy
relationships/communication, eating disorders, healthy eating and
positive body image, etc.)
o Collaborated with other Administrative offices and Academic
Departments for input in designing the program to best meet the needs
of the community
o Met with professionals at other universities to research different
models of Peer Education programs
o Designed advertisements and application materials for the program
o Interviewed and selected Peer Educators
o Designed training program for new Peer Educators
Pre-master's Counseling Intern, Howell High School Dept. of Special
Services Spring 2007
o Developed supportive relationships with students, parents, and school
administration to ensure the fulfillment of the student's educational,
social, and emotional needs
o Counseled students affected by a full-range of therapeutic issues
including mood disorders, substance abuse, differing abilities, and
conflicted home situations
o Assisted the social worker and school psychologist with case
management and documentation
o Initiated a social skills group for at-risk students
Research Assistant, The College of New Jersey, Department of Psychology
Jan. 2004-May 2005
o Proposed and conducted original research in the area of alcohol abuse
o Conducted extensive literature reviews
o Facilitated the operation and maintenance of a animal research
laboratory (animal maintenance, solution making, data collection,
entry, and analysis)
o Collected data over the course of three semesters for entry and
analysis in statistical computer software (SPSS, SigmaPlot)
o Published and presented original research nationally
o Completed Senior Honors Thesis in Psychology: A matching law choice
analysis of sweetened ethanol consumption in alcohol-preferring (P), non-
preferring (NP), and Wistar (W) rats.
Honors
o Chi Sigma Iota: The National Honor Society in Professional Counseling
o Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
o Phi Kappa Phi Student-Faculty Research Scholar, 2004
o Golden Key International Honor Society
o Psi Chi: The National Honor Society in Psychology
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Competencies and Skills
o Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access), SPSS,
Titanium, and Internet
o Basic knowledge of web design and experience in current technologies such
as blogging, social networking websites, etc.
o Superior organization and communication skills
Professional Memberships
o American Counseling Association
o American College Counseling Association[pic]
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