OBJECTIVE: To obtain the position as the Office Assistant.
EDUCATION : M.S.E. in School Counseling University of
Wisconsin-River Falls - River Falls, WI December 2008
Overall GPA: 3.9
WI Department of Public Instruction License, Initial
Educator 54 School Counselor, File Number 717762
Qualified for Licensure in Minnesota
B.S. in Psychology University
of Wisconsin-River Falls - River Falls, WI December
2006
Overall GPA: 3.7 Minor:
History Dean's list Academic Honors
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Mental Health Practitioner & Medication Assistant, Willow Haven, Lake
Elmo, MN March 2007-Present
o Engaged in individual counseling with adults with Severe and
Persistent Mental Illness &/or chemical dependency to promote
treatment goal progression
o Enhanced and implemented an Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment (IDDT)
group curriculum for adults with mental illness and chemical
addictions (1/09-Present)
o Augmented group materials by developing group work based on individual
client needs
o Encouraged self-sufficiency and self-motivation for clients to promote
individual living skills
o Conducted Intake Assessments for new clients upon admissions
o Certified and proficient in supervised medication administration
o Transcribed healthcare referrals for clients to various medical
appointments
o Collaborated with clients healthcare providers to promote mental
health management and care
o Trained in Motivational Interviewing, substance abuse reduction,
suicide prevention, and self-injurious behaviors
School Counseling Practicum Student, Hastings High School, Hastings, MN
November-December 2008
o Developed and facilitated a small group for retained students to
explore occupational paths based on career inventories, personal
goals, and education track
o Assisted with Minnesota Standard-Base Comprehensive Assessment testing
by creating informational letters for each student required to retake
the MCA - Reading test. Delivered testing material to teachers and
packaging completed booklets.
o Counseled students individually on the significance of sobriety,
communication, and family and peer relationships
School Counseling Practicum Student, E. P. Rock Elementary, Hudson,
WI October-November 2008
o Prepared and facilitated educational lessons for grades K-5 that
promoted positive self-esteem and social skills
o Assisted with WI Knowledge Concepts Examination (WKCE) state testing
by delivering testing material to teachers and administering make-up
tests
School Counseling Practicum Student, Meyer Middle School, River Falls, WI
September-October 2008
o Presented classroom presentations for students in 8th grade on career
development based on the 40 Assets
o Created a counseling brochure for students and parents defining grief,
warning signs, and interventions
o Created and implement a Tutor Program for 62 students in need of
additional assistance in their class work. This permitted students
from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls to tutor and mentor
students academically.
Information Desk Receptionist and Medical Records, Hudson Hospital,
Hudson, WI 2006-2007
o Operated a multi-line phone and transferred callers to their desired
location
o Increased rate of appointment attendance for Physical Therapy and
Specialty Clinic by making reminder calls for each department
o Scanned and filed patient's reports for Medical Records
Records Clerk, City Hall, Hudson, WI
2004-2006
o Answered telephones and transferred calls for the Parks, Public Works,
and City Hall Administrative department
o Input data for invoices of sale purchases
o Transcribed compliance requests for home and boat owners that reflected
city ordinances
o Aided Compliance Officer Dave Krupich in updating business and home
owner's parcel property according to City of Hudson Municipal Code Section
202-4 (T), Building numbering required
ADDITIONAL QUAILIFICATIONS:
o Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
o CPR Certified; First Aid Certified
o Type 62 WPM