John Reynolds Allison
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EXPERTISE
Community Education Sales Public Relations Communications Healthcare
SUMMARY
Accomplished over 15 years of experience in coordinating, networking, training, developing, gathering and
analyzing, promoting, marketing, and communicating information within a viable team oriented
organization.
Possesses a great affinity for teaching, learning, challenges, and continuous improvement.
Ability to quickly identify processes that create significant strategic change and measurable improvement in
an organization’s total business performance.
Conversational in Spanish.
EDUCATION
Palm Beach Atlantic University December 2004
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology West Palm Beach, Fl.
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University of Colorado at Boulder May 1990
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Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Education Major Boulder, Co.
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CERTIFICATIONS
Credentialed Educator, Fl. Department of Education
Credentialed Professional Counselor, Fl. Department of Health
EXPERIENCE
Americorps Vista Volunteer
Faces of Homelessness Speaker’s Bureau Coordinator for the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County
November 2010 2011 West Palm Beach, Fl.
• Interviewed and trained formerly homeless individuals to speak within the community regarding
their personal stories on homelessness
• Created and implemented power point presentations for various civic organization on the topic of
homelessness in order to build awareness and dispel myths regarding homelessness within the
community at large.
• Coordinated referral resources with relevant agencies dealing with the homeless population.
• Attended multiple human service meetings pertaining to the opening of the first Homeless
Resource Center in Palm Beach County
John Reynolds Allison
315 Cocoanut Row • Palm Beach, FL 33480 • 561-***-****
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Private Practice January 2005 2011
JRA Counseling Services, Inc. West Palm Beach, FL.
Registered Mental Health Counselor, Fl. Department of Health.
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Represented a diversified population of clients
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Responsible for facilitating intakes, testing, assessing, documenting progress notes and developing treatment
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plans as needed.
Extensively involved in networking with and receiving referrals from various non profits, doctor’s offices, and
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healthcare practitioners throughout the community.
Health and Education Specialist August 2009 – June 2010
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Palm Beach County School District, Prevention Center West Palm
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Beach, Fl.
Promoted, coordinated and facilitated educational programs and presentations via health discussions and skills
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building activities in schools, healthcare industry, and within the community at large.
Served as a community outreach liaison via attending relative networking functions/events, developed new
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relationships, maintained existing relationships, synthesized information and then connected people with the
appropriate resources.
Utilized established professional and personal contacts in order to increase health and wellness oriented
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awareness and activities within the community.
Laid the groundwork for future incoming resources and/or grants.
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Utilized proficiency in second language of Spanish and multicultural skills to bridge communication and cultural
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gaps within the community.
Student and Family Support Services August 2005 – August 2006
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Palm Beach Maritime Museum and Academy West Palm Beach, Fl.
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Served as a liaison between the school, museum and the community.
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Collaborated with students, parents, community, teachers and administration in order to alleviate potential
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conflict and streamline communications, thus providing positive results and effective solutions.
Created lucrative business partnerships throughout the community, in order to help support the school’s various
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programs.
Developed enrollment driven activities throughout the community.
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Implemented character education programs and received mass media recognition via local newspapers.
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South Tech Academy August 2006 – June 2008
Palm Beach County School System Boynton
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Beach, Fl.
Certified Educator, Fl. Department of Education
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Taught American/ British Literature and Intensive Reading to 10 12th grade students
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John Reynolds Allison
315 Cocoanut Row • Palm Beach, FL 33480 • 561-***-****
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Responsible for creating lesson plans, integrating technology into the subject matter, making presentations,
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assessment and adhering to policies, procedures, and ethics.
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J.Richard Allison and Associates September 1990 – June 2002
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Palm Beach, Fl.
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Licensed Real Estate Associate
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Utilized interpersonal communication and relationship building skills to both generate new clientele and
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maintain existing clientele.
Assisted in the marketing, community/public relations, and advertising responsibilities for the firm’s multi
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million dollar listings
Extensively involved in the networking and involvement with various non profits, charities, and civic
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organizations throughout the community.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Waterfront Redevelopment Committee City of West Palm Beach Mayor’s Office
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Gala Committee Member National Association of Research for Depression (NARSAD) at Mar a Largo
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Palm Beach County Character Council Member
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Palm Beach County Fellowship for Christians and Jews
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Town of Palm Beach United Way Campaigns
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Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
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Gala Committee Member Young Friends of the Red Cross New Year’s Eve at the Breakers Hotel
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