Tony Alston
Email: *********@********.***
Address: *** ******* ****
City: Hinesville
State: GA
Zip: 31313
Country: USA
Phone: 912-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: 33
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Tony Darnell Alston
131 Tempest Lane
Allenhurst, GA 31301
912-***-**** Home
912-***-**** Home
*********@********.***
Objective
To successfully contribute as a patient-focused, Professional Counselor in a hospital or medical facility setting where I can utilize my communication skills, education, and proven abilities.
Professional Skills
Recent Masters of Professional Counseling (MPC) Graduate, South University
Over 15 years professional experience as a Counselor, Supervisor, Trainer and Leader in the public sector (United States Army and Chatham County Sheriffs Department)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
EducationSouth University, Department of Behavioral SciencesSavannah, GeorgiaMaster of Arts in Professional Counseling (MPC); GPA 3.81 September 2012
Saint Leo University Savannah, GeorgiaBachelor of Arts in Human Resources Administration December 2005
Practicum and Internship
Savannah State University, Counseling and Disability Services Savannah, Georgia
Counseling Intern April 2012 to September 2012
Managed a caseload of 13 clients
Effectively completed intake interviews, progress notes, and treatment plans
Conducted interviews on the Savannah campus radio station
Participated in a variety of campus outreach events
Gateway Liberty Day Treatment Hinesville, Georgia
Counseling Intern June 2011 to October 2011
Taught coping skills to psycho-educational groups
Organized trips and activities to enhance social skills of patients
Assisted a team of mental health providers at treatment facility
Professional Experience
Chatham County Sheriffs Department Savannah, Georgia
Correctional Officer May 2006 to April 2010
Provided direct supervision of 60 inmates within correctional facility
Assisted nurse with medication for mental health inmates
Consulted with counselors regarding inmates with mental health disorders
Military Experience
United States Army Fort Stewart, Georgia
Supervisor April 2001 to July 2004
Supervised 30 active duty soldiers in a Transportation Company during military operations in Iraq
Effectively trained soldiers in the driving and handling of military equipment
Taught innovative classes to soldiers on safety issues
United States Army Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Administration Clerk/Motor Vehicle Operator April 1997 to July 2001
Performed administrative as tasked using Microsoft Word and Excel
Responsible for in and out-processing of soldiers
Transported personnel and equipment to support needs of Army installation
Certifications
Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS); Certified Trainer
QPR Certified Gatekeeper Instructor
Certified in First Aid and CPR
Mentoring
Character-building to boys ages 12-to-18; Savannah, GA (March 2005 to present)
Coached boys basketball team; Savannah, GA (November 2006 to February 2007)
References
Available upon request