Kristie Story
Arlington, Texas 76002
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
. Superior leadership skills working with diverse client populations in
one-on-one and group settings.
. Effective communicator and motivator, ability to build trust and
interact with clients at all levels.
. Highly adept at managing all types of personalities, diffuse
stressful
situations, proactively resolve issues to meet and achieve goals and
objectives.
. Resourceful and flexible, adapts quickly to changing priorities,
initiates solutions to difficult situations, learns quickly, develops
expertise and produces immediate contributions in people, teams, and
organizations.
. Exceptional organizational skills in managing a constructive diverse
schedule. Performs effectively both as an autonomous, self-motivated
individual and as an active contributing team member.
Professional License
Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern 71217
EXPERIENCE
Hickory Trail Hospital - DeSoto, TX
August 2013 to Present
Program Therapist (PICU) and Court Liaison
. Assist patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling
them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their
optimal level of emotional health
. Provide consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social
work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis
intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy
. Formulate and conduct educational and support groups
. Communicate effectively with patients, families, health care team
members and community providers regarding patient status and progress
. Conduct individual/couples/family counseling on scheduled time tables.
Assess and identify psychosocial, educational, developmental and
behavioral functioning of the patient/family system through established
case finding mechanisms. Consult with families on emotional, social and
financial aspects of care
Hardin-Simmons University Family Psychology Center May 2012- May 2013
Therapist Intern
. Provide counseling to individuals, couples, adolescents, and families
from the community with a variety of presenting complaints
. Develop individualized treatment plan with long-term and short-term
goals for clients
. Maintain psychotherapy records for each client
. Consult with supervisor and peers weekly; Review sessions via digital
video
. Leader and co-leader in child/adolescent workshops and afterschool
programs
. Administer, score, and interpret psychological, personality, IQ and
ADHD testing
Regional Victims Crisis Center; Abilene, Texas May 2012- May
2013
Therapist Intern
. Provide individual therapy to clients that were victims of various
crimes including assault, aggravated assault, sexual assault, rape,
child sexual assault, stalking, and adults molested as children
. On-call victims advocate in crisis situations and emergencies
. Present advocacy information, crime prevention/education to high risk
individuals in a group setting
Air-Evac Lifeteam, Abilene, Texas
Membership Sales Manager 2009-2012
. Responsible for the execution of the membership sales plan for a
geographic area,
including extensive public speaking and making presentations to civic
clubs, senior/retiree groups and businesses
. Developed and coordinated daily membership marketing for the assigned
service area
. Arranged and attended membership events at businesses, organizations,
schools, and other locations
. Worked in conjunction with the Program Director regarding membership
marketing
. Maintained the assigned objectives of membership sales
. Development and implementation of corporate membership sales program
. Accurate and thorough reporting of sales activities to the
Regional Director of Membership Sales
. Trained new employees on membership marketing
. Self-directed and self-motivated with excellent presentation and
public speaking skills
. Trained and managed an average of 8 Independent Representatives
Sentry Insurance Company, Denver, Colorado
Senior Auto Damage Appraiser 2004-2007
. Participated in claims educational courses to further
professional/personal development
. Detected potential problems or claim trends that require additional
review, investigation or research
. Advised others in the Claims Department of any special problems i.e.,
questionable repair shops
. Adhered to state specific compliance issues for assigned jurisdictions
including completion and submission of required forms
. Responded to subrogations and took steps necessary for recovery
. Coordinated payment of benefits with other insurance carriers if
applicable
. Referred payment or denial of claim that exceeds assigned
authorization limits to higher levels
. Work closely with repair facility and/or contractors to facilitate
necessary services or repair work
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
. Victim Assistance Training, Office for Victims of Crime (2012)
. Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Medical University of
South Carolina (2012)
. Alcohol, Alcohol Abuse, and Alcohol Dependence-10 hours, Continuing
Medical Education (2013)
. Methamphetamine Abuse and Dependence-5 hours, Continuing Medical
Education (2013)
. Cocaine Abuse and Dependence- 5 hours, Continuing Medical Education
(2013)
. Ethical Decisions in Psychotherapy, Big Country Counseling
Association (2012)
. Avoiding Burnout, Big Country Counseling Association (2012)
. Insights and Interventions: Practical Work with Children on the
Autism Spectrum, Big Country Counseling Association (2011)
. PREPARE/ENRICH Premarital and marital counseling (2011)
. Hardin-Simmons University Friendship Academy, Social Skills
Development for Autistic and other special needs children, group
leader and member (2012)
ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS
. PSI CHI member (since 2012)
. Texas Counseling Association member (2013)
. Rotary International, Abilene, Texas (2009-2012)
. Abilene Reader, volunteer reader in elementary school classrooms
(2009-2012)
. West-Tex Rehab Telethon, volunteer (2010)
. Salvation Army, volunteer (2008)
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Assessment and Testing Competencies
. Family and Psychological History Assessment
. Individual Intelligence Testing
. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV (WISC-IV)
. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-IV (WAIS-IV)
. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-II (MMPI-2)
. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory- Adolescent (MMPI-A)
. Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator
. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
. Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
. Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II)
. Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)
. Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder Scale-Adult and Adolescent
. PREPARE/ENRICH
. Personality Type Inventory
EDUCATION
Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas
Masters of Arts-Marriage and Family Therapy
(GPA 3.88) 2013
Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas
Bachelor of Science- Psychology 2011
(GPA 3.75)
Jones County Junior College, Ellisville, Mississippi
Associates Degree-Liberal Arts 1995
(GPA 3.0)
Professional References
Kristie Story
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John Eric Swenson, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Head, Department of Psychology
Hardin-Simmons University
2200 Hickory Street
Abilene, Texas 79698
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Sue Lucas, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Director, Department of Psychology
Hardin-Simmons University
2200 Hickory Street
Abilene, Texas 79698
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Tom Copeland, Ed.D.
Professor, Department of Psychology
Hardin-Simmons University
2200 Hickory Street
Abilene, Texas 79698
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Lori Copeland, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Psychology
Hardin-Simmons University
2200 Hickory Street
Abilene, Texas 79698
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Monica Reid, M.A., LPC
Assistant Director
Regional Crime Victim Crisis Center
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Tracy Parker
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager, Family Psychology Center
Hardin-Simmons University
2200 Hickory Street
Abilene, Texas 79698
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