Carol Franklin
**** *. ***** *** *** A, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222
***************@*****.*** 317-***-****
Highly-accomplished; quick learner with an impressive hands on knowledge
base encompassing the entire spectrum of mental health counseling, with
special expertise in public speaking, domestic violence, mental health and
substance abuse, regarded by peers and mentors as an overachiever who is
committed to excellence in this field, as demonstrated by outstanding
academic achievement and demonstrate thorough and detailed research
capabilities. Computer competence in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft
Outlook, and Excel
Education
Doctoral Student in Counselor Education and Supervision
Governors State University
Master of Arts in Community Counseling
Argosy University, Chicago, Ill - Graduated in 05/2013
Bachelors of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
Westwood College, Calumet City, Ill - Graduated in 8/2010
Relevant Experience and Employment
Certificates Memberships
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Chi Sigma Iota-(Phi Gamma Sigma) Vice
Misericordia Home 2012 President (11-12)
Certified Mental Health First Aide Black Student Association
Advocate 2011 American Counseling Association
Domestic Violence Certified Advocate 2009 Illinois Counseling Association- Chicago
Division
Documentation and Preparation 2006
Licensed Professional Counselor,
Illinois, 2014
National Certified Counselor, 2014
Developmental Services Alternatives, INC
Residential Director 08/2014 - Present
. Participates in crisis intervention, including verbal and physical
management of dangerous behaviors, as needed, and participates in the
on-call rotation for the programs. Develops new programs to meet
changing needs of program participants and revenue sources.
. Ensures all staff obtain required training, certifications, and
licenses at all times.
. Assesses prospective program participants and participates in
admission decisions and in-take planning.
. Designs and manages individual programming for all program
participants, including treatment plans, clinical assessments, and
transition and discharge plans, with direct participation when needed.
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
Mental Health Counselor 12/2012-7/2014
. Provides patient care on our General Adult, Child and Adolescent and
Intensive Treatment Units
. Provides treatment services include individual and group counseling,
assessment, and treatment planning
. Provides treatment services for crisis intervention, and education,
psychotherapy
ICI Clinic
Substance Abuse Counselor/Intern 06/2012-5/2013
. Primary task typically consists of designing and managing a
personalized recovery plan for each patient
. Helped patients identify sources of negative behavior and understand
the effects that these behaviors have on loved ones
. Helped these individuals overcome their addictions and become self-
sufficient
Metropolitan Family Services
Domestic Violence Counselor/ Intern 05/2011- 11/2011
. Provides services to children 0-6 and their families who have been
exposed to violence, including media violence, community violence,
domestic violence and abuse/neglect.
. Provides home-based intervention to families formed through adoption
or subsidized guardianship.
. Adjustment, grief/loss resolution, attachment, educational and
emotional issues are addressed through counseling, crisis intervention
and 24-hour on-call assistance.
. Therapeutic respite services and related referrals, psycho-educational
and support groups, workshops and help with securing resources also
are provided.
Bell Outreach Corporation
CEO/ Founder 03/2009-Present
. Develop a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives
and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization.
. Oversee company operations to insure production efficiency, quality,
service, and cost-effective management of resources.
. Plan, develop, and implement strategies for generating resources and/or
revenues for the company.
US Navy
Clerical/Administration (Honorable Discharge) 05/2004-06/2005
. Responsible for security-gates and pass checking
. Liable for data entry, issued certificates, and managed military store
duties including but not limited to accountable for stock, inventory
control and invoices
. Conscientious for personnel control and assignment; administrative duties
in assisting with daily planning and accountability