Chrystine Karaman

**** ****** ****

West Chester, PA 19382

484-***-****

acfjhx@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position as a Therapeutic Support Specialist, using my interpersonal

skills gathered through life experience and formal training to support and

encourage individuals in various challenging and transitioning life circumstances

SUMMARY:

● I have a strong caretaking motivation and am very adept at starting conversations and

getting to know people in a way that makes them feel safe and willing to communicate.

This builds a bridge to working with them in addressing their issues and concerns,

encouraging them, and serving as an advocate as needed.

● I have excellent writing and editing skills, coupled with a high degree of detail orientation

and ability to process visual images and integrate and organize left and right brain data.

● My organizing skills prove useful at an individual and organizational level in bringing order

and coherence to chaotic and confusing situations. My musical talents and experience

often bring harmony and unity in an atmosphere of dissonance and conflict.

● My scientific education and work experience in laboratory and clinical environments

enables me to apply my problem solving skills to better understand and work toward

resolving challenging human issues, both as a teacher and coach.

EDUCATION AND RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

● Psychobiology studies– Oberlin College (1984 1985)

● Internship at Philadelphia Psychiatric Center (1985)

● BA in Psychology – Villanova University 1989

● Graduate studies at Temple University School of Journalism and internship at KYW3 as

producer of a program to give voice and advocacy to exploited consumers (1991 1992)

● BS in Biology – Villanova University 1989

● Research at Villanova University : Mouse Mammary Tumor Virus, electron microscopy

in animal research to detect presence of virus in tissue (1989)

● Diploma in Musical Performance (flute) – Temple University (1990)

WORK AND LIFE EXPERIENCE

● Recent years have included a variety of jobs focused on migrating back into the

workforce, discerning personal direction, and paying bills.

School Bus Driver (Commercial Driver Licensed) Krapf’s Bus Company

(5/2014 present)

Night shift Deli Manager WAWA (5/2013 1/2014)

Bakery Associate Panera Bread (11/2012 5/2013)

Bakery Associate Giant Foods (7/2012 5/2013)

Distribution for Women’s Journal of Western Delaware County (2013 2014)

Proofreader for Women’s Journal of Western Delaware County (2013)

● Technical document proofreader and administrative assistant for Solvepoint Corporation,

a high tech IT business serving government and industrial clients (2000 2008)

● Caretaker/Advocate for a family member with mental illness (1985 1994) As a result of

my persistent care she has been able to live without involuntary hospitalization for over

19 years.

● Homeschooling parent to four children and collaborator with other homeschooling

parents (2000 2010) as a program coordinator and teacher of biology, art, and music.

These children and many others are now thriving academically and heading to college

after a successful transition from their homeschooling experience.

● Parenting four children (1995 present)

● Volunteer at a non profit organization (1993 1995) providing counsel and practical help to

women and families facing crisis situations.

● Private flute teacher 1991 present

● Nelly Birman School of Music flute and ensemble teacher (1991 1994)

● Cardinal Dougherty High School flute teacher (1992 1994)

ASSOCIATIONS, SPECIAL RECOGNITION, AND AWARDS

● Winner Virginia Governor’s School Honors (1984)

● Flute studies with Dr. William Montgomery University of Maryland (1982 1984)

● Winner Sewanee Summer Music Center Concerto Competition (1982)

● Finalist National Symphony Orchestra Young Soloists’ Competition (1983)

● First Chair All State Band Virginia (1984)

● Winner John Philip Sousa Award (1984)

OTHER INTERESTS AND SPECIAL SKILLS

● Fluent in Ukrainian

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