Manager Management

Kristie L. Gerson

*** ****** *** • Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 • 717-***-**** • *******.******@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications

-Mental Health Counselor with 1 year experience as an intern counseling in both in-patient and out-patient settings working with a varied population.

-NCC Candidate sat for NCE exam October 2015

-7 years professional management experience prior to obtaining Master’s Degree in Counseling

Education

M.A. Counseling May 2016

Messiah College

B.A. Psychology May 1991

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Professional Experience - Counseling

Internship I & II

Shippensburg University Counseling Center

Shippensburg, PA (August 2015-May 2016)

-Provide counseling services to undergraduate students including, but not limited to intake interviews, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluation referrals and community referrals.

-Treatment planning

-Facilitated Mindfulness Meditation Psycho-education and Practice Groups

-Participate in weekly clinical case conferences.

-Maintain confidential records of counseling and consultation services provided, including intake evaluations, therapy notes, consultation notes and closing summaries.

-Develop and deliver psycho-educational workshops and programs to the campus

-Work with individuals with a large variety of presenting issues including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, adjustment disorders, bi-polar disorder, and suicidal ideation.

Practicum

Holy Spirit Behavior Health Extended Acute Care Unit

Camp Hill, PA (June-August 2015)

-Participated in in-patient counseling services including, but not limited to intake interviews, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, substance abuse and social interviews, treatment plans, behavior plans and community referrals.

-Facilitated Group Therapy

-Participate in weekly clinical case conferences.

-Maintain confidential records of counseling and consultation services provided, including intake evaluations, therapy notes, treatment plans and group notes.

-Work with individuals with diagnoses including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, autism spectrum disorder, depression, and anxiety.

Professional Experience - Management

Knowledge Alliance, Omaha, Nebraska & Salt Lake City, Utah (1997-1999)

Branch Manager Managed two offices.

Maintained schedule, worked with vendors, hired professionals and support staff. Managed 12 sales, training, and administrative staff. Developed customized programs to meet targeted customers’ needs. Prepared management reports. Managed a staff of 11.

Inacom Information Systems, Omaha, Nebraska (1992-1997)

Education Center Manager, Education Center Marketed and sold technical training services. Maintained schedule, worked with vendors, hired professionals and support staff. Responsible for strategic planning, P&L statement, annual operating plan, cost analyses, and project management. Managed a staff of 5.

Professional Development

Trauma, PTSD & Traumatic Grief

Seminar, PESI Harrisburg PA (February 2015)

Safe Zone Training (LGBTQIA community) – Shippensburg University (October 2015)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - DVD, PESI 2015

How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness - DVD, PESI 2015

100 Brain-Changing Mindfulness Strategies, Techniques and Skills for Clinical Application

DVD, PESI 2015

Advanced Mindfulness Techniques That Change the Brain - DVD, PESI 2015

Professional Organizations

Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society - Mu Chi Alpha Chapter

ACA (American Counseling Association)

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