Dr. Margaret A. Ballard-Nelson

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Lakeland, Florida 33830

Home 863-***-****

Cell 863-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Interested in, working in the position as a Domestic Violence Advocate. I will be a great asset for the program. I bring with me a caring heart for people. I believe that I possess the necessary characteristics that make a good employee. I have a good healthy attitude and enjoy making a difference in, the lives of others for the good. I’m a kind a gentle hearted person, always endeavoring to make a positive impact. I bring with me a warm smile, and good character.

FORMER EMPLOYMENT: worked as a Mental Health Therapist with Wisdom for Living, Inc. I was employed with Wisdom for Living, Inc, for 5 years. My job responsibilities included, providing individual and/ or group counseling with ESE students in elementary, Middle and High School. My obligations were to work with teachers, administration, ESE Staff, and families. Provided weekly progress notes as well as quarterly reports for each student in compliance with Polk County School Board requirements, most of the students had behavioral, academic problems, or both. Some of the students were involved in the Juvenile Justice System for whatever crimes. I have a total of 15 years in counseling.

Worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor for a period of 5 years as well as working with people that had substance abuse problems. I provided Individual, and group counseling, and family therapy on a weekly basis. I received Pastoral Clinical Education from Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville. I graduated from Jacksonville Theological Seminary. I believe I will be a great asset for the program. I possess the necessary skills to be able to provide the best services possible for the company if given the opportunity.

Communications: Good written verbal presentation skills. Use proper grammar and have a good speaking voice.

• Interpersonal Skills- Able to get along with others

• Flexible, willing to try new things and interested in improving efficiency on assigned task.

• Hard working- and reliable- Excellence attendance record, and punctual

• 1989-1992 Interim Health Care in Jacksonville, Florida

• 1993-1998 Baptist Home Health Care in Jacksonville, Florida

• 1999-2005 Substance Abuse Counselor, Tri-County Human Services, Lakeland, Fl

• 2005-2006 Youth Service Substance Abuse Counselor, Bowling Green Florida

• 2006- 2011 Mental Health Therapist, Contract was terminated

• Worked as Youth Service Counselor at a youth facility for 1 year. My responsibilities were to provide Individual counseling, group counseling, education, and documentation

• SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Good Organizational Skills

• Public Speaker

• Public Relations

• Computer Skills

• Founder and President of A Time for Sharing Global Ministries

• Sales Experience

EDUCATION

Graduated from Jacksonville Theological Seminary

• 1995-BA in, Christian Education

• 1996-MA in, Christian Psychology

• 1997-Doctorate in Theology

• Ordained Minister

• 2010- 2014-Co Pastor-A Time for Sharing Ministries

• A member of The National Federation of Christian Chaplains Society

• 1998- Certified Chaplain- Clinical Pastoral Education

• A member of the National Notary Association

• 2012-Licensed Christian Marriage and Family Therapist.

• DOT Urine Specimen Collector Training

• Process Server

• CPE Education

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• United Way

• Notary Public

• Author

• A member of the National Notary Association