Mental Health, Training, Coaching

Lorren Montou

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Profile

Skilled counselor and educator, empowering individuals to take ownership of life choices and further develop life skills.

Experience

MANSFIELD MISSION CUSTOMER SERVICE STAFF AND HOUSEWARES LEAD 2021-PRESENT Staff, providing customer service; cashiering; and assessing quality, pricing and preparation of donations for sale. TARRANT COUNTY MHMR, FT. WORTH, TX. QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL 2018 - 2021 Supported Employment Specialist, empowering individuals with disabilities to successfully obtain and maintain competitive employment. Responsible for writing curriculum and conducting individual and group advising sessions including: administering and interpreting career assessment instruments; coaching individuals in career exploration and job search; conducting skills training in interviewing, stress management, goal setting and customer service; conducting “mock interviews;”updating resumes; and assisting candidates to access resources and further education.

TARRANT COUNTY MHMR, FT. WORTH, TX. PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST 2017 - 2018 Peer Support Specialist, assisting individuals with mental health issues in the recovery process. Responsible for: developing and leading groups on coping skills and wellness; documenting individuals’ progress; assisting in access to resources; empowering individuals with mental health challenges to create purposeful and satisfying lives. DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGES, DALLAS, TX. PSYCHOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY FACULTY 2006 - 2017 Instructor of online and in-person classes to assist students to master Psychology concepts. Responsible for creating presentations to engage students with diverse learning styles; assessing student performance; training students to use primary sources in research; incorporating creative methods such as film, online discussion and case-studies. DAVIDSON COLLEGE, N.C. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, LILLY PROGRAMS, REFLECTION OF VOCATION 2005 - 2006 Assistant Director of grant program for reflection on life direction and vocation. Responsible for: creating and implementing programs for students, alumni, and faculty, engaging over 200 individuals; incorporating creative strategies to explore contemporary issues; preparing bi-weekly reflection sessions for service interns; hosting celebrities; overseeing grant funds including budget administration. SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, DALLAS, TX. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MAGUIRE ETHICS CENTER 2000 - 2005 Associate Director, directing day-to-day operation of Ethics Center. Responsible for: planning and convening national conferences, university ethics lectures; chairing selection committees for faculty and student grants; national presentations on moral development; designing peer program for students which increased student involvement 300%; hosting a local “Ethics Bowl;” overseeing Endowment funds including budget administration. Education

Master’s and Doctoral Psychology Classes, Texas Woman’s University, TX. Master’s Degree. Southern Methodist University, TX. Bachelor of Science Degree, Psychology. Denison University, OH. Skills

• Excellent interpersonal communicator with proven ability to engage and motivate individuals

• Team player, with demonstrated ability to collaboratively attain highly productive outcomes

• Self-directed with demonstrated work ethic

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