Maria Strong
La Crosse, WI ***01
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Qualifications Overview: Experience in Higher Education in Instruction, Community Counseling, Retail Management, Business and Training fields; utilize my experience and enjoy the challenge of working with diverse populations; a passion for making a difference.
Education
M.S. Community Counselor Education, May 2006
Winona State University (CACREP-accredited program), Winona, Minnesota
B.S. in Business--Organizational Management, December 2001
Viterbo University, La Crosse, Wisconsin
A.A.S. in Retail Horticulture, June 1984
University of Minnesota—Waseca, Minnesota
Technical degree in Medical Secretary, June 1981
Rochester Vocational Technical College—Rochester, Minnesota
Nurse’s Aide Certificate--1979
Licensure/Certifications
National Board for Certified Counseling (NBCC) #225277
Certified as a Global Career Development Facilitator
Certified Myers-Briggs Personality Test Interpreter
Certified Grief Counselor
Work Experience
Western Technical College, 400 North 7th Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin
I have held several positions at Western throughout my tenure:
Mental Health Counselor/Instructor/Transfer Credit Evaluator/Library Assistant
Mental Health Counselor Present—2007 to 2020
Care for students with their varying mental health issues
Instructor---2009 to 2020
Career Development Instructor
Developed curriculum and instruct students helping them discover their future careers
FQAS- Faculty Quality Assurance System—Student Success Instructor---2009 to 2020
Developed online curriculum to instruct state-wide faculty in the Wisconsin Technical College system on behavioral and student success issues for state certification for faculty
Transfer Credit Evaluator—2000—2007
Evaluate incoming transcripts for academic credit
Collaborate in the development of the Associate of Applied Science transfer degree, coordinating with other Technical Colleges throughout the state of Wisconsin
Library Assistant-1993-2000 Assist students/faculty with library requests, working in circulation and cataloging
LaCrosse Tribune—1993-2000
Librarian—Assist reporters in research and digitally archiving daily paper and photos
Developed and grew the Achievement Section in the La Crosse Tribune
It’s A Small World—1988-1993
Manager—Managed 12 personnel supervised all store issues from hiring, daily operations, to letting personnel go.
Monet Flowers---1984-1988
Retail Floor Manager/Floral Designer---supervised all aspects of store operational success
Professional Affiliations
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Wisconsin Counseling Association (WCA)
National Board-Certified Counseling (NBCC)
Special Achievements
Winona State University graduated Summa Cum Laude
Viterbo University graduated Magna Sum Laude
University of Minnesota-Waseca graduated Phi Theta Kappa