Dalton Powers

901-***-**** • adjii4@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL

Bachelor of Science in College of Arts and Sciences, Psychology May 2017 Minor: Business

OBJECTIVE

To affect positive change in the lives of those with whom I encounter and counsel. Discovering and implementing a plan of action to utilize personal motivation toward goal satiation through various counseling theories with an emphasis on physical health and fitness in addition to mental health.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Behavioral Health Group, Memphis, TN

Substance Abuse Counselor October 2018 - July 2020

• Meeting with patients on a weekly basis for individual counseling to document and monitor patient’s progress in treatment.

• Completing treatment planning with patients to create manageable and measurable steps toward recovery objectives.

• Addressing patient triggers and relapse prevention tactics in addition to referrals for mental and medical health services.

• Employing various counseling theories dependent upon the patient to personalize each patient’s treatment. Girls Intensive Education and Treatment Facility, Tuscaloosa AL Direct Care Staff September 2017- April 2018

• Designed interventions for adolescent females with a history of delinquent behavior and mental health related issues.

• Fostered skills that allowed young females to cope with their emotions and control their behaviors. Instilled self-awareness.

• Contributed to meal preps and laundry for the young females and the facility.

• Cultivated group activities that would allow the young females to create interpersonal relationships. LEADERSHIP

UA Outdoor Adventure Club, The University of Alabama Head of Personal Relations August 2015-May 2016

• Promote attendance with in club meetings

• Recruit new club members

• Plan and lead club activities and events

ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS & HONORS

Interests: Personal Health and Fitness, Cycling, Service, Recently Completed a 3,700 mile Cycling trip across the Continental U.S. Honors: UA Honors College, Cum laude

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• CrossFit L1 Trainer Certification - Completed course in foundations and fundamentals of Movements and Methodology in CrossFit

• Nutrition Coach Certification - Knowledge of up-to-date science about nutrition for implementation on the individual scale to improve deep health.

• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Sales and Marketing

• Critical Thinking

• Personnel and Human Resources

RESEARCH

PowerPATH, Tuscaloosa AL January 2016- May 2016

• Preliminary testing for Emotional Readings for disadvantaged youth. CatCall Experiment, UA Campus January 2016- May 2016

• Exposure to neutral or complimentary stimuli followed by surveying.

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