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Genice Shine, MS, LCDC, LPC,CART

**** ***** **** *Cedar Park, Texas *512-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OVER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF DIVERSIFIED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH PEOPLE IN EITHER A CLINICAL, CONSULTING, AND/ OR A SUPERVISORY ROLE.

LIFEQUEST RECOVERY SYSTEMS AUSTIN, TEXAS

OWNER 7/99-PRESENT

Provided training and consulting services to companies and agencies. Provided individual, group, and family therapy in a private practice setting specializing in trauma, self esteem, abuse issues and life planning. Responsible for marketing, networking, securing contracts and fiscal operations of business.

BIRCH & DAVIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

TRAINER (7/98-7/99)

Created and implemented training programs and materials for Texas Health Network Medicaid Program. Created a Cultural Competency Plan and a Diversity Training Program for the company, while serving as an adviser on diversity issues related to employees, Medicaid members and providers. Provided training to enhance staff’s ability to work effectively with the Medicaid population and providers. Provided employee assistance related classes covering: team building, stress management, conflict resolution, communication skills, domestic violence in the work place, self esteem in the workplace, customer service skills, handling crisis situations, facilitator skills, presentation skills, coaching skills, and giving and receiving feedback. Responsible for assessing training needs in-house, as well as, for Outreach Representatives. Created appropriate training programs: providing needs assessments, surveys, training tools, New Employee Orientation, and follow up assessment tools. Required verbal and written skills, interpersonal skills, time management, and computer literacy. Served as facilitator on Quality Improvement Team composed of employees from various departments.

AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY-MHMR

EARLY INTERVENTIONS COUNSELOR/ CASE MANAGER (7/96-7/98)

Provided HIV education, counseling, and testing to high-risk individuals and couples. Provided case management services to clients coping with HIV/AIDS and substance abuse issues. Responsible for administering ASI and Sassi for screening and assessment purposes, and making appropriate referrals.

WILLAMSON COUNTY AND CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT

HIV COORDINATOR (10/95–7/96)

Effectively implemented a Countywide Community Education Program on HIV. The program was designed to increase awareness of HIV and conduct testing on high-risk populations. Responsible for creating and implementing training materials for staff and volunteers. Responsible for supervising Outreach Staff and volunteers. Responsible for marketing program to various community agencies. and securing presentations /testing sites for HIV education. Responsible for identifying high-risk areas and groups for HIV testing and education. Duties required frequent and effective interactions with diverse populations. Providing quarterly reports for grant purposes and evaluating field staff.

LIFEQUEST MANAGEMENT GROUP DALLAS, TX

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (1992- 1995)

Planned and implemented treatment modalities for an outpatient substance abuse program servicing adults and their families. Provided counseling and consulting services to individuals and businesses seeking a higher degree of success utilizing a holistic approach. Developed and implemented training programs for companies geared towards personal effectiveness. Provided and developed research, educational and training literature on multicultural issue. Responsible for supervising and monitoring effectiveness of program. Provided inservice training and supervision to counselors. Responsible for preparing proposals, making presentations and securing contracts. Responsible for fiscal operations of the company. Created and implemented a program on Self-Esteem and Trauma for youth for the City of Dallas.

WE CARE HEALTH CARE ATLANTA, GA

PSYCHOTHERAPIST (/1990- 1991)

Provided individual, family, and group counseling to clients coping with substance abuse, sexual abuse, interpersonal concerns, relationship issues, long term disabilities, dysfunctional families depression, phobias, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, various mental illnesses and dual diagnosis. Responsible for providing assessments, and counseling services to clients at various psychiatric sites, as well as office settings. Responsible for making accurate clinical assessments, psychosocial, treatment plans, discharge plans, and necessary referrals. Facilitated staffing and supervised several employees.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DALLAS,TX

SOCIAL SERVICES II…………………………………………5/1987-12/1989

Investigated reports of child abuse and neglect. Provided on going case

Management with high risk families and children in foster care. Responsible for placing children in foster care and adoptive homes. Responsible for case histories, home studies and court reports. Duties required working closely with community agencies, court system and CASA.

SELF MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES Richardson, Texas

PROGRAM COORDINATOR (1985 -1987)

Provided consultations to businesses geared towards employee productivity. Created and implemented training programs and materials. Responsible for managing the general functions of the company through coordinating and supervising various levels of contract consultants in helping clients met their human resource needs. Secured contracts, hosted seminars, and created training materials. Provided seminars and training on various wellness issues, personal growth and development issues, and alcohol and drug abuse.

JOHN HANCOCK COMPANIES Dallas, Texas

SALES REPRESENTATIVE (1982 - 1984)

Responsible for selling financial services and products to families and businesses. Top representative in production and frequency.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Handle stress effectively * Problem solver * Decision Maker

* Enjoys meeting people * Task Oriented * Good Organizational Skills

* Communicate effectively * Self starter

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas, 1988. 9 postgraduate hours, 4.0

East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas, 1981, Masters of Science, Counseling

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, 1980, Bachelors of Science, Psychology

PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Board of Directors-Push Up Foundation 1997-1998

Member of Austin Minority Health Network 1996-1999

Education Chairperson 1998-1999

Board of Directors- American Cancer Society 1992-1995

Volunteer - Dallas Crisis Center 1992-1995

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