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Marriage and Family Therapy Program 3404 Bon Aire Dr. Monroe, LA. 71203 (318) 362-3003 |
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Marriage and Family Therapy Program 3404 Bon Aire Dr. Monroe, LA. 71203 (318) 362-3003 |
Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Anticipated Graduation, May 2004
Bachelor of Science
Brigham Young University Provo, UT April 2000
Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honor Society
Eagle Scout
Missionary Service
· 1+ years experience as a mental health associate supervising
teenagers from ages 12 to 18 in a group setting. Monitored behavior
and conducted anger management groups for teenage sex offenders.
· 6 months experience as a crisis intervention specialist
for the Mental Health Urgent Care Center at Long Beach.
· 10 months experience as a child care worker supervising
teenagers from ages 12 to 18 who have been abused and neglected
in a group home setting.
· 2 years experience in teaching abstract and concrete
subjects.
· 3 years experience as a program manager for Student Leadership
Tutoring Program.
· I am fluent in oral, reading, and writing in the Samoan
and Pohnpeian languages.
· Multi task/goal oriented person. I have great interpersonal
relationship building skills. I am a team player.
Administrative Management
Prescreen, test, interview, applicants
Recruit, train, counsel
Customer Service
Liaison between consumer, and operating staff
Resolve customer inquiries and complaints
Marketing Management
Product/market research development
Promotional marketing campaigns
Customer survey implantation
Feb 2002-August 2002 Mental Health Urgent Care Center at Long
Beach Long Beach, CA
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Assess clients for dangerousness. Reduce risk (dangerousness)
and/or refer clients for continuing intervention. Reduce distress.
Refer clients to appropriate routine service. Refer high-risk
clients to emergent services.
· There was a need for qualified staff for the new program. I was part of the original start-up team when the facility first opened. I helped to implement the new policies for the new facility. And assisted my colleagues to assess, intervene, and follow-up on the clients.
Nov 2001-August 2002 Olive Crest Treatment Centers Santa Ana,
CA
Child Care Worker
Maintain client supervision; implement program plans, and role
model appropriate behavior in a group home setting.
· As an on-call staff, I assisted in making sure the
units were staffed appropriately. I made myself available for
shift coverage as regular staff called off for their shifts or
had other last minute emergencies in which they could not cover
their shifts.
Sept 2000-Oct 2001 Children's Comprehensive Services West Jordan,
UT
Mental Health Associate
Maintain client supervision, implement treatment plans, and manage
client behavior in a 24-hour juvenile institution for sex offenders.
· Incidents concerning managed client behavior were frequent. By establishing good relationships with the clients and teaching appropriate anger management skills, I helped to lower the incidents by more than 50%.
Jan 1998-April 2000 Brigham Young University Provo, UT
Program Manager
Recruit potential volunteer tutors. Match qualified tutors with
clients. Facilitate Orientation workshops for new tutors.
· There was a shortage of volunteer tutors. I expanded the volunteer tutoring personnel by creating and distributing flyers, making classroom presentations, and creating booths on campus. There was an increase in volunteer tutors as a result of my efforts, hence, making our program the largest in the nation.
Sept 1997-Jan 1998 Brigham Young University Provo, UT
Receptionist
Assist clients with inquiries concerning student programs for
the Multicultural Student Services.
· There was a lack of information being relayed to students. I made sure that the students were aware of financial aid, student associations, activities, and other opportunities available to them. Hence, more students were served and informed.
July 1995-July1997 L.D.S. Church Associate Phonpei, FSM
Associate
I taught abstract and concrete subjects in a foreign language
and in a third world country. I trained and supervised my colleagues
regarding the language, culture, and their teaching skills.
· There were very few members attending church services. I visited them and helped to resolve concerns they had. As a result, the number of active church members increased causing more unity among members and therefore, assisting my partner and I to find new people to teach.
