Student Programming & Support Specialist
Radford University, Radford, VA
October, 2006-March 2007
· Counselor to students participating in the SORTS (Students on the Road to Success)
· Implemented programs of intervention for academic success and wellness/life success with SORTS students, appropriate referrals, drawing on psychoanalytical, psycho-educational theories, as appropriate

Substance Abuse CounselorM
New Life Recovery Center, Fairlawn, VA
March 2006-present
· Twelve bed residential facility offering 30 day treatment plans
· Co-facilitate psycho educational groups including after-care, relapse prevention, moral recognition therapy
· Managed two individual therapy sessions per week and worked with over 60 clients during internship
· Delivered personal experience testimonials in public speaking venues

Adult Access Counselor
Community Services Board, Blacksburg, VA
August 2005-January 2006
· Serving regional mental health needs from Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and City of Radford
· Handled one on one counseling sessions for at least four clients per day for clients 18 and over
· Managed issues of depression, suicide, sexual abuse, bi-polar disorder, substance abuse, couples therapy
· Demonstrated ability to develop rapport and retain clients in therapy sessions

Counseling Educator, Graduate Assistant
New Student Programs, Radford University
Spring, Summer 2003
· Wrote chapter published in University 100 textbook for use in instruction of incoming freshmen
· Counselor to 67 students participating in the SORTS (Students on the Road to Success)
· Implemented programs of intervention for academic success and wellness/life success with SORTS students, appropriate referrals, drawing on psychoanalytical, psycho-educational theories, as appropriate
· Recognized for highest semester retention rate since program inception

Counselor
College Bound, Virginia Tech
Summer 2002-2005
· Individual and group counseling with over 100 high school students with disabilities to motivate and educated them on college and career opportunities
· Provided students with significant information on resources: financial, technology, family, emotional, campus disability resources, and tips for living a successful life
· In a team setting, created an environment to instill students with confidence in self-advocacy, providing students with assistance in dealing with their families
· Acted as mentor and role model for students in simulating classroom and campus situations
· Advocate for students

Peer Instructor
New Student Programs, Radford University
Fall 2002-Fall 2003
· Taught class of freshmen students for University 100 (orientation/college success program)
· Planned and implemented semester-long program of study on issues and concerns for entering college students
· Taught time-management and study skills, campus orientation, involvement and leadership development, academic integrity, library and research skills
· Evaluated and graded student performance based on written assignments, classroom participation and projects

Education

Master of Science, Counselor Education
Specialty in Community Counseling
Radford University, Radford, VA
May 2006

Bachelor of Science
Liberal Arts with Psychology and Media Studies concentrations
Radford University, Radford, VA
December 2002

Computer Skills

· Dragon Naturally Speaking
· Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Publisher)
· Desktop Publishing (Dream Weaver, Fireworks, Front Page)
· Internet research

Leadership, Community Involvement and Recognitions

· 2007 Emerging Leader Award, National Spinal Cord Injury Association
· Omicron Delta Kappa- national leadership fraternity
· Army National Guard (1998-2000)
· Campus Crusades for Christ
· Wesleyan Foundation
· New Horizons Church

Publications

Author: The Ultimate Learning Experience. (2004)
Virginia Beach, VA
The Chris Skinner Organization, Inc.

Contributor: University 100: Fostering Student Engagement.
(2002 - Present)
Radford, VA
Radford University