Christopher James Brunell, Ph.D.

37111 SE Fall City-Snoqualmie Road * Fall City, WA 98024

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DIRECTOR OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Seasoned healthcare professional motivated by challenge and rewarded through the
seamless implementation of key business initiatives that aid profitability prod
uctivity and quality. Acknowledged for vigorously managing multifaceted accredit
ation projects, applying stringent standards and rallying team career participat
ion that serves to elevate marketplace status as a formidable competitor. Commen
ded throughout career for ability to deliver highly visible projects on-time and
on-budget, develop streamlined policies/procedures aligned to the HMO environme
nt, and champion the integration of quality improvement principles, standards an
d practices with the healthcare sector.
Professional Strengths include:
Domestic Violence Prevention & Advocacy / Crisis Intervention (outpatient/reside
ntial settings) / Inpatient & Outpatient Therapy / Group Therapy / Assessment &
Treatment Planning / Progress Notes / Suicide Prevention / Multi-ethnic & Multic
ultural populations / Military personnel & Families / Chemically dependent duall
y diagnosed / Administrative oversight / Case Management / Program Development &
Management / Public Speaking & Presentations / Training & Development / Medicat
ion Administration / Budget Management / Grant Writing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wonderful Life Studios, Inc., Fall City, WA, 1997 - Present
"It's a Wonderful Life" a classic 1946 Frank Capra film, produced by his own Lib
erty Films, and released originally by RKO Radio Pictures.
Manager / VP
Managed overall aspects of appearances, presentations, contracts, revenue driven
projects, merchandise design and acquisition. Took full advantage of opportunit
ies to work closely with and address issues for multiple organizations, e.g., Ho
spice, Suicide Prevention Centers, cancer, Parkinson's, and children's grief, ha
bitat for humanity.
Key accomplishments:
* Drafted and implemented contracts
* Generated over 300% increase in appearance fees; 400% in merchandising
* Published several photos nationally and internationally
* Authored several articles for newsletters and magazine articles
United State Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, CA, 1995 - 1997
Manager Family Advocacy Program GS-12
Served as Camp Pendleton's manager and supervisor of Clinical Services responsib
le for the day-to-day operations of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Services,
Suicide Prevention Education, and Clinical services for Marines and families.
Key accomplishments:
* Supervised 25 multidisciplinary staff members consisting of licensed Case Mana
gers, Victim Advocates, Prevention and Education Specialist, Interns and Clerica
l Staff.
* Collated and evaluated monthly statistics on all service delivery, adjusting s
ervices as needed to ensure agency's goals and mission aligned with objectives.
* Supervised interns and licensed clinicians who provided assessments, individua
l, couple, family counseling, including group and education services.
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* Managed clinicians for 16 weeks men's group addressing domestic violence; stre
ss and anger management classes, couple communication, and group for men in trou
bled relationships.
* Coordinated both Suicide and Education programs, educating military personnel
about symptoms, and signs of suicidal ideation, and ways in which to address it.
Downtown Mental Health Center, San Diego, CA, 1986 - 1995
Director
Oversaw all aspects of the day-to-day operations for a multi-faceted outpatient
clinic servicing seriously mentally ill clients' need for individual, group, int
ensive case management, medication administration, and social services, includin
g financial aid and housing.
Key accomplishments:
* Grew program budget from $300K to $2M dollars (a 600% increase in resources),
during nine years tenure. Enabled program to provide a wide and varied range of
services, including contracting with shelter, health programs, vocational traini
ng programs, and chemical dependency centers.
* Served on several committees and boards addressing planning and policy develop
ment of chronically mentally ill population.

EDUCATION
The Professional School for Psychological Studies, San Diego, CA, Ph.D. in Couns
eling Psychology
Dissertation: "Stress and Burnout of the Mental Health Professional"
The Professional School for Psychological Studies, San Diego, CA, Master Degree,
Marriage & Family Counseling: Master Degree, Marriage and Family Counseling emp
hasis
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, B.A., Liberal Studies with emphasis i
n Police Science and Psychology

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Excel & Word, HTML, Lotus Notes, DOS, QuicDoc, LAN

PUBLICATIONS
Dissertation: "Measurement of Burnout as it Pertains to the Mental Health Worker
," 1986
"Zuzu's Wonderful Life in the Movies," "The Story of Karolyn Grimes (soft bound
book)
First Printing 2000; Second Printing 2001
Authored several articles for newsletters, and magazines for national and intern
ational distribution

LICENSURE
Clinical Psychologist: CA License #PSY 12581
Marriage and Family Child Therapist, CA License #MFC 21231
Applying for State of Washington Certified Counselor Credential