17 Glendale Rd

Carmel, NY 10512
H: (845) 225-8916
C: (845) 367-1063
E: mbda028e@westpost.net
Mental Health Counselor/School Counselor
Overview Recent graduate with Long Island University as a Mental Health Counselo
r/School Counselor. Backgroud in counseling high school students, working wit
h domestic violence and sexual assault victims and counseling alcohol and chemic
al dependent adults. Solid background in human resources and health manager wi
th a strong emphasis in communications, career counseling, computers, leadership
, plans and operations. Excellent interpersonal, communication and quantitativ
e skills. Sensitive, compassion and the ability to inspire respect, trust and
confidence. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Seeking a ment
al health counseling position in helping adults, to overcome the challenges. A
dedicated and resourceful individual with diverse experience in human resource,
health administration, leadership and managerial skills. Successful track recor
d with 28 years experience in the military and repeated outstanding performances
throughout career.
Summary
- Help adolescents/adults make positive
choices, changes and informed decisions about themselves, their lives, re
lationships and future goals
-Promote optimal mental health and well-being
- Strong interest in helping others and the ability to inspire trust, confidence
, and respect

Education
2007 - 2010 Master's Degree in MHC/School Counseling, L. I. U. graduated Sep 201
0 (Mental Health Licence and School Counseling Certification pending with NYS Bo
ard of Professionals
1998-2001 B.S. Organizational Management, Manhattan College

Computer Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point, Internet, E Mail Outlook
Cross-transferable Skills
Administration and Human Resources
* Counseling * Administration * Discrimination Issu
es * Interpersonal and communication skills
* Medical Administration * Organizational Plans * Employee Development * Time M
anagement
* Conflict Resolution * Disciplinary Actions * Interviewing Procedures* Training
* Performance Standards * General Administration * Employee Safety * Co
de of Ethics

Work History

Jan 2010 - Jun 201 Mahopac High School, Mahopac, NY

Guidance Counselor, Intern
Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 Women's Resource Center, Mahopac, NY
 Mental Health Counselor, Inter
Mar 2009 - Aug 2009 Arms Acres, Carmel, NY
Internship Mental Health Counselor
Sep 2007 - Sep 2009 Carmel School District
Substitute Teacher
Sep 08 - Dec 08 McQuade Children Services, NY
Internship - Mental Health Counselor

Sep 2001- Sep2009 105th Medical Group. - Newburgh, NY

Health Systems Administrator
Sep 1983 - Aug 2000 105th Mission Support Flt, Newburgh, NY
Personnel Supervisor/Human Resources

Experience Detail
Jan 2010 - Jun 2010 Mahopac High School, Mahopac, NY
School Counselor Intern
Provide a comprehensive guidance program which meets the needs of assigned stude
nts in grades 9-12. Promote and enhance academic, personal, social, and career d
evelopment of all students. Assist students with developing a four-year educati
on program with the use of the naviance system. Provide school to career guidan
ce activities using resources such as profile planner and planning guide, career
information systems, profile testing on career interest and personality type.
Provide scholarship information and conduct structured, goal oriented counseling
sessions in response to indentified needs of individuals. Facilitate conferenc
es with students, teachers and parents. Maintain records to document interactio
ns, interventions and decisions.
Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 Putnam County Women's Resource Center, Mahopac, NY Mental H
ealth Counselor, Intern
Provided counseling, information resources, group sessions and professional coun
seling to facilitate women in making informed choices and assisting them to work
towards their potential and goals. Spearheaded a women's empowerment group pro
viding information and tools to work towards empowering themselves. working to
wards their potential. Updated client summary information on counseling progres
s. Conduct bio-psycho-socials on new clients. Completed narrative summary shee
ts and formulated treatment plans for new clients.

Mar 2009 - Aug 2009 Arms Acres, Carmel, NY

Internship, Mental Health Counselor
Currently assigned to the detox clinic for alcohol/chemical dependency patients.
Conduct group counseling using a team approach to help patients deal with psyc
hological and emotional barriers to maintain sobriety. Conduct bio-psych-social
s on all new patients. Set up a treatment plan and goals for the patient to con
tinue treatment. Request psych consults if patient exhibits psychological or em
otional disorders. Conduct one on one counseling with patients to orient them t
o the program and allow them to express their concerns, fears and the importance
of continuing treatment. Attend staff meetings to discuss patient status updat
es and to establish discharge and transfer dates of patients to a rehab center f
or further treatment, once patient is medically stable. Establish goals with t
he patient and educate the alcohol/drug dependent person to change the way they
think about their substance abuse and to learn new ways to cope with the situati
ons and circumstances that led to their drinking or drugging episodes in the pas
t. Assist patients in trying to identify the thoughts, feelings and circumstanc
es before and after they drank or used drugs, to help them determine the risks t
hat are likely to lead to a relapse.
Sep 2007 - Sep 2009 Carmel School District, Carmel, NY
Substitute Teacher
Provide instruction to students in the absence of their regularly assigned teach
ers. Duties include adhering to the lesson plan that has been designed by the ab
sent teacher; providing instruction to students and giving out work assignments;
correcting student work; and updating attendance records. Ensure the safety of
students and school property and maintain discipline in the classroom.

Sep 2008 - Dec 2008 Mc Quade Children Services, New Windsor, NY

Internship, Mental Health Counselor
Worked in Group Home with boys ages 14-18. Conducted weekly group sessions usi
ng team approach concept and exploring issues on self. Taught foster children h
ow to be self-sufficient. Emphasized behavior modification and coping skills to
overcome challenges, with the goal of helping them to become self-sufficient.
Participated in the coordination and teaching methods for teens in hands-on exp
erience with money management, nutrition, apartment and job-hunting

Military Experience Detail

Sep 2000 - Sep 2009 105th Medical Group, Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newbur
gh, NY
Health Systems Administrator
Manages Health Services activities, including plans and operations, human resour
ce management, and Medical staffing. Oversees medical facility management. Ser
ves as the Deputy Medical Group Commander's senior medical administration adviso
r and is the installation focal point for highly sensitive, privacy act protecte
d medical issues. Provides medical management advisory services that contribute
substantially to the plans, policies, decisions, and objectives of senior manag
ement. Comprehends the unique medical requirements of organizations subordinate
to the Wing Commander in order to guarantee the medical readiness of personnel
for worldwide deployment. Maintains high level of Wing/Group mission awareness.
Represents the Wing/Group at nationwide medical meetings, conferences, seminar
s and workshops to determine the impact of higher headquarters decisions on loca
l programs. Directs the Medical Group accreditation program and management impr
ovement studies. Ensures that plans and schedules are prepared for Medical Grou
p members and support personnel to attain combat ready proficiency. Plans, deve
lops and directs Group programs such as recruiting, retention, public relations,
self-inspection, individual training, proficiency training, unit type code trai
ning, quality assurance/risk management, Standardization Evaluation, medical rea
diness, unit mobility and deployment, operational training missions, mass
casualty, anti-terrorism, inspections, investigations, resource management inclu
ding high value War Readiness Material (WRM), disaster preparedness, plans and e
xercises, security, radio operations, and safety. Prepares the medical annual o
perational budget including current fiscal year, revised estimates, five year pr
ojected estimates and medical unit Financial Plan in accordance with Air Nationa
l Guard (ANG) medical financial guidance
Sep 1983 - Aug 2000 105th Military Personnel Flight, Stewart Air National Guard
Base, Newburgh, NY
Personnel Supervisor/Human Resources
Directly supervised the activities of 10 subordinates assigned to the Military
 Personnel Flight. Work centers consisted of quality force, customer service,
administration and personnel utilization. Provided guidance when issues arose
which were of an extremely complex nature. Scheduled work assignments and revie
wed completed work for compliance with standards and directives. Established pe
rformance standards and accomplished formal appraisal of assigned personnel. Pr
epared formal requests for filling vacancies, and recommends the selection of p
ersonnel of qualified eligible candidates. Formulated and conducted training pr
ograms for assigned personnel and conducted informal and formal training program
s to broaden employee skills. Responsible for the operation of the Personnel se
ction during the absence of the Director of Personnel. Assisted the Director of
Personnel in the formulation and implementation of personnel policies and progr
ams.
Awards During 28 years in the military received the following awards and decorat
ions:
Recognized as a top performer in a Health Services Inspection
Received two Meritorious Service Medals for job performances in Personnel and Me
dical
Promoted to the Top enlisted grade - Chief Master Sergeant
Received five Commendation and Achievement medals throughout 25 years of militar
y service
Awards and Medals: Global War on Terrorism, Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force R
eserve Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Humanitarian Medal, Aid to Civil Autho
rity, Recruiting Medal, Basic Training Ribbon, Long and Faithful Service Award
Organizations: NYS School Counseling Association, American Counseling Associait
on, Cambrige Who's Who, Air Force Sergeants Association