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Susan A. Adams, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS
Delta State University Assistant Professor
Box 3142 (662) 846-4360
Cleveland, MS 38733 sadams@deltastate.edu
EDUCATION Page 2
LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS Page 2
MEMBERSHIPS Page 2
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Pages 2-3
TEACHING EXPERIENCE - VISITING LECTURER Page 3
SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE Page 3
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Page 3
AWARDS / HONORS Page 4
OFFICES / COMMITTEES Pages 4-5
BOOK PUBLICATION Page 6
ARTICLES / RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS Pages 6-8
AUDIO / VIDEOTAPE PUBLICATIONS Page 8
OTHER PUBLICATIONS Page 8 - 9
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS Page 9
PRESENTATIONS / WORKSHOPS Page 9 – 12
PSYCHOTHERAPY GROUPS CONDUCTED Page 12
SERVICE ACTIVITIES – MISCELLANEOUS Page 12
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP EXPERIENCE Page 13
MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE Page 13
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE Pages 14 –15
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Susan A. Adams, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS
Delta State University Assistant Professor
Box 3142 (662) 846-4360
Cleveland, MS 38733 sadams@deltastate.edu
EDUCATION
May, 2000 Texas A&M University - Commerce Commerce, Texas
Doctor of Philosophy- Major: Counseling Minor - Secondary Higher Education
Dissertation topic: Relationship Between National Accreditation Standards and Graduate
Knowledge as Measured By the National Counselor Examination For Licensure and
Certification (NCE)
August, 1997 Northeast Louisiana University Monroe, Louisiana
Masters of Education - Major: Community Counseling
November, 1995 Louisiana Tech University Ruston, Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Psychology Minor: Business
November, 1984 Louisiana Tech University Ruston, Louisiana
Associate of General Studies - Major: Business
LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS
Approved Clinical Supervisor
National Certified Counselor – 48925
Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselor – 0828
Texas Licensed Professional Counselor – 16358 (Inactive Status)
MEMBERSHIPS
American Counseling Association
Association for Specialists in Group Work
Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors
American Mental Health Counselors Association
Mississippi Counseling Association
Mississippi Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors
Mississippi Association of Licensed Professional Counselors
Delta Regional Counseling Association
Texas Counselors Association
Truax Foundation - Texas A&M University – Commerce
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Delta State University - Cleveland, MS
2000 – Present - Assistant Professor
Courses Taught:
2002 Practicum
2002 Counseling Theories
2002 Current Specialties (Shame-based identity and addictions)
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2002 Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling
2002 Career Development
2002 Social and Cultural Foundations
2002 Topics in Grief Counseling
2001 Introduction to Counseling
2001 Current Specialties in Counseling (Shame-based identity and addictions)
2001 Topics in Grief Counseling
2001 General Internship
2001 Practicum
2001 Career Development
2001 Social and Cultural Foundations
2001 Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling
2000 Introduction to Counseling
2000 Social and Cultural Foundation
TEACHING EXPERIENCE - Teacher of Record
Texas A&M University - Commerce (1998-2000)
Courses Taught:
2000 Theories
1998-2000 Group
1999 Introduction to Assessment
1998-1999 Career Development
TEACHING EXPERIENCE - VISITING LECTURER
2002 Clemson University – Clemson, South Carolina
Lecture: Difficult Transitions: Death, Loss, and Grief
2000 Metro State University - Denver, Colorado
Lecture: Difficult Transitions: Death, Loss, and Grief
SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE (1997-PRESENT)
Supervised Practicum students in school, non-profit organizations, and mental health agencies
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (1996-PRESENT)
2001-Present Counseling Associates – Private Practice – Cleveland, Mississippi
1998-2000 Community Counseling Center - Texas A&M University - Commerce
1998-1999 University Counseling Center - Texas A&M University - Commerce
1996-1997 University Counseling Center - Northeast Louisiana University - Monroe
1997 Wellness Center - Northeast Louisiana University - Monroe
1997 Glenwood Hospital Oncology / Long-term Care - West Monroe, Louisiana
1997 Ruston High School - Ruston, Louisiana
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AWARDS / HONORS
2002 Delta’s Top 50 Business Women Cleveland, Mississippi
Selected by The Delta Business Journal and panel from the Delta business community
2000 Outstanding Graduate Student Commerce, Texas
Department of Counseling - Texas A&M University - Commerce
2000 Outstanding Doctoral Student Commerce, Texas
Graduate Students Association - Texas A&M University - Commerce
1999 Summer Research Fellowship Recipient
National Board for Certified Counselors Greensboro, North Carolina
Awarded by the National Board for Certified counselors, Inc (NBCC) in partnership with
Research and Assessment Corporation for Counseling, Inc. (RACC) and the Association for
Assessment in Counseling (AAC).
1998 Mini-Grant - $500.00
Center for Excellence Texas A&M University - Commerce and Institute for Personality &
Ability Testing - Champaign, Illinois - Team Management Concept Using the 16PF
1999 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
2000 - Delta Sigma Upsilon Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota
Present Delta State University Chapter Cleveland, Mississippi
1998 - Epsilon Tau Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota
2000 Texas A&M - Commerce Chapter Commerce, Texas
1997 Chi Sigma Iota National Counselors' Honor Society Monroe, Louisiana
1995 Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society Lifetime Member Ruston, Louisiana
1987 Who's Who of American Women - 16th edition
OFFICES / COMMITTEES
2000 – Present Faculty Advisor – Delta Sigma Upsilon Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota
2001 – 2003 Treasurer – Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association
2001 – 2003 Graduation Committee Chair – Delta State University
2000 - 2003 TCA Guidelines Publication - Associate Editor
2002 – 2003 DSU Faculty Senate Representative for Division of Behavioral Sciences – College
of Education
2002 – 2003 DSU Faculty Senate Representative to the Summer School Committee
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2002 – 2003 DSU College of Education Dean’s Search Committee
2002 – 2005 Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Journal of Mental Health Counseling
2001 - 2002 Chi Sigma Upsilon International – Awards Committee
1999 - 2000 Texas Career Development Association - Newsletter Editor
1998 - 2000 Texas Counseling Association Publications Committee Member
1999 - 2000 Texas A&M University - Commerce Human Subjects Review Committee
1998 - 1999 National Career Development Association - Career Information Review Committee
1999 - 2000 Graduate Students Association President
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Spring, 1999 Faculty Search Committee Department of Counseling
Texas A&M University - Commerce
1998 - 2000 Counseling's Doctoral Student Recruitment Committee
Texas A&M University - Commerce
1999 - 2000 Chi Sigma Iota's Epsilon Tau Chapter Treasurer
Texas A&M University - Commerce
1998 - 1999 Chi Sigma Iota's Epsilon Tau Chapter Secretary
Texas A&M University - Commerce
1998 - 1999 Chi Sigma Iota's Epsilon Tau Chapter - Special Projects' Committee Chair
Texas A&M University - Commerce
BOOK PUBLICATION
November, 2001 Teaching the Mourning Song.
Provides background information on impact of death, grief recovery, plus suggested
weekly activities needed to run an effective, compassionate seven-week grief
support group for adults or adolescents with suggested modifications for children’s
groups, too.
ARTICLES / RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
October, 2002 “The Quizzical Note – New Beginnings" - monthly column for Texas Counselor's
Association's Guidelines
July, 2002 “The Quizzical Note – To Be or Not To Be Effective Counselors?" - monthly
column for Texas Counselor's Association's Guidelines
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May, 2002 “The Quizzical Note – Theory and Passion: Are They BOTH Part of Your
Therapy?" - monthly column for Texas Counselor's Association's Guidelines
April, 2002 “The Quizzical Note – Who’s In Charge of Whom – Part 2?" - monthly column for
Texas Counselor's Association's Guidelines
March, 2002 “The Quizzical Note – Who’s In Charge of Whom – Part 1?" - monthly column for
Texas Counselor's Association's Guidelines
February, 2002 “The Quizzical Note – APA Fifth Edition Changes" - monthly column for Texas
Counselor's Association's Guidelines
Spring, 2002 “Broken Dreams - Suicide Among Our Youth” Journal of the Mississippi
Counseling Association – Spring, 2002, 7(1), pp. 1-11.
January, 2002 “The Quizzical Note - Anxiety Reduction for Supervisees - Part 2 " - monthly
column for Texas Counselor's Association's Guidelines
December, 2001 “The Quizzical Note - Anxiety Reduction for Supervisees - Part 1" - monthly
column for Texas Counselor's Association's Guidelines
November, 2001 “The Quizzical Note - Grief Reaction to 9/11 " - monthly column for Texas
Counselor's Association's Guidelines
October, 2001 “The Quizzical Note - Medicare Reimbursement for LPCs " - monthly column for
Texas Counselor's Association's Guidelines
June, 2001 “Balance Versus Stress Overload” – Health care column in the Delta Business
Journal, p. 51.
Summer, 2001 “On the Grow – Both Rural and Metro” article
Texas Counselors Association’s Guidelines
April, 2001 “Counselors Making a Difference – Dr. Lauretta Sanders” article
Texas Counselors Association’s Guidelines
March, 2001 “New Visions… Fresh Starts” article
Texas Counselors Association’s Guidelines
January, 2001 “Ideas for Increasing Membership” article
Texas Counselors Association’s Guidelines
November, 2000 “Counselors Making a Difference – Dr. Morag Harris” article
Texas Counselors Association’s Guidelines
October, 2000 “Ideas for Increasing Membership” article
Texas Counselors Association’s Guidelines
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2000 "Mentoring Is More Than Just a Word" article
Published in the Special Winter edition of Chi Sigma Iota's Exemplar
Spring, 1999 "Discussion of Battino's Use of Guided Imagery With Surgery Patients" Case
Discussion in the Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter
1997 "Socioeconomic Effects on College Student Food Consumption and Satisfaction
Levels Based on Choices Available" Research Article
Journal of College & University Foodservice, 3(3), pp. 63-72
AUDIO / VIDEOTAPE PUBLICATIONS
Life Beyond Loss: Difficult Transitions (video tape)
Difficult Transitions: Grief and the Holidays (audio tape)
Effective Group Therapy Techniques (video tape)
All are available from Pinewood Productions, Inc.
1399 Hide-Away Lane West, Lindale, Texas 75771
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
September 11, 2002 – Interview for The Bolivar Commercial on what to expect and how to handle
grief in relationship to the 9/11/2001 tragedies. Interviewed by Denise Strub.
2002 “He said . . . She Said” Review of “Conscious Comunication” video by Hendrix, Carlson,
and Love in The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter -ONLINE, 21(3).
http://www.ericksonnewsletter.org/Archives/21(3).
2000 “Susan’s Soliloquy” in Texas Career Development Association’s Newsletter, Spring 2000.
1999 "Career Counseling in Schools: Multicultural and Developmental Perspectives" by Herring
- Book Review in TCA Journal
1999 "Ethical Decision Making" Book Review of The Ethical Decision-Making Manual For
Helping Professionals" by Steinman, Richardson, McEnroe in Counseling Today
1999 "Quest For Excellence" Book Review of Strategic Quality Management: A Strategic
Systems Approach to Continuous Improvement by Pryor, White, & Toombs in The East
Texas School Study Council Newsletter
1998 "Coping With Loss" Review of audiotape "Coping With Loss During Older Years -- A
Personal and Professional Perspective" by Mary Goulding in The Milton H. Erickson
Foundation Newsletter
1998 "Youth At Risk" Book Review of Youth At Risk: A Prevention Resource for Counselors,
Teachers, and Parents by Capuzzi and Gross in The Family Journal: Counseling and
Therapy for Couples and Families
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1998 "Being Brief, Being Effective, Being Ethical" Review of Betty Alice Erickson's Keynote
Speaker Address at Texas Association of Marriage and Family Counselors' Annual
Conference in TAMFC NEWSletter
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
1998 Psychometric Augmentation and Validation of the Templer Death Anxiety Scale
Southwestern Psychological Association - New Orleans, Louisiana
1996 Multidimensions of Locus of Control and Its Impact on Self-esteem
Northeast Louisiana University - Monroe, Louisiana
1996 Socioeconomic Effects on College Students' Food Consumption and Satisfaction Levels -
Southwestern Psychological Association - Houston, Texas
1996 Socioeconomic Effects on College Students' Food Consumption and Satisfaction Levels -
Louisiana Academy of Sciences
1996 Socioeconomic Effects on College Students' Food Consumption and Satisfaction Levels -
Louisiana Tech University Symposium
1994 A Study of the Effectiveness of Methods Used to Promote Mission Offerings
Louisiana Baptist State Women's Missionary Board
PRESENTATIONS / WORKSHOPS
August 2002 “Difficult Transitions: Life After Loss” – Professional development workshop
for Delta Community Health Partners – Cleveland, MS.
May, 2002 “Difficult Transitions – Life After Loss” – International Grief Symposium -
King’s College – London, Ontario, Canada
March, 2002“Supervision Workshop – Counselor Development” – State workshop sponsored by
Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Hattiesburg, MS.
March, 2002“Supervision Workshop – Methods and Techniques” – State workshop sponsored by
Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Hattiesburg, MS.
February, 2002 “Triumphant Living in the Fast Food Line of Life” – this presentation discusses
ways that shame-based identity and high stress lifestyles can prevent triumphant
living. It also provides practical application of methods aimed at resolving the
shame and reducing the stress. Katy Independent School District Staff
Development Day, Katy, Texas.
February, 2002 "Development of a Personal Web Site for Instruction Purposes with Graduate
Students" - This presentation steps through the processes of building a personal
web site that is to be used on a regular basis by graduate students. Student access
and usage of the site also covered. Mississippi's Annual PT3 Convocation, Tupelo,
Mississippi.
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January, 2002 "Life Beyond Loss: Difficult Transitions" - This workshop offers a discussion of
individual versus group therapeutic settings related to bereavement counseling.
Also focuses on issues and terminology related to grief, as well as implications of
different types of losses. Provides techniques for 7-week grief support group. (1.5
CEUs) – Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW), St. Petersburg,
Florida.
November, 2001 "Grief and the Holidays" Rituals to enable grieving individuals to celebrate the
memory of those whose death has impacted their lives. Sponsored by Delta Sigma
Upsilon Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota and Department of Counseling of Delta State
University, Cleveland, MS.
November, 2001 "Life Beyond Loss: Difficult Transitions" - This workshop offers a discussion of
individual versus group therapeutic settings related to bereavement counseling.
Also focuses on issues and terminology related to grief, as well as implications of
different types of losses. Provides techniques for 7-week grief support group. (1.5
CEUs) – Texas Counselors’ Association Professional Growth Conference, Dallas,
Texas.
November, 2001“Supervision Workshop – Counselor Development” – State workshop sponsored
by Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Clinton, MS.
November, 2001"Shame-based Identity and Clients' Issues" - Explores difference between healthy
shame versus shame-based identity and how this internalized shame manifests itself
in a variety of issues presented by clients. Discussion of socially unacceptable or
destructive and socially acceptable issues. (1.5 CEUs) - Mississippi Counselors'
Association Professional Growth Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi.
November, 2001 "Life After Loss" - This workshop offers a discussion of individual versus group
therapeutic settings related to bereavement counseling. Also focuses on issues and
terminology related to grief, as well as implications of different types of losses.
Provides techniques for 7-week grief support group. (1.5 CEUs) – Mississippi
Counselors’ Association Professional Growth Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi.
September, 2001“Supervision Workshop – Counselor Development” – State workshop sponsored
by Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Clinton, MS.
September, 2001“Supervision Workshop – Methods and Techniques” – State workshop
sponsored by Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Clinton,
MS.
April 29, 2001 “Supervision Workshop – Counselor Development” – State workshop sponsored
by Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Clinton, MS.
April 29, 2001 “Supervision Workshop – Methods and Techniques” – State workshop
sponsored by Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Clinton,
MS.
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April 11, 2001 “National Victims’ Rights Week Interview” on WIQQ (102.3) to discuss
counseling with victims of domestic violence.
November, 2000 "Grief and the Holidays" Rituals to enable grieving individuals to celebrate the
memory of those whose death has impacted their lives. Sponsored by Delta Sigma
Upsilon Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota and Department of Counseling of Delta State
University, Cleveland, MS.
March, 2001 “Clinical Supervision: Nuts and Bolts from A-Z for New Professors”
Presentation to discuss the field experience and provide suggestions plus handouts
for being effective. (1.5 CEUs) – American Counseling Association’s World
Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
November, 2000 “Effective Group Techniques” Practical, effective techniques to assist the novice
or experienced group leader to be more effective while involving members in the
therapeutic process. (1.5 CEUs) – Texas Counselors’ Association Professional
Growth Conference, Houston, Texas.
November, 2000 “Standing in the Gap” This workshop offers an outline and techniques for a 7-
week grief group that has been successfully used in multiple settings with diverse
populations. (1.5 CEUs) – Texas Counselors’ Association Professional Growth
Conference, Houston, Texas.
April, 2000 “Making Peace With Your Past” Part II. Presentation on resolving past traumas
and issues – Cornerstone Baptist Church, Cumby, Texas
March, 2000 “Making Peace With Your Past” Part I. Presentation on resolving past traumas
and issues – Cornerstone Baptist Church, Cumby, Texas
February, 2000 Understanding Effective Relationships" Keys to establishing and strengthening
relationships. Sponsored by Resident Assistants of Berry Hall at Texas A&M
University - Commerce.
February, 2000 "Square Pegs in Round Holes: Nontraditional Graduate Students Successfully
Navigating Grad School" Texas Association of Counselor Educators and
Supervisors (TACES) Mid-Winter Conference, Salado, Texas
December, 1999 "Grief and the Holidays" Rituals to enable grieving individuals to celebrate the
memory of those whose death has impacted their lives. Sponsored by Texas A&M
University - Commerce Community Counseling Center.
November, 1999 "What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up?" Creative methods of teaching career
development (1.5 CEUs) - Texas Counselors' Association Professional Growth
Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas
November, 1999 "Difficult Transitions - Grief and The Holidays" Coping with death and the
holidays (1.5 CEUs) - Texas Counselors' Association Professional Growth
Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas
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October, 1999 "Impact Therapy" Co-facilitated workshop with Dr. Ed Jacobs - New Mexico
Counselors Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico
October, 1999 "Creative Counseling Techniques" Co-facilitated workshop with Dr. Ed Jacobs -
New Mexico Counselors Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico
October, 1999 "Surviving the First Year of a Doctoral Program" Workshop for first-year
students to assist them with successful transition into the doctoral program.
February, 1999 "The Survival Game: Reframing the First Year as a Doctoral Student" Co-
facilitated workshop with Dr. Phyllis Erdman - Texas Association of Counselor
Educators and Supervisors Mid-Winter Conference, Austin, Texas
November, 1998 "What Do You Do With 12 Broken Eggs?" Workshop on effective
communication (1.5 CEUs) Texas Counselors' Association Professional Growth
Conference, Amarillo, Texas
November, 1998 "Sugar Pills Can Be Bitter, Too" Workshop on grief therapy (1.5 CEUs) - Texas
Counselors' Association Professional Growth Conference, Amarillo, Texas
October, 1998 "Team Building" Co-facilitated two-day workshop with Dr. Ed Jacobs on quality
team building - Wadley Regional Medical Center, Texarkana, Texas
Fall, 1998 "Effectively Dealing With Your Grief" Seven-week grief therapy group dealing
with death - Community Counseling Center, Commerce, Texas
Spring, 1997 "Effectively Dealing With Your Grief" Seven-week grief therapy group dealing
with death - Glenwood Medical Center, Monroe, Louisiana
Spring, 1997 "Triumphant Living in the Fast Food Line of Life" Six-week workshop on basic
relationships building - Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, Louisiana
Spring, 1997 "Triumphant Living in the Fast Food Line of Life" Six-week workshop on basic
relationship building - Glenwood Medical Center, Monroe, Louisiana
Spring, 1997 "Loose Ropes and Sugar Pills" Six-week workshop on death and dying Northeast
Louisiana University, Monroe, Louisiana
Spring, 1997 "Loose Ropes and Sugar Pills" Six-week workshop on death and dying -
Glenwood Medical Center, Monroe, Louisiana
Summer, 1997 "Loose Ropes and Sugar Pills" Six-week workshop on death and dying -
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston, Louisiana
February, 1997 "Good Morning - Live" Featured as a guest on KNOE - Channel 8 With Katheryn
Daniels
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February, 1997 "Beginning Again" - Feature KNOE - Channel 8's nightly news broadcast;
Interview on positive effects of beginning a second career with Katheryn Daniels
Spring, 1997 "Choosing A Career" Career Development Workshop
Ruston High School, Ruston, Louisiana
Spring, 1997 "I Am UNIQUE In All The World" Personal growth conference on self-esteem -
Ruston High School, Ruston, Louisiana
1992 "Making ADA (American Disabilities Act) Manageable" Conducted seminars
and in-house training for area corporations on understanding and implementing
effective compliance changes - Greater Houston area businesses
PSYCHOTHERAPY GROUPS CONDUCTED
2000 "Making Peace With Your Past" Thirteen week group experience on resolving past issues
- Community Counseling Center, Commerce, Texas
1999 "Making Peace With Your Past" Thirteen week group experience on resolving past issues
- Community Counseling Center, Commerce, Texas
1999 "Making Peace With Your Past" Thirteen week group experience on resolving past
issues and traumas - Texas A&M University Counseling Center, Commerce, Texas
1997 "Making Peace With Your Past" Thirteen week group experience on resolving past
issues - Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, Louisiana
1997 "Making Peace With Your Past" Thirteen week group experience on resolving past
issues - Glenwood Medical Center, West Monroe, Louisiana
1997 "Moving Beyond Your Past" Thirteen week group experience facilitating building on the
past to change the present - Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, Louisiana and
Glenwood Medical Center, West Monroe, Louisiana
SERVICE ACTIVITIES – MISCELLANEOUS
2000 Hollandale Elementary School – Crisis intervention due to death of student
2002 Greenwood Leflore Hospital – Consultation and crisis intervention due to death of physician
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GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP EXPERIENCE (1996-1998)
1997 - Student Organizations
1998 Texas A&M University - Commerce Commerce, Texas
· Assisted with creation of promotional advertisements and coordination, training and
scheduling of volunteer for campus activities
· Assisted campus leadership in promotional activities and liaison with general public
1996 - Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic
1997 Northeast Louisiana University Monroe, Louisiana
· Conducted intake interviews with potential clients
· Facilitated daily operation and maintained administrative paperwork
MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE
1994 International Student Organization
1997 Louisiana Tech University Ruston, Louisiana
· Involved with 400+ students from 56 countries and functioned as "International Mom" to
many of the students through personal social events and coordinated involvement with
various off campus organizations
· Wrote a regular column for the "International Voice" newspaper - "Moments with Mom"
1979 - Girl's Athletic Coach
1981 Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department Marrero, Louisiana
· Organized and directed athletic activities for teen-age girls in the area (many of which were
from economically disadvantaged and/or broken homes)
· Encouraged participants to develop leadership skills, healthy peer relationships, and good
team spirit
1975 Coordinator for Vietnamese Resettlement New Orleans, Louisiana
· Conducted workshops on training for local organizations to become involved with the
resettlement process
· Organized committees and trained leaders to facilitate integration into American living for
the Vietnamese refugees
· Worked with 1500+ Vietnamese refugees to secure employment and meet physical needs
including placement of children in the local school system
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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
1993 Consultant to CEO and Service Manager
SMS, INC. (subsidiary of Nelson Companies, Inc.) Houston, Texas
Designed and directed computer conversion of all accounting procedures and
organized management paperwork of 26 subdivisions for property management
subsidiary reducing production of monthly reports by 20 days.
Interviewed, hired (through company recruitment and professional recruiters), and
trained personnel in monthly management procedures for effective interaction with
clients.
Strengthened relationships between individual subdivision officers and management
company personnel through personal involvement with resolution of each
subdivision's unique problems.
Conducted motivational presentations at monthly meetings that enhanced effective
administration.
1991- Director - Human Resource Management
1993 Eastin Industries, Inc. Woodlands, Texas
Organized newly created Human Resources Department for multi-million dollar labor
resource management organization with multi-site locations and an employee base in
excess of 1000.
Conducted and coordinated recruitment activities and worked with professional
recruiters for multi-level employee base
Wrote technical job descriptions utilizing federal DOT code, redesigned new hire
paperwork, and created detailed hiring procedures in compliance with EEOC and new
ADA standards.
Developed and trained all employment and management personnel in practical
application of ADA guidelines and implementation of hiring procedures.
Designed and conducted seminars on ADA compliance for area business leaders.
Facilitated return-to-work policies and work-related accident claim's procedures
including investigation of suspected fraudulent claims saving $25,000 the first year.
Negotiated insurance contracts and administered multifaceted benefits through ERISA
501.
1989 - Controller
1991 Nelson Companies, Inc. Houston, Texas
Directed computerized accounting conversion / operation for multi-site, multi-city real
estate conglomerate.
Organized job-costing methods for construction division resulting in $50,000 tax
savings.
Initialized computer accounting methods and work flow controls resulting in effective
personnel utilization with savings of $40,000 in property management division.
Responsible for staffing multi-site offices
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1986 - Owner / CEO
1989 Susan's Bargain Box & Adams' Wholesale Sunset, Louisiana
Created retail / wholesale business venture and directed daily operation producing six
figure gross sales within two years.
Developed market strategy for strong customer support resulting in "break-even" first
year with sales 50% ahead of projections and consistent profitability.
Organized and directed accounting, purchasing and inventory control.
1984 - Manager- Accounting Department & Computer Operations
1986 Jefferson Door Company, Inc. Marrero, Louisiana
Directed conversion from manual, external accounting system to in-house mainframe
computerized system for $20 million millwork manufacturer.
Reorganized accounting department resulting in 50% time savings, securing financial
data annual savings of $25,000, and implemented operational procedures which
resulted in 25% reduction in office supplies purchasing, and reduced over-90 day
accounts by 40% in a six month period.
Designed and conducted computer training seminars for personnel saving $15,000 in
outside training costs and conducted recruitment activities for multi-level employee
base including personnel staffing.
1975 - Accountant and Federal Funds Administrator
1978 Bank of Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana
Reorganized and managed the bank’s accounting operation with its corresponding
banks
Managed the daily federal funds in excess of $12 million daily
Strengthened and expanded customer base affiliated with credit card operations
1967 - Conference Leader Throughout Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas
Present
Conducted motivational, leadership and training conferences / seminars for groups of
10-250 throughout Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas at the request of corporations and
local, district and state church leadership.
Developed and conducted training conferences for American Disabilities Act
compliance for area Texas businesses.