Counselor School and Community/Lead Admin. On-Site Events/MBA

Posted on: 2010-06-16

Tania L. Greener, M.S.

1427 Johnson Street

Onalaska, Wisconsin 54650

001.608.781.8018

[email protected]

 

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

     I want to feel passionate about the work I do for others.  I am seeking an employment opportunity that is personally and professionally transformational in terms of my growth and development as a Counselor.  I am looking for a position that allows me to work cooperatively with an amazing group of talented, compassionate individuals who love helping others in life.  I have a strong educational background that is client centered, developmentally focused, strength-based, and holistic in Body ~ Mind ~ Spirit health.  My professional career objective is to align my career with my personal values and life passions.  I personally have a vision to live and work in balance.  My professional focus is in the areas of education, counseling, consultation, prevention and intervention, crisis and case management services.   I would like to be employed in the field of Human Services, Education, Counseling, Holistic Health, or a Humanitarian Non-Profit organization where I can work to empower my clients toward making positive life changes.  Such a position will allow me to facilitate individual success, improve health, happiness, and overall holistic wellness while providing balanced living opportunities and techniques that are developmentally aligned to meet the unique set of diverse needs of my clients.  As I work to promote growth and change, I will encourage life long living and learning opportunities in the personal, social, educational, and career domains of life.

EDUCATION and LICENSURE:

      Master of Science

Counseling – School & Community

Winona State University:  August 1997 & December 2008

(LPC ready to obtain 3000 hours post Masters Supervision)

GPA:  4.0

 

      Bachelor of Science

Psychology - Human Services

Viterbo College:  July 1993

GPA:  4.0

 

SPECIAL SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:

 

~ Responding to human needs ~ Working as a team member ~ Understanding Human Development ~ Understanding prejudice ~ Strength based Counseling ~ Understanding disabilities and impairments ~ Listening to others ~ Speaking effectively ~ Leading groups ~ Representing others/Advocacy ~ Intervening in a crisis ~ Information Resource & Referrals ~ Raising funds ~ Providing outreach ~ Therapeutic activities ~ Coordinating people’s concerns & interests ~ Administering programs of service ~ Assessing needs/interests ~ Managing caseloads ~ Identifying and solving problems ~ Compiling and evaluating information ~ Teaching Career and Life Skills ~ Training ~ Large scale presentations ~ Event Planning ~ Consultation ~ Coordination of services ~ Customer services ~ Administration & Supervision work ~ Motivational Interviewing ~ Providing Psychosocial Rehabilitation ~ Developing (ISP’s) Individual Service Plans ~ Conducting Intake Interviews ~ Documentation & Report Writing ~ Job Coaching ~  Coordinating Support Services ~

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

      Customer Services Representative

APAC Customer Services, Inc.

La Crosse, Wisconsin

May 2010 - Present

 

      Child/Family Support Worker Volunteer

CRY Organization (Child Rights & You)

NGO (Non Government Organization)

Bangalore, India

November 2009 – April 2010

 

      Independent Contractor PHA/PDHRA On-Site Events & Military Benefits Advisor

Logistics Health Incorporated Event Operations Center

Government Contract Agency/Health Care Industry

La Crosse, Wisconsin

February 2008 – October 2009

 

      Independent M.S. Counselor and Consultant

Holistic Me Counseling & Consulting

Onalaska, Wisconsin

June 2006 – October 2009

 

      Continuing Education:  Community Counseling Credential

Winona State University and Upper Iowa University

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota

June 2006 – October 2009

 

      On Call Mobile Crisis Worker

La Crosse County Department of Human Services

Clinical Services Department

La Crosse, Wisconsin

May 2004 - February 2005

 

      Adjunct Faculty – Health Issues and Aging Course

University Wisconsin La Crosse

Health Education and Promotion Department

La Crosse, Wisconsin

January 2004 - June 2004

 

      School Counselor

K-12 District Counselor & Social Work Curriculum Department Chair & School Board Reporter

WKCE Test Coordinator

C.A.R.E. Consultation Team Coordinator

Professional Development Committee Member

Pupil Services Team Leader

District-wide Crisis Team Member

504 Plan Coordinator & Case Manager

School District of Onalaska

Onalaska, Wisconsin

March 2000 - June 2006

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:

 

American Counseling Association (ACA)

American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)

Counseling Association for Humanistic Education and Development (C-HEAD)

Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ)

Wisconsin Counselors Association (WCA)

National Wellness Institute (NWI)

American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP)

American School Counselor’s Association (ASCA)

Wisconsin School Counselor’s Association (WSCA)

 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

 

Shepherd’s Flock Preschool

Fauver Hill Kindergarten Center

Eagle Bluff Onalaska Kindergarten Center

Northern Hills Elementary

Onalaska Middle School

Onalaska High School

Winona State University:  Counselor Education Department

University Wisconsin La Crosse - Master\'s Degree Program of School Psychology

Viterbo College Alumni Association

Winona State University Alumni Association

Good Neighbor Day

Special Olympics

WAFER Program

Onalaska Food Pantry

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Sand on the Riverfront

 

CREDENTIALS/TRANSCRIPTS/DIPLOMA COPIES:

 

Provided upon request

 

 

LIFE’S LIGHT:

      Laughing ~ Living ~ Loving ~ Learning ~ Smiling

 

~  My Kids ~ Family ~ Friends ~ Pets ~ Books/Reading ~ Journaling ~ Music ~ Photography ~ Art (Collage Work) ~ Nature (Collecting Sea Glass, Sun, Moon, Stars, Four Seasons of Trees, Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, Rocks, Stones, Gardening (Flowers, Herbs, Vegetables),  Camp Fires, Hiking, Boating, Kayaking, Biking, Walking) ~ Gardening ~ Farmer’s Markets  ~ Food Co-op (Organic Cooking) ~ Summer Festivals  ~ Estate Sales ~ Antiques ~ Travel ~ Wineries ~Candles ~ Great Coffee & Tea ~ Scrap Booking ~ Beading ~ Home Decorating ~ Old Baskets & Wood Boxes ~ Color ~ Scrabble ~ Solitaire ~ Fun ~

 

      Hope