Resume February 2015

Resume February 2015

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  NICHOLAS A. BERRY,M.S., MFTi #84244 2305 E Romneya Dr Anaheim, CA 92806  (760) 220.2413  Email: [email protected] PROFESSIONAL SKILLS  Case Management  KIPU works  Proficient in Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook  Type 80wpm  Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)  Psychodynamic Perspective  Internet Navigation  Kronos Time Management System  Sharepoint  Child/Adolescent Counseling  Emotionally Focused Therapy  Brief Therapies  Psychoanalytic Therapy/Object Relations EDUCATION California Baptist University Riverside, CA Master of Science: Counseling Psychology July 2014 Chapman University Orange, CA Bachelor of Arts: Psychology 2012 WORK EXPERIENCE Solid Landings Behavioral Health Costa Mesa, CA Case Manager January 2015  Provides assistance to clients entering inpatient recovery from intake to discharge  Provides resources to clients for services including medical appointments, employment services, outpatient facilities, and sober living facilities  Provides individual and group therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy techniques  Serves as the direct liaisonbetween the client and his/her primary therapist as well as legal, medical, and professional resources  Responsible for keeping detailed and accurate progress notes, treatment planning notes, and notes regarding client’s medical record Autism Spectrum Therapies Culver City, CA Behavior Interventionist December 2014  Provides direct behavior intervention to children with autism and other behavioral disorders in various settings including the home and school environments  Utilizes applied behavioral analysis (ABA) to carry out treatment  Develops goals derived from observations with clients to help improve functioning on an interpersonal and social level  Collects data from observations with clients and uses those to implement and plan reasonable goals applicable to the child’s current level of functioning  Meets with parents and others involved in the immediate social atmosphere of the client The Grove Counseling Center Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee August 2013-April 2014  Provided services to clients utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused therapy  Maintained highest active client load out of all licensed therapists, interns and trainees  Assisted in the development and implementation of a crisis response protocol for the organization that would be used at the Grove as well as picked up by the US Military  Facilitated cancer support groups and grief support groups  Interviewed potential trainees/interns for internal positions  Appropriately identified clients with various diagnoses including obsessive compulsive disorder, paranoid schizophrenia, oppositional defiant disorder, sexual addiction, chemical and substance addiction and intermittent explosive disorder; developed and implemented individual treatment plans addressing these issues  Collected information about clients using techniques such as testing, interviewing, discussion and observation  Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner  Conferred with other counselors, doctors and professionals to analyze individual cases and to coordinate services
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  NICHOLAS A. BERRY,M.S., MFTi #84244 2305 E Romneya Dr Anaheim, CA 92806  (760) 220.2413  Email: [email protected]  Followed up on results of counseling programs and clients’ adjustments to determine effectiveness of programs  Maintained case files that include activities, progress notes, evaluations and recommendations Cinemark Theaters, USA Inc. Playa Vista (Marina del Rey), CA Senior Assistant Manager – Concessions Department Manager July 2000-Present  Currently assisting with the opening of the company’s flagship location  Supervise day to day operations for the concessions department including inventory control and maintenance of adequate stock levels based on seasonal fluctuating levels of business  Raised concession income by an average of $0.10/customer; won numerous sales contests including most units sold and highest percentage of transaction  Assist with the closing and opening of various locations including current theater  Worked as an interim manager at several locations; supervised 110 employees and managers during tenure  Complete forecasting, employee and movie scheduling, budgeting, employee hiring, coaching and dismissals University of Redlands Redlands, CA Admissions Host July 2001-August 2003  Served as official representative of the university providing guided tours to potential/incoming students as well as university guests  Hosted day/overnight visits for prospective students  Completed back office tasks including data entry and mailings VOLUNTEERWORK University of Redlands Redlands, CA Volunteer, Big Buddies 2003-2004  Served as mentor for underprivileged children in the local community  Provided mentoring and after school tutoring to students  Helped with various activities organized by the program including the Halloween and Christmas carnivals CERTIFICATIONS Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: Essentials of DMH Paperwork Registered for 2/21/2015 Training Class Marriage and Family Therapist Intern #84244 Exp: 12/2015 California Board of Behavioral Sciences 2014 CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUTE #7799E6 Exp: 12/8/2016 2014