CANDACE THOMPSON

7425 Kentucky Derby Dr

Midlothian, Virginia, 23112
(804) 389-3005 Candace.Thompson.08@gmail.com

EDUCATION
M.A. Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
South University Richmond, VA

(June 2016)

B.A. Degree in Psychology

Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

(Aug 2008-May 2012)

Advanced Diploma
Manchester High School, Midlothian, VA

(Sept 2004-June 2008)

WORK EXPERIENCE
The Healing Trees, Inc- Counseling Intern
(January 2014- present)
Development in clinical counseling and diagnostic skills
Experience with children, adolescents, adults, and marriage and family therapy, with a wide variety of
issues
Experience in note-taking and treatment planning
Longhorn Steakhouse - Server
(April 2013- present)
Further developing customer service, communication, and multitasking skills
Red Robin Gourmet Cheeseburgers Head Hostess/Server & Trainer
(April 2011- May 2013)
Gained excellent customer service, communication, and multitasking skills
Developed leadership skills in training new employees
Jersey Mikes Subs
(2007-2010)
Collaborative atmosphere, worked with other employees to meet goals
Enhanced customer service and communication skills

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Solid clinical, diagnostic, note-taking, treatment planning, and rapport building skills
A strong background in leadership, planning, team building, and employee training/development.
Strengths include interpersonal, analytical, and written/oral communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint

PROFESSIONAL/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Chi Sigma Iota- Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International
(April 2015- present)
Became a member of the Sigma Upsilon Rho chapter for having a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
Research Methods in Psychology, Psychology Department - CNU
(Spring 2011)
Gathered, coded, and analyzed data on The Effect of Experimenter Gender and Social Facilitation on
Math Ability Assessment
Designed poster for mini conference; presented at departmental poster presentation mini conference
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11 Annual PAIDEIA Convention
(April 14, 2012)
Presented research: A Review of Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatments
Sponsored as a participant by Dr. Sherman Lee

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER WORK

Lady Captains Soccer Camp Instructor/Mentor
(2010-2011)
Coached and mentored children by helping them work to achieve their goals on and off the field
Kids First, Drive Safe Campaign
(September 2010)
Promoted a safer community by encouraging adults to practice safe driving
Newport News Canned Food Drive
Volunteered to advertise, promote, and collect donations from around the community
(2008-2012)

ATHLETICS
CNU NCAA Division III Varsity Womens Soccer
(2008-2011)
Dedicated 20+ hours per week to soccer practice while balancing academics and community service
USA South regular season, tournament champions in 2009 and 2010
Appointed to USA South All-Academic Team; 3.0 CNU Student-Athlete Recognition Ceremony for
maintaining a 3.0 GPA during season