TRISTAN BUIE-COLLARD4458 Haddington Dr, Fort Mill, SC 29707Cell: (229) 506-0027 - tbuiecol@unca.edu

SUMMARY

Mental healthcare professional and student seeking position in healthcare, research or scienceeducation. More than 10 years experience in medical, educational, and therapeutic settings.Accomplished in research, counseling, volunteerism and entrepreneurship. Bilingual self-starter, well equipped for team leadership, focused on achievement, andproficient in managing multiple projects and deadlines as a team or individually. Well-versedin APA format, Excel, social media, and content management systems.

EDUCATION

Current Bachelor of Science: PsychologyUniversity of North Carolina at Asheville - Asheville, NC

Continuing education in Psychology with focus in NeurologyMember of Psi Chi Honors SocietyMember of Psychology Club

2011 Bachelor of Arts: French Linguistics and CultureValdosta State University - Valdosta, GA

Recipient of the HOPE Scholarship 2006-2010Honor Society MemberPresident of the French Club 2008-2010

SKILLS

CPI, CPR and First AidResearch and Statistical AnalysisMethodsPrimary Specimen Collection knowledgeand experienceHospital Software-Cerner software,Powerchart, Citrix systems

Team-Building and Conflict ResolutionTrainingFocus on Professional AchievementBackground in Family TherapyExcellent interpersonal skillsFluent French Speaker

WORK HISTORY

09/2014 to07/2015

Psychiatric TechnicianMission Hospital – Asheville, NC

Played key role in conducting group therapy sessions that resulted in greatly increasedpatient participationCharted and recorded sensitive patient information and progress reportsProvided preliminary patient evaluation for psychiatric services and psychotropicmedicationsInstructed patients in DBT techniques, research-based coping skills, and support group

attendancePerformed essential PRN specimen collection and management, basic phlebotomyassistance, and CBG level collection

09/2011 to07/2014

FounderMy Science Breakfast: Claxton Elementary and Isaac Dickson Elementary – Asheville, NC

Provided after-school science-based activities at local schools, allowing students toparticipate in teacher-led experimentsPlayed a key role in raising interest in science that resulted in effective peer tutoring andscience project developmentActivities implemented by the program are still being used today

04/2008 to08/2009

CounselorYMCA Valdosta – Valdosta, GA

Appointed to support Site Director with an elementary after-school programConducted data analysis and provided recommendations to achieve more reliable taskorientationEstablished and assisted personal goals for children, including at-risk youthLed in activities such as music, sports and gamesIncreased productivity for homework, preparing snacks and organized site cleanup

04/2003 to08/2005

CounselorStone Mountain School – Black Mountain, NC

Responded to behavioral health and primary CNA care casesLed wilderness therapy activities and outdoor tripsPerformed data analysis and provided recommendations to achieve better camp safetymethods and schedulingCollaborated with other counselors in projects that focused on problem solving skillsand critical thinkingTracked movement on and off program site to improve supervision and coordinationbetween counselors.

AWARDS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

2014-Present: American Psychological Association (APA) Member2012-13: Habitat for Humanity, volunteer finishing houses for Christmas2007: Awarded volunteer commission with Arkansas State Parks2005-06:Awarded Certificate of National Service, Americorps *NCCC, over 1,700 hourslogged.2005: Awarded Governor's Citation of Kentucky for outstanding CommunityVolunteerism and Service-Ernie Fletcher,2005:Appointed an Arkansas Traveler: Michael Huckabee gubernatorial ambassador