Ryan N.

Rienzo

1004 Brainard Place Brielle, NJ 08730 (908) 770-4597 Ryanrienzo6@gmail.com

Aspiring Mental Health Counselor

Compassionate, energetic, aspiring professional with a solid academic record and hands-on
experience in clinical mental health counseling. Proven ability to work effectively with children and
adolescents providing individual, group, and family counseling.

Education
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY - Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Winston-Salem, NC
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, August 2016
Relevant Courses: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Family Counseling, Group Procedures,
Theories & Models of Counseling, Cultures & Counseling, Family Therapy, Advanced Skills & Crisis
Management, Mental and Emotional Disorders, Research and Statistical Analysis, Life Span
Development, Consultation, Career Development, Addiction
GPA/Activities: 3.8, Member of Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY - College of Arts & Sciences, Hamden, CT
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies, Minor in Psychology, May 2013
Relevant Courses: Child & Adolescent Development Psychology, Alternate Dispute Resolution,
Legal Research & Writing, Criminal Law, Abnormal Psychology, Social Psychology, Concept of
Personality & Development, Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Psychology
UNIVERSITAT AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA, Barcelona, Spain
Completed four week Study Abroad Program, Summer 2012 (Courses: History of Barcelona,
Religion & Identity)

Counseling Experience
BOOKER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER, Shrewsbury, NJ
Counseling Intern May 2015 May 2016

Conduct weekly individual, family and group therapy sessions with children and adolescents
diagnosed with a variety of disorders including Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, Oppositional
Defiant Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, and Cognitive Disorders.
Update and maintain accurate client information and records
Implement behavioral interventions and modifications as per the treatment plan
COMMUNITY MEDIATION, INC., Hamden, CT
Intern / Certified Mediator Sept. 2012 - May 2013

Successfully completed a nine-month, hands-on human services internship with a non-profit agency
that provides mediation and conflict resolution services to inner-city families. Also completed a 40hour training program and became a Certified Mediator. Worked with a colleague to help mediate
family conflicts. Cases and projects included:

Employed effective mediation strategies and provided tools to strengthen family members'
communication skills.
Played a key role in solving disputes. Assisted family members in discussing options and reaching
amicable agreement without involving the courts or the legal system.
Selected to participate in a peer mediation program in local schools. Partnered with an agency
executive to visit schools and provide training in mediation and communication techniques to
students.

Related Work Experience

Child Care Provider/Nanny (Several Families), 2003-Present: Provide daily care to children
between the ages of 2 weeks and 14 years. Manage all child-care activities, including
assisting the parents in developing strategies to help manage children's behavioral issues
and providing emotional support.