IBIFUBARA OMEWAH, M.A.

, LPC-I

1417 Lonesome Dove Trail

Wylie, Texas 75098
(214) 476-3603
io6b288c@westpost.net

Counseling and Guidance * Client Relations / Client Advocacy * Budget Management

* Team Building
Individual and Group Therapy * Care / Treatment Plan Development * Assessment /
Evaluation
Conflict Resolution * Staff Training / Development * Coaching, Motivation, and M
entoring

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Compassionate and client-oriented Licensed Professional Counselor (Intern) and r

ecent Master of Arts in Community Counseling graduate with a promising track rec
ord of demonstrable success in counseling/therapy. Honest and dedicated self sta
rter who has a heart to help those in need and a passion for assisting clients i
n becoming happy, healthy, and confident individuals. Strategic thinker who exce
ls at assessing situations, anticipating needs, and implementing creative soluti
ons to address even the most complex problems. Detail-oriented and resourceful c
onsummate professional who always maintains the highest level of integrity & cli
ent confidentiality.

CORE COMPETENCIES

* Adept at counseling others to help them understand problems, define goals, and
develop action plans
* Friendly team player with outstanding communication (both oral and written) an
d interpersonal skills
* True cosmopolitan with international experience who excels at quickly establis
hing trusting rapport with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds
* Thrives in fast-paced, intense environments and is able to make quick judgment
s and decisions
* Business savvy with a diverse background and several years of entrepreneurial
and leadership experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NEXUS RECOVERY CENTER, Dallas, Texas 9/08 - 3/09 and 9/09 - present
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern and Volunteer
Function as a supervised primary counselor. Collaborate with other team members
to oversee and facilitate the admissions process for clients entering this subst
ance abuse recovery center. Orient and introduce clients to treatment programs.
Assess individual client needs and develop appropriate treatment/action plans. L
ead group counseling on numerous topics including "Thinking Errors", "Grief and
Loss", "Anger Management", "Healthy Relationships", "Family and Recovery", and "
Seeking Safety". Lead individual and group counseling/therapy for adult women on
topics such as "Women Issues", "Healthy Relationships", "Process Groups", and "
Stress Management".

HEADSTART OF GREATER DALLAS, Farmer's Branch / Dallas, Texas 5/08 - 12/08

Practicum Student
Supported, mentored, and worked directly in the classroom with children ages thr
ee to five (with a specific concentration on children manifesting ADHD). Observe
d and led children in play therapy.

REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD 1995 - present

Leader and Pastor (Volunteer)
Partner with other church staff members to direct and lead daily operations, fun
ctions, and activities for a church of 450 members. Train, mentor, and oversee a
large church staff of up to 18 members as well as a large volunteer staff. Deve
lop and administer the $500K church budget. Spearhead and establish new and inno
vative programs designed to increase church membership. Lead staff and church me
mbers in conflict resolution classes and trainings in an effort to reinforce mem
bership retention. Collaborated with the senior pastor to grow membership (in Ni
geria, Africa) from less than 100 people to over 800 people. Implemented a new o
rganizational and management structure and grew membership from 14 people to 75
people in the U.S. churches in only 12 months.
Previously enjoyed success as a Volunteer with the National Youth Service Corps,
as a Science Teacher, as a Marketing Manager / Public Relations Officer, as a S
enior Environmental Officer, and as a Recruiting Manager.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Professional Counselor (Intern)

Child Daycare Specialist Certification
Master of Arts, Community Counseling (3.98 GPA) - Argosy University, Dallas, Tex
as (graduated in 2009)
Post Graduate Diploma in Theology (4.0 GPA) - Christ the Redeemer Bible College,
Lagos, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Psychology (Dual Degree) - Elmira Colleg
e, Elmira, New York