I currently own an Equine Assisted Psychotherapy business.  Working as a facilitator for an Equine Assisted Psychotherapy program allows me to use my experience and skill set to help clients get more out of their existing therapy programs. Being able to provide therapy in an “nontraditional” setting leads clients to more breakthroughs and this modality lets me provide a safe way for this to help.

 EDUCATION

April 2024

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Southern New Hampshire University. GPA 3.525.

My education and learning enhances my performance in the workplace.  It has taught me about staying organized and not to procrastinate.  It has also shown me many different aspects of psychology and the treatment of mental health issues.  In addition to the previous, I have learned much about diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 EMPLOYMENT

Crossroads Counseling, LLC 

Skull Valley, AZ                                                             

Jan 2008-Present

• Part owner and Equine Specialist of an Equine Assisted Psychotherapy business. In charge of making sure that the horses are ready to work with clients. Assures the safety of clients and horses during sessions. Creates exercises that will allow clients to work with horses to address issues that they may be having in their lives.

• Have worked with all ages and genders of clients. Clients have included men and women of all ages. Many with eating disorders or addiction disorders. Currently working with the juvenile probation system to work with younger clients who have had difficulties with law enforcement and/or substance abuse.

Arizona Central Plumbing 

Skull Valley, AZ                                                                

Aug 2004--Present   Manager

• In charge of payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Working with clients to assure their needs are met in a timely manner.

•  Brought the company into online management instead of an all paperwork system that was used in the past. Actively pursuing projects to bid on and am the contact person for general contractors who need bids/estimates created for upcoming projects.

Flat Baroque Farms                                                                                                         

Oct 1996 – Present

Owner

• Train and compete horses at a professional level in many different disciplines. In charge of 2-12 horses in the barn at any given time. Prepare and haul horses to competitions nationwide.

• Developed a system of keeping track of all horse’s paperwork and entries to shows. Set up a professional looking stall area at large competitions. Ensuring that all horses stay healthy and fit enough to show.

US Army                                                                                                                           

Oct 1989 – Nov 1994

Soldier

• Trained as a generator mechanic (52D) at Ft. Belvoir, VA. Stationed at Ft. Lewis WA while working in a signal battalion as well as an aviation company. Expert Marksman and actively served during Desert Storm.

• Learned discipline, organizational skills, and how to delegate tasks to work more efficiently. Developed an ability to work in less than comfortable environments as well as to complete tasks as a team.

 INTERNSHIP

TTouch International, 

Pojoaque, NM                                                                             

Jan 1994 – Oct 1997

• Worked with Linda Tellington-Jones while learning how to do bodywork on horses, companion animals, and humans. Learned how to give demonstrations and instruction in a large venue. Was able to work with many of the top horsemen in the world.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Fire Team 4

Skull Valley, AZ                                                                                  

Apr 2014 – Sep 2017

• Worked as a secretary for the all-volunteer Fire Department in Skull Valley. In charge of taking notes at all board meetings. Was required to vote on all motions made during board meetings. Organized notes so that they could be available to all board members online.

ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA)                                  Jan 2008 – Present

• Certified as an equine specialist and facilitator of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association                                   

 Jan 1997 – Present

• Active member who competes, breeds, and trains Andalusian horses.

United States Equestrian Federation                                                                             Jan 2000 – Present

• Active member who competes at a national level.

 TEAMWORK EXPERIENCE

• Very willing to work as a team, whether in a leadership role or a team member role.

• Worked as a squad leader in the 9th Infantry Battalion. In charge of 5 squad members during PT and field exercises.

•  Worked as a therapy team in an Equine Assisted Psychotherapy business. Including close work with a psychologist to facilitate therapy sessions.

DIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

•  Facilitating Equine Assisted Psychotherapy sessions with a diverse ethnic and age population.