Robert Brad Babel
1221 NW Somerset Ct.
Blue Springs, MO
64015
(816) 220-3491
Electronic Mail: franticbob@hotmail.com
Education
Master of Arts. Western Michigan University
Intended date of graduation: May, 2000
Field of Study: Counseling Psychology
G.P.A.: 3.75
Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
Date of graduation: December 8, 1996
Major (s): Women's Studies, Psychology
G.P.A. : 3.19
Employment History
Computer Repair Technician. MacHardware.
Kansas City, Missouri.
May, 1999 to present
- Repair troubleshoot Macintosh computers
- Provide software training support and training to customers
- Facilitate onsite computer repairs
- Complete necessary paperwork for each customer
Counselor. Western Michigan University.
Kalamazoo, Michigan.
September, 1998 to December, 1998
- Provided counseling services for clients at Western Michigan University's Counseling Center
- Participated in individual and group supervision about my clients
- Presented case study reports about my clients
- Completed necessary paperwork for my clients
Crisis Worker. Gryphon Place.
Kalamazoo, Michigan.
August, 1998 to May, 1999
- Helped staff a 24 hour crisis line
- Learned and practiced suicide assessment, and basic coping skills
- Worked with several Community Mental Health Facilities to provide after-hours information and referral services.
- Talked with walk in clients about crisis coping skills
CENA, Total Living Center.
Kalamazoo, Michigan.
July, 1998 to May, 1999
- Care for up to 15 geriatric residents in a nursing home
- Meeting the healthcare needs of residents
- Dressing and helping residents with daily needs
- Completing resident's daily paperwork
Typist/Proofreader—Owner of B.B.’s Typing. Personal Business.
Kalamazoo, Michigan.
February, 1997 to May, 1999
- Type manuscripts, term papers
- Proofread documents
- Organize finances for running a personal business
Computer Repair Technician. Technical Computing Services.
Western Michigan University. Kalamazoo, Michigan.
September, 1997 to May, 1999
- Troubleshoot computer software/hardware problems
- Replace various computer components
Greenhouse Gardener. Vander Salms Flower Shop and Greenhouse.
Kalamazoo, Michigan.
February, 1998 to May, 1998
- In charge of all aspects of plant care and maintenance:
watering, cleaning, and fertilizing
Care Attendant. Minnesota Independent Living Services. St. Paul, Minnesota.
(Bonnie Marsh, direct client)
July, 1995 to June, 1997
- Personal cares involving showers, transfers from chair to bed, positioning,
range of motion stretching, administer medications, dressing, and
companionship
- Housework, dusting, waxing, vacuuming
- Prepare a variety of food
Intake Volunteer. People Serving People Inc. 410 Shelter, Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
May, 1996 to June, 1997
- Dispense personal supplies (soap, blankets, milk, ice...)
- Restock supplies
- Child care
- Advise clients on where to find needed services
- Answer telephones, transfer calls and messages
- Attend informational meetings to learn additional skills
Psychology Volunteer. University of Minnesota Psychology Department
(Supervisor: William Grove). Minneapolis, Minnesota.
September, 1996 to June, 1997
- Screened people (over the telephone) for possible inclusion in a study
- Utilized part of a Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM-III R
- Entered data on to a spreadsheet
Research Assistant. University of Minnesota Psychology Department
(Supervisor: Marc Wagonor). Minneapolis, Minnesota.
September, 1996 to June, 1997
- Conducted a study involving how people perceive other people based on
the types of information they receive about those people
- Read and explained consent sheet to participants
- Distributed test materials
- Recorded data
- Prepared for the next group of participants
Note taker. Paradigm Course Resource. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
September, 1996 to June, 1997
- Take notes for numerous classes at the University of Minnesota.
- Organize and prepared notes for distribution
Counselor. Bristol Place Corporation. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
March, 1995 to February, 1996
- Helped in providing guidance and direction for six emotionally
and mentally challenged men in a group home setting
- Prepared meals three times daily for the men
- Took the men on outings
- Dispersed medication
Peer Advocate. Program Against Sexual Violence. University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis.
November 1994 to March, 1995
- Helped staff a 24 hour crisis line
- Provided a referral service to clients
- Answered phones, prepared mailings, and recorded data
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