Christopher A. Farley

135 Willowdale Dr. # 41
Frederick, MD 21702
(301)682-7875

Career Objectives

Pursue full-time work in either counseling, human resources, website creation, or a related field. In addition, pursue part-time work as a therapist or webmaster.

Education

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
M.S. in Counseling Psychology, May 1999 (3.5 GPA)
 
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
B.A. in Psychology, May 1995 (3.4 GPA)
 
American Academy of Bartending
Falls Church, VA
Certified in Mixology and Alcohol Awareness, Aug. 1994
 
Montgomery College
Rockville & Germantown, MD
Completed 58 credit hours, May 1993 (3.1 GPA)
 
Wheaton High School
Wheaton, MD
Graduated with honors in English, mathematics, science and history, May 1991 (2.8 GPA)

Work Experience

Clinical Therapist Intern (September 1998-May 1999)
Bedford-Somerset MH/MR
Bedford, PA
Worked individually with children, adolescents and adults as well as with families. Also did individual therapy at Bedford Co. Jail. Maintained caseloads and developed treatment plans.

Webmaster (August 1998-May 1999)
Frostburg State University Lane Center
Frostburg, MD
Responsible for creation and maintenance of the Lane Center and Campus Activities website at Frostburg State University.

Event Coordinator/Manager (May 1997-May 1998)
Frostburg State University Lane Center
Frostburg, MD
Responsible for coordination of on-campus events, management of student union and other duties as assigned on campus by the Lane Center director.

Resident Director (Aug. 1996-May 1997)
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
Maintained positive living experience for 60-80 undergraduate students. Supervised R.A. Staff. Advisor to hall council and yearbook committee. Assisted with judicial process, program implementation, office work and other duties as assigned by assistant director.
 
Teacher Assistant/Counselor (May 1994-Aug. 1994, June 1995-Aug. 1996, May 1998-Aug. 1998)
Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children
Rockville, MD
Responsible for implementation of behavior management plan in community, school, vocational and residential settings.  Other duties included development of instructional programs and objectives, as well as data collection and analysis.  Trained in medication administration, first aid, CPR and working with families.
 
Bartender (Jan. 1995-Mar. 1995)
Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Restaurant and Lounge
Morgantown, WV
Worked with cash transactions and served customers in compliance with state and federal regulations. Mixed a variety of cocktails with speed and accuracy.
 
Office Aide (Aug. 1993-May 1994)
Dept. of Psychology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
Assisted with typing, collating, photocopying, answering phones and other tasks. Helped students with course selection and general psychology department questions.
 
Supervisor/Cashier Trainer (Sep. 1990-Aug. 1993)
Hechinger
Wheaton, MD
Handled cash transactions, customer complaints, service desk, price checks, scheduling and other management duties including opening and closing of store. Responsible for training of all cashiers from 1992-1993.
 
Cashier/Pharmacy Clerk (Apr. 1989-Sep. 1990)
People’s Drug
Wheaton, MD
Handled cash transactions, customer complaints, stock work, sales of prescriptions and some management duties including price checks.

Other Skills & Experience

Ability to type faster than 40 wpm
Extremely proficient with numberpad
Editor of AmeriCorps’s ASTAR! In Western Maryland Newsletter (1998)
Editor of Frostburg State University’s Residence Life Yearbook (1996-1997)
Working knowledge of Internet Explorer 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 Lotus Word Pro, Netscape 3.0, 4.0
Microsoft Word 6.0, 7.0, 97, Microsoft Publisher, Windows 95, Windows 3.1, Wordperfect 5.1, 6.0, Macromedia Dreamweaver, ICQ
Webmaster of Psychology Links on the Internet, Substance Abuse Resources, Counselor Assistant,
1999 Circus Fans' Convention
Some ability to read and understand French
Member of Frostburg State University Computer Club (1997-1999)
Member of Psi Chi (national honor society in psychology)
Vice-President of the West Virginia University chapter (1994-1995)
Residence Hall Association Representative (1993-1994)
Assistant Editor of hall council newsletter
Staff Writer for the Wheaton Scroll (newspaper) and Lance (Yearbook) (1990-1991)