Carolee Armstrong
Tupelo
Summary
Empathetic and passionate about supporting individuals through life's challenges with focus on resilience, healing, and personal growth. Brings extensive experience working within the military community through dedicated and diverse volunteer work. Proven ability to lead and contribute effectively on executive boards, offering strategic insight, collaborative decision-making, and mission-focused leadership. Adept at conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing evidence-based therapy to diverse populations. Committed to fostering a safe, supportive therapeutic environment and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote holistic mental wellness and lasting recovery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Liaison
Protestant Women of the Chapel
Fort Leonard Wood
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated financial transactions for PWOC in accordance with government regulations, under the guidance of the Chapel Resource Funds Manager.
- Assisted in preparing financial reports for monthly board meetings.
- Worked with the Executive Board to create a proposed yearly budget, to then be submitted to the PWOC Chaplain Sponsor and the Department of Defense for approval.
- Coordinated the preparation of Purchase Order Requests, obtained the required signatures, and arranged the purchasing with the Funds Manager.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, and compared expenditures against the projected yearly budget.
- Trained incoming Financial Liaison to take over the position when I left.
2nd Vice President
Fort Wood Spouses' Club
Fort Leonard Wood
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Organized monthly themed luncheons to enhance member engagement and participation, including securing venue, caterer, vendors, and speakers.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss strategic goals and upcoming events.
- Supported fundraising efforts through event planning and outreach initiatives.
- Sat on grant board to decide which grant applications from the local military and civilian communities would be approved using the money the organization had raised that year.
School Support Therapist
Region 3 Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Tupelo
07.2008 - 03.2010
- Conducted individual school based therapy sessions and home based family therapy sessions to address client mental health needs.
- Developed treatment plans based on client assessments and goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and psychiatrists to coordinate comprehensive client care.
- Maintained detailed client records and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and self-care techniques during sessions.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-2006
Skills
- record keeping
- Financial reporting
- team collaboration
- Treatment planning
- Client assessment
- Documentation compliance
Affiliations
- Member of Tupelo Women's Club
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Liaison
Protestant Women of the Chapel
08.2023 - 05.2024
2nd Vice President
Fort Wood Spouses' Club
05.2018 - 05.2019
School Support Therapist
Region 3 Mental Health and Mental Retardation
07.2008 - 03.2010
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of New Orleans
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