Elizabeth R.

Bessette, BS
11832 Brier Patch Ct. E, Wellington, FL 33414

Skill Set:

(561)722-4850

bessetteliz@yahoo.com

Well-rounded and knowledgeable in day to day clinical practices, articulate and well spoken,
some experience facilitating group therapy, case conceptualization, and treatment planning,
educated in psychological diagnostics, quick to adapt, skilled writer with experience in
copywriting and editing, excellent organization and multi-tasking skills

Education
2015-Present

South University

West Palm Beach, FL

Currently Enrolled
CACREP Accredited Program
President-Elect of Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society

2010-2013

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Degree in Business Administration; Marketing (GPA 3.3)

2008-2010
2007-2008
2003-2007

Florida Gulf Coast University

Palm Beach State University
A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts - Diploma

Fort Myers, FL
Lake Worth, FL
West Palm Beach, FL

Certificates
First Aid
Adult CPR
KNOW HIV Prevention Education

Issued August 20, 2016

Issued August 20, 2016
Issued August 20, 2016

Professional Development
Family Trauma and Resiliency
October 24, 2015
Trauma and the Wounded Healer
November 7, 2015
Florida Baker Act Training
December 2015
Bikers Against Child Abuse Seminar
December 5, 2015
Presented by Postal, Member of BACA
Common Errors and Unethical Practices Seminar
January 27, 2016
Presented by Dr. Laura Rodriguez-Kitkowski
Supervision, Contracting, and State Regulations Seminar
February 27, 2016
Presented by Dr. Denny Cecil-Van Den Heuvel,
Domestic Violence Seminar
March 3, 2016
Presented by Matthew Tyler, Violence Prevention Educator
Distance Counseling: The Future of CMHC
March 12, 2016
Sexual Trauma Seminar
April 23, 2016
Presented by Bahiyyih A. Young, Group Services Coordinator
Whos in the Room: Interpreters in Counseling
May 14, 2016
Mindfulness in Counseling
June 4, 2016
Autism Spectrum Disorder
July 9, 2016
Presented by Tamara McKlveen, MA, NCC, RMHCI
Adolescent Suicide: A Real Problem
August 13, 2016
Presented by Dr. Laura Rodriguez-Kitkowski

Internship

Clinical Intern
May 2016 Present
Palm Beach Treatment Center
July 2016 Present
Seacrest Treatment Center
Facilitate group therapy
Provide Case Management Services as needed

Lake Worth, FL
Boynton Beach, FL

Experience

Conduct individual sessions with clients

Complete Clinical Documentation
Provide article content for website publication

Health Information Specialist III

May 2016 Present
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches
Lake Worth, FL
Train medical and clinical staff members on Electronic Medical Record software
Audit medical records to maintain compliance with both federal regulations and insurance
requirements
Assist clients in obtaining medical records and ensuring confidentiality is maintained
Complete trainings and webinars as required by BHofPB

Sales and Marketing Analyst

Sept 2014 May 2016 Envera Systems
Coconut Creek, FL
Created proposals, client agreements, scopes of work, & return on investments
Organized & facilitated events consisting of tradeshows, networking events & property
management classes
Analyzed data to guarantee cohesive design of security systems
Distributed contract details internally throughout multiple departments
Wrote content for website and features in journalism publications
Assisted Marketing department in researching saturation and developing new leads

Regional Administrator
May 2014 Sept 2014 Aflac
Boynton Beach, FL
Maintained accurate tracking of all candidates throughout their licensing process
Organized and scheduled group interviews and weekly one on one interviews
Attended career fairs to meet with potential recruits
Contracted new agents

Marketing and Events Coordinator

Feb 2013 Nov 2013 Food Truck Connection
West Palm Beach, FL
Assisted in design of logo and business structure
Organized special events in West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, and Boca Raton
Developed social media campaigns through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Designed and maintained website
Created new leads and developed B2B relationships
Liaison between clients and food trucks
Met with officials in Boynton Beach to develop new regulations within city limits

Front Desk Coordinator

Feb 2011 Mar 2013 Aspen Falls Salon and Spa
Jupiter, FL
Managed appointments for multiple service professionals
Product Expert extensive knowledge of multiple families of products
Advised guests on appropriate product selection
Maintained Inventory