Elise Embrick Thrift

111 Heritage Hills Drive Commerce, GA 30529 Cell Phone: 706.207.5436 Electronic Mail: elisemb@mail.regent.edu

EDUCATION

Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Anticipated to Graduate, May 2015 Overall GPA: 4.0 Emmanuel College, Franklin Springs, Georgia BS Psychology, Graduated May 2012 Overall GPA: 3.84 Psychology GPA: 4.0 Jackson County Comprehensive High School, Jefferson, Georgia Duel Diploma, Graduated May 2008 Honor Graduate- GPA: 3.75

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS 2011 Emmanuel College Academic Integrity Board Student Representative 2010-2011 Emmanuel College Student Government Association Junior Class Vice President 2004-2008 FFA National Organization Jackson County Vice President Jackson County Sentinel Washington Leadership Conference Chapter Officer Leadership Training

HONORS 2011-2012 Omicron Delta Kappa 2011-2012 Alpha Chi 2010-2012 Psi Chi

AWARDS 2012 Psychology Student Award 2011 Collins Memorial Scholarship $2000 2008- 2012 Emmanuel College Academic Scholarship $3000 2008 Emmanuel College Church Matching Scholarship $1000 2008 William Wesley Roberts Scholarship $1000 2008 Clark Waters Memorial Scholarship $1000 2008 Miss Pantara 2007 State FFA Degree 2007 1st in Area FFA Senior Meats Evaluation 2007 4th in State FFA Prepared Public Speaking Winner 2006 Miss Congeniality Pantara Pageant 2005 1st Runner Up Miss Junior Pantara 2006 1st in State FFA Junior Meats Evaluation 2006 Area FFA Degree 2005 4th in State FFA Floriculture 2005 1st in Area FFA Floricultire 2004 Chapter FFA Degree 2004 1st in Area FFA Creed Speaking 2004 2nd in State FFA Creed Speaking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

February 2010-May 2012 Emmanuel College Enrollment Management Franklin Springs, GA Student Admissions Counselor Communicated effectively with prospective students through the admissions and financial aid process. Successfully teamed with other counselors to bring in over 360 new freshmen in 2010 and 2011. Conducted campus tours that educated prospective students and parents about Emmanuel College. Promoted and executed numerous campus events including early registrations and Spring and Fall previews, accommodating 50-100 students for each event. December 2008-July 2009 Career Technical and Agriculture Education Resource Network Athens, GA Curriculum Research Assistant Created curriculum for vocational classes. Researched agricultural topics for drafts of middle school agri-science textbooks.

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RECENT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

2014-Shepherds Hill Academy Martin, GA Masters Student Intern Observed and participated in individual therapeutic sessions with adolescent boys and girls. Used Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) as a tool to educate the importance of healthy relationships and boundaries. 2013-Danielsville Evangelical Church Danielsville, GA Youth Leader Provide assistance for my husband, who is the Youth Pastor. Provide guidance and leadership for youth in middle and high school. Conduct activities to promote autonomy, fun and growth. 2012-Reins of Life Martin, GA Shepherds Hill Academy Helped with the implementation of Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) with high-risk teenaged girls. Evaluated individual needs and mentored girls by providing positive affirmation and establishing healthy relationships with the girls and their horses. 2010-2012 Mentoring Program Franklin Springs, GA Carnesville Elementary Mentored high-risk elementary students by spending time with them promoting a healthy autonomy. Provided individual tutoring for academic assignments.

2009-2012 Blacks Creek Baptist Church Commerce, GA Youth Worker Educated high school girls about various youth topics including sex, divorce, relationships etc. Provided counsel and support for youth who are struggling with broken families and unhealthy relationships. Managed youth activities including bowling trips, sporting events, etc. Worship Leader Coordinated worship for youth meetings. Managed other volunteer musicians and organized worship sets.

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2007- Steadfast Farms Houston, GA Volunteer Instructor Educated children about horsemanship and equestrian riding techniques. Led students as they rode horses and demonstrated new skills to their families and friends.

PRESENTATIONS Elise Embrick. (March, 2011). Body Images of Men VS. Women. Poster Presentation at the 1st Annual Emmanuel College Research Symposium. Franklin Springs, GA.

RESEARCH INTERESTS Eating Disorders Equestrian (HIPPA) therapy Womens therapy Adolescent therapy

REFERENCES References available upon request

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