Tom Novak

About Tom Novak

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 21 years experience in career counseling, planning…

Experience

1. Career and Education Development Coordinator

   Spruce Mountain Inn Inc

   May 2015 — Present · Plainfield, VT, US

   Provide career and education counseling to clients aged 18-27 seeking residential mental health and substance abuse treatment for an intermediate (6 months-2 years) period of time.Utilize Happenstance Learning Theory in on-going career counseling sessions with clients to develop an appreciation for unplanned events and taking risks.Develop and coordinate experiential learning, community-based learning, and community engagement opportunities for the clients.Teach Academic Success, Career Horizons, Employment Excellence, Personal Finance, and Study Hall classes.Administer and interpret the MBTI, SII, Career Decision Making, and the Career Beliefs Inventory assessments. Guide clients through the employment and education process. Serve on Clinical Teams, Treatment and Transition Team, and Clinical Supervision Team. Write intake summaries, create treatment plans, and discharge plans.

Education

• Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management

  MBA

  1989 — 1991

• Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management

  BBA

  1986 — 1989

• Temple University

  Ed.D-ABD

  1993 — 1998

Skills

• Training
• Policy
• Public Speaking
• Performance Management
• Career Development
• Leadership Development
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Management
• Student Development
• Resume Writing
• Team Leadership
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Social Media
• Higher Education
• Marketing
• Teaching
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Organizational Development
• Program Management