Peter French
Bristol,VA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Lederle Laboratories, where I expanded market share and enhanced customer loyalty through exceptional follow-up and rapport building. Skilled in psychoeducation and empathy development, I excel in creating impactful client relationships and delivering evidence-based interventions. Achieved top performance by adapting strategies in competitive environments.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with strong background in providing empathetic support and guidance to clients. Successfully contributed to client well-being through tailored counseling approaches and effective intervention strategies. Demonstrated ability to foster trust and open communication, ensuring safe and supportive environment for clients.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor Intern
Blue Ridge Counseling
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Enhanced client outcomes by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques and interventions. Worked with court ordered and private individuals who were required to complete an 18 week Domestic Violence Awareness Program. Our counseling program was based on motivation interviewing, where clients are encouraged to set short term attainable goals, rate stages of change readiness, and as a facilitator, roll with resistance.
- Led psychoeducational workshops on topics such as stress management, self-care, and healthy relationships to empower clients with valuable information.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Lederle Laboratories
09.1996 - 06.2007
- Gained customer loyalty by providing exceptional follow-up support and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Implemented efficient time management strategies that allowed for optimal coverage of assigned territory while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Expanded market share by identifying potential clients and successfully converting them to long-term customers.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong relationships with healthcare providers and delivering informative product presentations.
- Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
Education
Master of Science - School of Professional Counseling
Lyndsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY01-2010
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And History, Prelaw
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA09-1986
Skills
- Self-care strategies
- Suicide prevention
- Building rapport
- Family systems theory
- Behavioral assessment
- Psychoeducation
- Empathy development
Accomplishments
- Achieved completion of DVAP program through effectively helping clients through standard counseling protacle
Affiliations
- Virginia Licensed Professional Counseling Association
Certification
Working towards CSAC certification, and L.P.C. board certification.
Languages
German
Elementary
Interests
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration Honeybee Keeper, vegetable, flower, and tree gardener, Fly Fishing, all outdoor activities
Timeline
Counselor Intern
Blue Ridge Counseling
01.2010 - 01.2021
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Lederle Laboratories
09.1996 - 06.2007
Master of Science - School of Professional Counseling
Lyndsey Wilson College
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And History, Prelaw
Georgia State University
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