ADAM HANSON

725 CAROLINA AVE., NORFOLK, VA 23508 757-305-8586

AHANS011@ODU.EDU
OBJECTIVE

It is my goal to couple my knowledge and skill sets in the areas of

Counseling, Psychology, and Human Services with my work experience
with students in Disability Services, Career, and Academic Advising, in
order to empower individuals and promote personal, educational,
professional, and social development.
EDUCATION

Old Dominion University

2011-May, 2015Norfolk, VA
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M.Ed. Counseling, 3.9/4.0, Passed NCE in 90 %
Old Dominion University
2009 Norfolk, VA
B.S., Psychology, minor in Human Services, G.P.A of 3.3/4.0.
Tidewater Community College
2008
Virginia Beach,
VA
A.A., General Studies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

01/14 Current
Master-Certified Academic Advisor, Strome College of Business
Manage and advise a caseload of 300-600 students in transfer or
academic difficulty statuses
Maintain current knowledge and understanding of University and
College policies
Organize
and implement group orientation sessions for 30-75
students and parents
Centura College
Beach, VA

Virginia

01/11 01/2014
Corporate Career Services Coordinator/Deputy Section 504
Coordinator
Wrote, developed, and implemented policy and procedures for Career
Services Departments at 21 campus locations
Served
as Deputy Section 504 Coordinator, conducting intake
assessment interviews with students with mental illness, sensory,
cognitive, or intellectual impairments, and determining appropriate

accommodations
Provided continuous training for 25-31 Career Services professionals
on
advising
techniques
through
face-to-face
training,
teleconferencing, and group case management
Documented and maintained placement statistics for all campuses,
correlating and tracking data for annual reporting purposes as well
as for improved trainings
Modeled direct services with students who were considered at
highest risk for sustained unemployment, including non-traditional
students and those with mental health issues

03/10 01/11
Career Services Coordinator, Online Branch
Hired, trained, and supervised a staff of 4-7 Career Advisors
Collected, audited, and monitored graduate outcomes documentation
as specified by company protocols and ACCSC guidelines
Developed
and implemented innovative strategies for improving
Graduate job placement
Awarded Coordinator of the Year for 2010
08/09 - 02/10
Career Advisor, Online Branch
Coached upcoming graduates in preparation for their employment
search
Edited resumes and cover letters
Maintained up-to-date records of all student and employer contact
Collected
documentation of graduate employment according to
ACCSC standards and company policies
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Willard Model School

01/15 Current Norfolk,
VA
School Counseling Intern
Teach kindergarten classroom guidance lessons on various socioemotional and social skills-related topics
Facilitate small group sessions for grades 1-5 on topics ranging from
test-taking anxiety to anger management
Train
in Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS)
framework
Booker T. Washington High School
VA

01/14 12/14

Norfolk,

School Counseling Intern

Collaborated with counselors to provide academic, social, and career
services to students
Independently developed supplementary programming to support
positive student outcomes
Conducted individual counseling sessions with students in need of
auxiliary mental health, social, or academic services
Norfolk Community Services Board
09/08- 12/08 Norfolk, VA
Intern
Assisted
in facilitating drug rehabilitation group meetings for
teenagers and adults
Executed, under supervision, health educational group meetings
Monitored HIV support group sessions
Acquired familiarity with one-on-one case management
AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS

Volunteer at Park Place Child Life Center, Norfolk, VA, 2013

Volunteer ODU C.H.O.I.C.E.S presenter, August 2013
ODU
Safe
Space
Certified;
active
committee
member;
undergraduate trainer
ODU Red Watch Band Certified
Certified Offender Employment Specialist
Presenter of Conflict Management session at TCC Media Center
staff conference, 2014
Current member of NACADA presenter at 2011 Regional
Conference
Current member of NCDA presenter at National Conference, 2012
& 2013
Current member of ACA
Awarded Honorable Mention in American Counseling Association
National Essay Contest, 2013
Awarded ODUs 2014 Outstanding New Advisor, to represent ODU at
NACADA Region 2 conference, 2015