Renee Bernecker

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  May 2005 - Jun 2013

  Officer

  Detachment Commander: Directed the efforts of 26 military personnel and two contractors across three distinct missions directly supporting combat operations. Oversaw $1M equipment upgrade and relocation with no mission degradation. Led organization to recognition as “Detachment of the Year” by Higher Headquarters. Rescue Squadron Intelligence Chief: Directed six-personnel Tactical Operations Center to support combat operations flights. Provided immediate intelligence threat reporting to 92 pilots and pararescuemen, enabling the safe recovery of 90 injured persons during high-risk counterinsurgency operations. Flight Commander: Commanded 70 Airmen in 11 different career fields. Delivered real-time intelligence via voice/chat to Coalition Forces in Afghanistan during 220 intelligence missions. Executed $5.4M budget; provided oversight for operations in five different countries. Established life-saving missions at airbases in Iraq and Afghanistan. Moved personnel, obtained equipment and communications connectivity, and established reporting procedures. Show less

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  South Carolina Department of Social Services

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Intern Case Manager

  Managed 11 Adult Protective Services (APS) cases with supervision to ensure the safety of clients and coordinate services. Aided caseworkers as they conducted evaluations, built treatment plans, and followed-up with Child Protective Services and Foster Care clients and families. Organized community sponsorship of approximately 30 local families in need and 24 children in foster care during the holidays.

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  Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Intern Mental Health Therapist

  Built, implemented, and evaluated “Empowerment” curriculum for teenage girls designed to supplement individual psychotherapy interventions. Completed Medical University of South Carolina’s Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy web-based learning course and integrated learned skills during family therapy. Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, built psychotherapy plans, performed ongoing evaluations, and documented interventions for adult client case load. Effectively leveraged supervision to continually evaluate and improve therapeutic skills. Show less

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  Child Focus

  Jan 2017 - May 2018

  Therapist
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  Focus on Youth, Inc.

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2020

  Youth and Family Therapist
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  Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

  Aug 2020 - now

  Therapist