Holly Sweat Raper

Experience

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  Psychotherapist

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1987

  Indiana Counseling Center

  - Managed full caseload of mentally-ill patients. - Concentration focused on individual and group therapy for Schizophrenia and Manic Depression.

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  Center for Personal and Professional Growth

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

  Executive Director

  - Professional counselor and facilitator, specialized in assisting both individuals and companies in mastering transitions.- Reorganized financially failing counseling center - Increased revenues by 150 percent.- Negotiated personnel contracts, developed and communicated strategic plans.-Developed systems to facilitate acceptance and use of the Employee Assistance Program. -Designed performance evaluations and individual referrals which enhanced management/employee relations and established Human Resources as a key resource within the organization. Show less

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  Court System

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

  Individual and Family Therapist

  - Designed and Implemented programs for substance abuse offenders as a probational program from the D.U.I. courts.

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  The InSight Gourp

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1996

  Director/Psychotherapist

  -Developed and implemented programs for individuals, groups, couples, and families concentrating on healthy communication, co-dependency, incest, depression and abuse.-Conducted self esteem, stress management, and other personal and professional development workshops. -Clients included: AT&T, BellSouth, Dominos, and KnowledgeWare.

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  The InSight Group, Atlanta, GA

  Jan 1991 - May 1996

  Professional Development Consultant

  As a recognized speaker Holly has presented at local, state and regional conferences on topics such as Leadership/ Management Development, Communication Skills, Professional Presentation Skills, Resume and Interviewing Skills, Etiquette, Myers-Briggs and more. Armed with an infectious enthusiasm, Holly is passionate about applying her skills to lead programs that re-focus and re-charge members with insight and energy toward being more productive and efficient.

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  Gaston-Lincoln Mental Health

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  EAP Clinician

  • Provided screening, diagnostic evaluations and problem assessment of clients • Provided individual counseling, couples counseling, family counseling and crisis management, using various modalities of treatment.• Provided counseling to the dual-diagnosed client, applying knowledge of assessment and treatment of mental disorders and psychoactive substance abuse disorders.• Developed treatment plans utilizing therapeutically appropriate resources in the community.• Marketed the Employee Assistance Program to various businesses and organizations in the Gaston-Lincoln area.•Provided policy consultation, management training and employee education. Show less

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  Gardner-Webb University

  Jan 1999 - Jun 2008

  Director of Career Services

  • Provide strategic direction and leadership to a Career Services Department at a university which includes 16 satellite campuses across North Carolina. • Develop, operate, and supervise state-of-the-art programs for undergraduates, graduates and alumni.• Design and implement marketing strategies for Career Services.• Work with Employers, Faculty, Alumni and other constituencies to expand GWU’s network of contacts for internships and employment opportunities.• Enhance Gardner-Webb’s institutional visibility among the community locally, regionally and nationally.•Supervise and develop professional and support staff, including continuously enhancing their expertise through in-service and external training.• Lead professional staff in developing and training students in a results-driven career transition process utilizing significant and timely programming.• Work with academic deans and faculty to craft transition programs that begin in the freshman year to support students in their planning for graduate work and/or the challenge of a career Show less

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  HMS Hope Motivation Success www.hopemotivationsuccess.com

  Jun 2008 - now

  Motivational Speaker/ Leadership Trainer

  As a Motivational Speaker, Holly has been recognized for her dedication, leadership and excellence in personal and career development. As a counselor with more than two decades of experience, Holly's stimulating, entertaining and passionate approach offers audience's clear and succinct methods to achieve their personal and professional goals. She is a recognized motivational speaker who has presented at countless local, state and regional conferences and workshops on topics such as leadership development, professional transitions, resume and interviewing skills, effective communication and the Myers-Briggs Personality Assessment.LEADERSHIP TRAINING• Facilitated the development, and implementation of organization improvement strategies with various companies such as: Hanesbrands, Inc., Walmart Distribution, The Life Enrichment Center, Cleveland County Gov’t and Carolina’s Healthcare. • Led the Leadership Training for Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce for 5 consecutive years. • Provided training and coaching to leaders and frontline staff in both manufacturing, healthcare, education and gov’t sectors. Show less

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  Cleveland Community College

  Jul 2008 - May 2014

  Director of Workforce and Career Development

  • Provide strategic direction and leadership for Workforce and Career Development Center• Develop and implement programs that provide unemployed, underemployed and displaced workers in with comprehensive career development services.• Assist with redirecting and re-training the workforce as they attempt to re-start their careers.• Help the workforce assess and profile their skills aptitudes, training and academic credentials and future career interests to develop a plan for career growth. •Design and implement marketing strategies that strengthen Economic Development by bridging them with a skilled, viable workforce.• Design and develop a website and an economic database for both employers and employees.Professional Development Coordinator, (July 2008-Present)•Develop and implement customized training for HR professionals, managers, supervisors and business leaders.•Market the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)-Leadership, Teambuiding and Effective Commuications Trainer. Show less

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  Pitt Community College

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2018

  Career Consultant (HRD)

  • Develop and implement programs that provide unemployed, underemployed and displaced workers in with comprehensive career development services.• Assist with redirecting and re-training the workforce as they attempt to re-start their careers.• Help the workforce assess and profile their skills aptitudes, training and academic credentials and future career interests to develop a plan for career growth.

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  CREATED4SUCCESS

  Jan 2022 - now

  Founder/ President

  Mission: Breakthrough your negative mindset, self-sabotaging beliefs, and shatter the lies of false accusations spoken over you. CREATED4 provides impactful strategies for your Mind, Body, and Spirit that ignites discovery, rewards courage, and drives success.“Live in Victory not defeat”