Tammy MacBrien Downs

Tammy MacBrien Downs

Sales associate, furniture assembly and home decorating

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Board Certified Career Coach

  • Education

    • Arlington High School

      1979 - 1982
      High School Art focus

      Activities and Societies: Crew and Cross Country

    • Dutchess Community College

      1982 - 1984
      Associate’s Degree Criminal Justice
    • Western Connecticut State University

      1996 - 1999
      Master’s Degree Counselor Education - Mental Health Counseling
    • State University of New York at New Paltz

      1988 - 1990
      Bachelor’s Degree Psychology
  • Experience

    • The Assembly Line - New Concepts in Furniture

      Aug 1988 - Nov 1995
      Sales associate, furniture assembly and home decorating
    • Outward Bound USA

      Mar 1996 - Feb 2001
      Course Adviser

      Course adviser for outdoor expeditions designed to facilitate growth in the areas of communication, team building, problem solving and leadership skills. Specialty in speaking with parents of youth termed "at risk" to match them with appropriate outdoor expeditions.

    • Dutchess Community College

      Mar 2001 - Aug 2020

      Courses taught include:Developmental PsychologyInterviewing and Counseling SkillsCareer and Life PlanningFreshman Seminar Just switched to career counseling from Mental Health Counseling to help students and community members in their career exploration and development. Taking a holistic approach to career counseling allows me to view a client from a variety of perspectives - including personal, cultural, physical, economic, etc...and assist in a good career match.

      • Adjunct Instructor

        Jan 2003 - Aug 2020
      • Coordinator of Career Services

        Sept 2016 - Jul 2019
      • Counselor - LMHC, also Career Counselor

        Mar 2001 - Jul 2019
    • Naugatuck Valley Community College

      Jul 2019 - now
      Personal Counselor

      Counsel students in a holistic manner in order for them to become more confident and realize their full potential. As a mental health counselor prefer working from a strengths based approach.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor

      New York State Department of Education - Office of Professions
    • Mental Health First Aid Trainer

      Mental Health First Aid Trainings
      Jan 2023
    • Licensed Professional Counselor

      State of Connecticut - Department of Public Health
      Nov 2022
    • Board Certified Coach (BCC)

      Center for Coaching Certification
    • Faculty & Staff Communication: 10 Initiatives To Improve Conversations, Collegiality & Collaborations

      Innovative Educators
      Oct 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Supervision Challenges & Opportunities: Managing Conflict, Staff Development & Team Performance

      Innovative Educators
      Nov 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • National Certified Counselor (NCC)

      The National Board for Certified Counselors
      Jan 1999
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Crisis Counselor and Court Advocate

      Issued by Battered Women's Services, now known as Domestic Violence Services on Apr 1995
      Battered Women's Services, now known as Domestic Violence ServicesAssociated with Tammy MacBrien Downs