COLLEEN CARSTENSEN, M.A.
396 Frederick Circle · Hastings, MN 55033 651.248.5910 · [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
October 2008–Present Dermatology Marketing Specialist Hill Dermacueticals, Inc., Stanford, FL
· Call and Detail 250 Dermatologist and Nose Ear &Throat Doctors and Residents
· Educate Doctors on product application, indication, clinical studies and FDA information
· Maintain proper territory rotation in the following states; MN, SD,WI, & IA
May 2006-October 2008 Chemical Dependency & Family Counselor The Haven in Waconia, Waconia, MN
· Responsible for assessment, intake, referral, treatment planning and discharge
· Creating and monitored individualized treatment plans, administered lectures and facilitated group
· Administering individual, group, and family counseling, psycho-educational lectures and conferences
May 2005-July 2006 Young Adult Ministry Director & Coordinator Hamline Methodist Church, St. Paul, MN
· Responsible for all development, implementation and coordination of the young adult ministry program
· Coordinated young adult ministry activities that incorporated fellowship, growth and self-advocacy
· Facilitated weekly study, individual & large group youth participation in local & regional service projects
June 2001-October 2005 Owner, Director & Head Coach Gold Blades Skate School, Hastings, MN
· Responsible for all operations; administration, advertising, management, programming & hiring
· Generated over 200% more revenue than previous owner within first year
· Coached private and group figure skating and boys’ hockey, age 3 – college hockey
EDUCATION
Masters of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy, MN School of Professional Psychology, Eagan, MN, 2006
Graduated with Honors
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Religion, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN, 2004, concentration in Special Education, Health and Physical Education & American Sign Lanuage
Licenced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, MN, 2006
HONORS AND AWARDS
2003 Helen Keller Sight Award 2001 MISS TEEN UNITED STATES
2002 Target Scholarship Winner 2001 Spurgeon Award Scholarship Winner
2001 Harold J. Hoffman Scholarship Winner 2000 USFSA Gold Medalist – Figure Skating
2001 NFCA Volunteer Award 2000 Discover Card Tribute Award - State & National Winner
2001 Remey Johnston Award - 1 of 9 awardees out of 8,000 applicants around the world UMIDA Awardee - International Dyslexia Assoc.
INTERNSHIPS
Chemical Dependency Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, Minneapolis and Edina, MN
· Adult and adolescent outpatient and inpatient counselor, assessor and family therapist
· Responsible for assessing, planning & coordinating therapeutic relationships with family members
Assistant Executive Researcher
Mayo Clinic: Sports Medicine and Sports Psychology Center Rochester, MN
· Counseled clients through psychological treatment methods, to achieve optimum mental health and enhanced sporting performance
· Conducted and implemented numerous sport specific research studies to understand how participation in sport/physical activity affects an individual's psychological health and well-being throughout their life
Assistant Youth Director
Christ Presbyterian Church, Edina, MN
· Provided spiritual formation and leadership development for 350 high school students, planned events, camps and services projects, fostered relationships with young people, wrote small group curriculum.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Created Program "Accentuate the Positive" - Learning to use your strenghts to compensate your weaknesses - Providing Awareness and Hope for those with Learning Disabilities
- Motivational speaker for numerous High Schools and Colleges (including Augsburg College)
- Therapeutic Specialist, Augustana Nursing Homes, Hastings, MN
- Global Studies in Norway, Virgin Islands, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany and Italy
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITES
Relay for Life American Cancer Society- team captain American Red Cross
Meals on Wheels Hospice Volunteer
Hands Across Hastings, food self Hastings Family Service
Augustana Homes of Hastings Auxiliary Preschool Special Services
Bloodmobile Regina Medical Center Auxilary
