1. FARIBA ABBASI
118 Fox Trail Terrace ∙ Gaithersburg MD 20878 ∙ faribaava@yahoo.com ∙ 301-787-0266
EDUCATION
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
University of Maryland, Collage Park, Maryland (Present)
Currently taking PhD level classes at University of Maryland.
Completed post master coursework to fulfill requirements for licensing.
Johns Hopkins University, Rockville, Maryland (May of 2012)
Master of Science in Clinical Counseling
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas (May of 1993)
Bachelor degree in Computer Science Major; Minor in Technical Writing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Grafton Integrated Health Network, Leesburg, VA (2011-2013)
Clinical Psychotherapist
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy with children and adolescents in psychiatric
residential treatment center.
• Provide case coordination, including reviewing cases with insurance companies, discharge
planning, and maintaining contact with case managers.
• Coordinate treatment planning with multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Conducted intakes and diagnostic interviews.
• Provided group psychotherapy and psycho-education to individuals with severe emotional
disorders and dual diagnoses (mental illness/chemical dependence)
AZIZI CORPORATION, Gaithersburg, MD (1999-2011)
Managing Director Engineer
• Designed and developed comprehensive software to manage and monitor distributed activities at
company’s numerous nationwide locations using innovative solutions ranging from WAN and
LAN services
• Managed administrative functions and monitored all sales and inventory through the designed
software
• Provided management oversight and customer and sales training of over 52 employees in different
company locations nation wide
• Managed client and customer relationship through focus, dedication to excellence, and
communication resulting in superb client and customer loyalty
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Columbia, SC (1996-1999)
Managing Software and Network Engineer, Department of Arts and Sciences
• Managed College of Arts and Sciences computer services encompassing the diverse set of system
and school resources essential in meeting instructional, administrative and research needs of the
College
• Provide vital insight into the five-year Strategic plan and annual operations plan for the
University’s technology infrastructure
o The Executive Steering Committee consisted of the Dean, Department Chairs and the
USC Computing Advisory

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• Implemented computer and technology refresh initiatives directly derived from strategic goals and
university direction
• Provided personalized mentoring and training of new lab staff
GRANDESIGN STUDIO, Silver Spring, MD (1993-1996)
Computer Management Consultant
• Instrumental in successful use and implementation of all areas within Auto-CADD (computer
Aided Drafting Design) directly utilized by organization for wide variety of client requests
• Responsible for all trouble shooting of equipment and applications to include networking,
software and hardware
• Key provider for business continuity and implementation of appropriate disaster recovery strategy
through design of redundant hardware and proper data backup schedules
• Director of all software training and developed refresher quick guides for staff
COMPUTER PARTS AND SERVICE INC., Rockville, MD (1993-1993)
Hardware and Software Technical Support Officer
• Responsible for diagnosing, solving and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of all computer
network and communications systems for HQ personnel, clients and customers.
• Responsible for all trouble shooting and repair of personal computers, laptops, and laser printers
• Lead in the Development, organization and delivery of custom installations and design of over 100
new computers monthly
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, Denton, TX (1989-1993)
Lab Consultant, Micro Computer Lab
• Lead technology consultant supporting a verity of platforms and Operating systems
o Supported UNT faculty and students on Macintosh, IBM/370, Novell, UNIX, and
VAX/VMS
o Debugged Assembly, Pascal and C programs for lab users
• Provided trouble shooting related to WordPerfect, dBase III+, MS-DOS, and Lotus 123
Research Assistant, Biology Department
• Lead assistant in the Department working for the Director
• Provided vital assistance during research and development of a verity of biological endeavors.
• Hand selected to participate in the various presentations and instructional seminars for the
Department
LANGAUAGE
Fluent in speech, written and reading of English, and Farsi
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & ACTIVITIES
• Member of Student and Alumni Counseling Association (SACA) at Johns Hopkins University
• Member of American Counseling Association
• Member of Maryland Counseling Association
• Member of Iranian Culture and Educational Center at Potomac Maryland
• State of South Carolina and State of Maryland champion, United State Tennis Association
(USTA)
• President of International Student Association at University of North Texas
• Vice president of Association of Computing Machinery at University of North Texas