1. ILLYA JACKSON MA LMFT
4034 Eric Drive Phone: 469.487.4022
Forney TX 75126 Email: illandmadjac@gmail.com
COUNS E LING PROFE S S IONAL
An exceptional, compassionate, and focused leader with a desire to use expertise and skills in a counseling or
mentorship capacity. Excellent ability to develop and sustain relationships and leverage community networks to meet
needs of clients. Proficiency in fundraising and developing organizations. People oriented, problem-solver, with
positive attitude and outstanding interpersonal skills. Skilled counselor backed by impressive training and
credentials.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Public Speaking
 Chaplaincy
 Strategic Planning/Analysis
 Behavioral Health
 Leadership/Management
 Grief/Anger Management
 Mentorship
 Organizational Development
 Christian Counseling
 Marriage & Family Therapy
 Relationship Building
 Fundraising
 Training & Development
COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
 500 hours of counseling through The Therapon Institute as a Board Certified Belief Therapist and
over 10,000 hours of counseling in ministry at The Potter's House, Dallas TX.
 Counseling parishioners at local church for over 18 years.
 Provide counseling and mentorship for the Fatherless Sons’ Foundation Inc., since 2000 for the
purpose and function to provide community-based services to boys age seven to adult.
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
 Founded and direct non-profit organization servicing 20-30 people in the community per month.
 Establishes organizational structure and recruits and trains staff to carry out objectives.
 Develop and oversee all fundraising efforts and donor solicitations. Delegate tasks to successfully
execute fundraising events, which include community sales, car washes, and item donation booths at
sporting events.
COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE
 Developed marketing strategy and materials for organization FSF, Inc.
 Liaison between the foundation, the community, and donors. Advocate for programs and initiatives
needed to effectively achieve organizational goals.
 Communicate foundation message to the public through appearances on local cable TV shows.
 Background in working directly with the public as representative for several prominent banks.
WORK HISTORY
FATHERLESS SONS’ FOUNDATION INC., DIRECTOR OF SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, FORNEY, TX 2013 – PRESENT
WELLS FARGO, CONSUMER LOAN UNDERWRITER, IRVING, TX 2013 – 2013
JP MORGAN CHASE, HL LM SHORT SALES NEGOTIATOR, LEWISVILLE, TX 2011 – 2013
CAPITAL ONE,GOVERNANCE & CONTROL, QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, PLANO, TX 2009 – 2011
CITIBANK INC., LOSS MITIGATION SPECIALIST,IRVING, TX 2007 – 2009

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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Master of Arts, Psychological Counseling, Cornerstone University, Lake Charles, LA
Bachelor of Arts, Theological Studies, Calvary Theological Seminary, Lake Charles, LA
Associate of Arts, Religious Education, Calvary Bible Institute, Lake Charles, LA
CERTIFICATIONS
-Certified Teacher of Theology
-Certified in Grief/Loss/Anger Management
-Certified Temperament Counselor
-Licensed Clinical Pastoral & Christian Counselor
-Licensed/Ordained Minister
-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
-Board Certified Belief Therapist
-Sign Language Interpreter
-Witness Impact 360
-Quality Assurance Analyst
-Franklin Covey Training Module