1. LONNIE POLSYN
9319 West Sunrise Blvd. • Plantation, Florida 33322
Home: (954) 452-5009 • Cell: (954) 610-0373 • lonniepolsyn@hotmail.com
Focused on client assessment and care, treatment planning, counseling and education.
Proficient in psychosocial assessments, group therapy, psycho-education, and development of treatment plans.
Well-established ability to work with a team to provide client with education, support and counseling in
understanding the emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of substance abuse, addiction and
dependency on the client and family.
Psychoeducation • Psychosocial Rehabilitation • Treatment Planning • Communications • Teamwork
Advocacy • Negotiations • Treatment Coordination • Conflict Resolution • Liaison • Case Management
Team Leadership and Development • Documentation • Process Improvement • Collaboration• Networking
EDUCATION
Barry University, Miami Shores, FL • 2010
Master of Social Work
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida • 1985
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE
BROWARD HEALTH, BROWARD GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Present
One of the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the nation.
MSW Internship − Behavioral Health Services • June 2010-Present
• Collaborate with staff to ensure that psychiatric, medical, and psychosocial needs of client are met.
• Facilitate community goals meeting, psycho-education, dual-diagnosis, and process groups utilizing a
Solution-Focused perspective.
• Provide individual and psychoeducational counseling to persons dealing with major mental illness,
chemical dependence, HIV/AIDS, life skills, medication non-compliance, aggression, suicidal and
homicidal ideation, and anger management skills.
OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN, Fort Lauderdale, Florida • September 2009- April 2010
Serves 200+ indigent and vulnerable adults adjudicated incompetent by Broward County’s 17th Judicial Court.
MSW Internship − Office of the Public Guardian • 2009-2010
• Provided assessment, monitored and advocated for the clients’ needs within the capacity of
guardianship by applying the Person-in-Environment social work perspective.
• Provided monitoring and assessment of clients in residential and day-treatment programs; including
group homes for the developmentally disabled, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing homes.
BARRY UNIVERSITY, Miami Shores, Florida • 2009-2010
One of only 5 clinical schools in the country; has a national reputation for excellence.
Graduate Research Assistant - Dr. Mitch Rosenwald: Associate Professor • June 2010-Present
• Assisted in development of research ethics protocol. Researched and reviewed literature related to
youth transitioning from foster care to independent living.
Graduate Assistant − Maria Teahan: Director MSW Program • September 2009-Present
• Co-edit and design School of Social Work newsletter. Researched licensure requirements for US and
Canada and developed referral list for graduating students pursuing licensure in another state.
2. LONNIE POLSYN • Page 2 • lonniepolsyn@hotmail.com
PRIOR MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
MACY’S, Miami, Florida • 1998-2009
One of the nation’s leading department stores.
Senior Buyer, Macy’s Florida, Miami, Florida • 2001-2009
• Delivered financial plans, strategies, and objectives to be the one of the nation’s premiere retailers.
• Exceptional team leadership and development, project management and assortment planning.
• Member of Macys Headquarters Merchandise Steering Committee, 2001-2003.
Senior Buyer, New York, New York • 1998-2001
• Drove $35M business through financial planning, marketing, negotiations, and people development.
• Initiated and directed process to enhance steering committee effectiveness.
• Member of Federated Department Stores’ steering committee.
WALT DISNEY WORLD ATTRACTIONS MERCHANDISE HEADQUARTERS, Orlando, Florida • 1996-1998
Retail arm of entertainment leader providing tangible memories of experience.
Kid’s Product Manager
• Led $35M business, including product management, sourcing, vendor negotiations, team building,
networking, financial planning and analysis, and quality control.
BURDINES CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, Miami, Florida • 1988-1996
Leading department store chain in Florida.
Buyer, Merchandise Liaison, Associate Buyer, Group Merchandise Manager • 1988-1996
• Fast-track promotions through progressively broader roles culminating in buyer position managing $15M line
of business.
• Directed financial planning, analysis, inventory management, vendor negotiations, marketing, and
merchandising.
• Member of Federated Store’s steering committee.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Social Workers
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
National Eating Disorders Association
NAADAC- The Association for Addiction Professionals
Miami Dade Area Health Education Center
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS ATTENDED
Art Therapy and Spirituality
Incorporating Journaling into Practice
Guided Imagery-Mini-Mindfulness
Meaning Matters: Self Psychology and Eating Disorders
Experiential Techniques
Integrating Psychodrama
Navigating with Wisdom
10 Principles of Intuitive Eating
Transitions of Care
Virtus Training
COMPUTER PROGRAM PROFICIENCY
