1. Brady Sullivan, CADC
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3359 Smythberry Lane #2 Phone: 630-885-8663
Springfield, IL 62711 E-Mail: bsull2@uis.edu
Objective
Obtain acceptance into a Doctoral Program.
Areas of Expertise
 Substance Abuse Counseling  Art Expression  Teaching Assistance
 Child Welfare  Memory Disorders  Research Assistance
 Customer Service  Public Speaking  Crisis Intervention
 Sexual and Spiritual Identity  Family Therapy  Administrative Assistance
Education
University of Illinois – Springfield Expected December 2014
Master of Arts in Human Development Counseling GPA: 3.9/4.0
CADC (Certified Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor) December 2010
Illinois State University, Normal, IL May 2010
Bachelor of Science – Psychology GPA 3.6/4.0
Graduated Cum Laude
Professional Experience
Therapist (began as an Intern)
Center for Youth and Family Solutions, Springfield, IL August 2013 – Present
 Developed and facilitated positive change in biological parents, foster parents, and foster children through
the use of Symbolic-Experiential Family Therapy
 Arranged home visits for clients who were financially unable to travel
 Wrote case notes both on paper and online utilizing a database. Experience writing Medicaid notes.
Art Experience Student Counselor
SIU School of Medicine Art Expression Group August 2013 – Present
 Utilized family systems theory while working with both the individual and the caregiver
 Formulated several art projects, presented the projects to the entire class, oversaw other counselors while
assisting clients with projects.
Academic Skills Teaching Assistant
The Office of Student Learning Services (SLS) University of Illinois - Springfield, IL August 2011 – Present
 Guided students toward better academics skills in one-on-one sessions
 Presented academic skill lessons in a classroom format that was open to all university students
 Improved planning abilities for students through the introduction of planners, technology, and time
management
 Encouraged students to get the most out of the college experience by determining optimal learning style
 Trained students to use Cornell Notes and Mind-Mapping techniques in order to get the most out of lecture
halls and other note-taking experiences
 Resolved fear and anxiety around test-taking through the use of advanced preparation techniques,
examination of different types of questions, and illustration of mental, physical, and emotional balance
 Educated other Center employees on the services the SLS has to offer and how to provide quality customer
service to students

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 Developed a solid relationship between the SLS and the Office of Disability Services on campus
 Represented the Office of Student Learning Services at campus functions by communicating with students,
promoting services, and raising awareness of the SLS
Counselor (began as a case manager)
Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery, Springfield, IL September 2009 – Present
 Awarded a full-time position at the Springfield, IL office after excellent work as a part-time case manager in
the Bloomington, IL office
 Led group therapy sessions, reviewed patient files, acted as a member of the treatment team, and encouraged
clients to move towards recovery through the use of motivational interviewing, process education, and
relapse prevention
Hotline Counselor
Providing Access to Help (PATH) Crisis Hotline, Bloomington, IL June 2009 – May 2010
 Answered hotline calls and provided support through the use of information, referrals, and empathy
 Assisted training for 20 other individuals to become Hotline Counselors
 Hotline served 3 counties as well as 211 calls from all over the country
Academic Research Projects
GRACE Model Demonstration Spring 2014
 Utilized the GRACE model developed by Bozard & Sanders 2011 to demonstrate how counselors can help
individuals reconcile spiritual and sexual identities
 Preformed demonstration in front of University of Illinois – Springfield students, faculty, and staff
 Developed a script that integrated the GRACE model concepts of Goals, Renewal of Hope, Action,
Connection, and Empowerment
 Demonstration has been well received and turned into an informational video
Homosexuality and Spirituality Spring 2013
 Determined that members of both the LGBTQQIA and religious communities are a vulnerable population
 Utilized the configurable equation, ecological systems theory, and the counseling model
 Interviewed an LGBTQQIA community center in Chicago to determine how to alleviate these struggles
Publications
 Time Management Presentation Fall 2014
 Study Skills Presentation Fall 2014
 Creating A Planner Presentation Fall 2014
 Note-Taking Presentation Fall 2014
 Learning Styles Presentation Fall 2014
 Test-Taking & Anxiety Presentation Fall 2014
Professional Development
Completed PFA (Psychological First Aid) Online Training January 2014
Attended the 2013 ACA Conference (Cincinnati, OH) October 2013
Attended the 2013 ACES Conference (Denver, CO) October 2013
Attended the Illinois Rally for Marriage Equality October 2013
Safe Zone Facilitator for the Advanced Session on Religion September 2013 – Present
Secretary of Chi Sigma Iota October 2012 – October 2013
Prepare/Enrich (Marriage Assessment and Enhancement) Facilitator August 2012 – Present