MICHAEL E. CLEMONS, MACM P.O. BOX 574 a KOUTS, IN 46347 (219)766-2841 a MCLEMONS2@VERIZON.

NET EDUCATION Ministry License Valparaiso, Indiana Heartland School of Ministry Expected: December 2010 Master of Arts in Christian Ministries Canton, Ohio Malone College Conferred: December 2002 Bachelor of Science in Psychology Muncie, Indiana Ball State University Conferred: May 1999 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS * Strong active listening skills. * Experience scheduling appointments. * Effective telephone communication skills. * Ability to solve complex issues in an empathetic manner. * Effectively able to build interpersonal connections with clients. * Ability to maintain client confidentiality. * Ability to follow instructions well and make decisions with little supervision . * Experience working well in high-pressure, crisis situations. * Ability to interact compassionately with clients and families in crisis. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Porter County Sherriff's Department 2010-Present Pastoral Counselor Valparaiso, Indiana Counsel Inmates Serve as liason between staff and inmates Consult with staff on inmate care Develop care plans Maintain confidentiality Porter Hospital 2004-Present On-Call Chaplain Valparaiso, Indiana * Serve as the after-hours responder in the event of an emergency. * Create a supportive and comforting environment for patients and families in cr isis. * Help families obtain bereavement services. Heartland Christian Center 2006-Present Pastoral Counselor Valparaiso, Indiana * Schedule appointments over the phone and in person with church members in need of services. * Provide Marriage and Family Counseling. * Consult Pastor for additional resources while maintaining patient confidential ity. * Input and retrieve data. * Type correspondence and reports. Mercy Medical Center 2002 Pastoral Counseling Intern Canton, Ohio * Visited patients in a one-on-one manner in order to assess current mental stat us. * Contacted referral services and family for patients. * Prayed with patients at their request. * Responded to codes and traumas in a timely manner. * Helped patients complete Living Wills and Medical Durable Power of Attorney Fo rms. * Completed phone follow-ups with cardiac patients. Malone College Practicum 2002 Intern Canton, Ohio * Supervised a group working on a Community Service Project at Mercy Medical Cen ter. * Co-Facilitated a Grief Group at Pierce Elementary School. MICHAEL E. CLEMONS, MACM

P.O. BOX 574 a KOUTS, IN 46347 (219)766-2841 a MCLEMONS2@VERIZON.NET REFERENCES Dan Depasquale Director of Student Services Malone University 515 25th Street NW Canton, OH 44709 (330) 471-8381 Regin Johnson Associate Pastor Heartland Christian Center 170 S. State Road 49 Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219)462-4500