Qualifications Summary

¨ Healthcare practitioner – experienced licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.[NC]) and psychiatric nurse (R.M.N.[UK]). ¨ A team player who can work effectively with others or alone in both domestic and international business environments. ¨ Demonstrated ability in conducting research and literature reviews and creating comprehensive reports for medical professionals.

Professional Experience

Co-owner/Practitioner – Classical Acupuncture Practitioners, Durham, NC. 1995-2002

Classical Acupuncture Practitioners, Bristol, U.K. 1979-1995

Client Services and Business Development

· Provide patient education through diagnosis and evaluative communication skills to determine appropriate treatment plans in a variety of alternative medicine techniques approved by the World Health Organization.

· Experienced in the start-up of natural health clinics; have established clinics and my private acupuncture practice in various cities in the U.K. and in Durham, N.C. Implemented a business plan of operation including site selection, marketing services and creating office procedures, records and the accounting system.

· Kept financial records, planned finances and directed cash flow for my private practice.

President/Treasurer – Acupuncture Association of North Carolina 1996-2000

Computer-based Resources and Public Relations

· Initiated and conceptualized the creation of computer-based resources for the only state-wide professional organization that links North Carolina acupuncture practitioners with one another for professional development opportunities, to market their services, and to educate potential clients about available health care opportunities. Computerized the accounting system and developed their database.

· As a two-term president for the North Carolina Acupuncture Association, served as an ambassador for alternative health care through public speaking engagements, as an instructor for continuing education workshops and as coordinator of annual meetings.

· As treasurer for the North Carolina Acupuncture Association, maintained the accounts, collected dues, created spreadsheets and presented financial reports to the board.

Psychiatric Nurse – St. Andrews Hospital, Northampton, U.K. 1989-1995

Crisis Management and Supervision

· Responsible for daily operation of hospital ward management. Scheduled, trained and supervised nurses; established priorities and coordinated work flow. Counseled family members during site visits and provided practical guidelines and patient education.

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· Diplomatic communicator and crisis manager; able to maintain calm control during life-threatening and difficult psychiatric patient situations. Consulted with colleagues to provide and facilitate the best possible patient care.

Clinical Supervisor – Jung Tao College of Classical Acupuncture 2003-

Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Traditiona1 Acupuncture 1988-1995

Royal Leamington Spa, U.K.

Founding Faculty Member - Shen Tao Foundation, Dorset, U.K. 1986-1991

Instructor – Yeovil Technical College, U.K. 1984

Teaching and Program Development

· Eleven years of classroom teaching experience, providing practical and theoretical hands-on opportunities to prepare students in becoming board certified acupuncture practitioners.

· Collaborated with three other professionals in originating a new program introducing Acupressure as an alternative form of health care. Developed the full curriculum, supervised support staff and served as a licensed instructor.

· Formulated and taught a course in stress management techniques for adult learners.

Psychiatric Nurse -- Bristol Children’s Hospital, Bristol, UK. 1977-1979

Psychiatric Nurse -- Barrow Hospital, Long Ashton, Bristol, UK. 1976-1977

Education

Diploma, Information Technology/Web Development, ECPI Technical College, Raleigh, NC. 2002

· Full-time student attending a 16-month, hands-on program. Demonstrated abilities in programming, web languages and graphic design through practical, individual and collaborative projects. Skills include:

· Web languages – HTML, DHTML, Javascript.

Programming languages – Java, C/C++, Visual Basic.

· Software experience – Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Front Page, Microsoft Visual Studio, Borland JBuilder 3/3.5, Smart Draw.

· DOS, and Unix Operating Systems.

· Microsoft Office 2000 including: Word, Access, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

· Pioneered with a small team ECPI Technical College’s first student portfolio web page; giving new graduates exposure to prospective employers.

Previous Education:

· Diplomate in Acupuncture, by examination, of the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. (Dipl.Ac (NCCAOM).) 1995

· Bachelor of Acupuncture (B.Ac.)

College of Traditional Acupuncture, Royal Leamington Spa, U.K. 1985-1987

· Licentiate in Acupuncture (Lic.Ac.)

College of Traditional Acupuncture, Royal Leamington Spa, U.K. 1976-79

· Registered Mental (Psychiatric) Nurse (R.M.N.)