Curriculum Vitae ~ Julie Shematz: Beauty From Ashes™

Rev. Julie Taylor Shematz, M.A.

OBJECTIVE: To help vulnerable populations.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts Degree, Mental Health Counseling, 2013, 4.0 GPA Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, 2001
Indiana University/Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN
Art Education K-12, Fine Arts and Visual Communication Design, Minor in Learning Disabilities, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1984-1985, 1992-1996
Cosmetology Degree, 1985, Lafayette Beauty Academy, Lafayette, IN

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

2002 – present: Beauty From Ashes™ Ministries, Inc. Tampa, FL
Founder

20+ years working with victims of abuse and exploitation
Strategic outreach, advocacy and community collaboration
Development and implementation of over 30 programs and services to over 3000 survivors
Mental Health Counselor specializing in Equine Assisted Therapy
Event, fund raising, and volunteer coordination
Program and curriculum development
Speaker, educator, trainer, consultant
Non-profit and 501(c) 3 administrative management
Grant writer: Awarded 2010 Department of Health and Human Services Capacity Building Grant
Website and social networking development
Child care and after school activities

February 2014 – August 2016: The Salvation Army Tampa, FL
Director of Social Services

Directed all social service functions in a continuum of care from crisis aid through case management and counseling programs to transitional and permanent housing
Responsible for administration and clinical oversight for seven programs with 233 beds (adult men and women’s emergency shelter, emergency sex trafficking shelter for women, human trafficking adult men’s emergency shelter, women’s transitional, single women with children transitional, men’s transitional, veterans, recuperative care and homeless prevention/family services)
Development of The Salvation Army’s first approved Anti-Trafficking Emergency Shelter in Southern Territory and the state of Florida
Program and staff development, implementation, and oversight
Policy and procedures, budget preparation/management
Nutrition, kitchen, and food donations oversight
Grant writer: Awarded over $5,000,000 from federal, county, city, internal, and private foundations
Contract compliance and outcome evaluation
Community collaboration
Development and oversight of Social Work, Mental Health, and Nursing Internship Programs
Development and maintenance of sustainable performance measures for programs and individuals
Outstanding and exceeds expectations evaluations

December 2013 – February 2014: The Salvation Army Tampa, FL
Interim Shelter Director

Administration and clinical oversight for four programs with 221 beds (adult men and women’s emergency shelter, women’s transitional, single women with children transitional, men’s transitional, and family services)
Grant writing, contract compliance, and outcome evaluation
Community collaboration
Development of Social Work and Mental Health Internship Programs

January 2013 – April 2013: Eye of a Horse Equine Education Center St. Cloud, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University Intern in Mental Health Counseling Program

Assist clients through equine psychotherapy, equine therapy and equine assisted learning
Individual, group and couples treatment for autism, Asperger’s, sexual trauma, PTSD, ADD, ADHD, and Adjustment, Borderline Personality, Conduct, and Bipolar Disorders

May 2011 – May 2012 The Salvation Army Fort Myers, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University Intern in Mental Health Counseling Program

Assist clients dealing with homelessness, addictions and substance abuse, family, parenting, and marital problems, crisis management, problems with self esteem, and issues related with mental and emotional health
Counsel clients individually to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes
Assessment and development of treatment plans
Evaluate effectiveness of clients’ progress in resolving problems and moving towards defined objectives
Referral to community resources or to specialists
Development of response protocols and services for victims of sex trafficking
Outstanding supervision evaluation
Populaces: Family Unit, Cross Roads Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation, Department of Corrections, and Human Trafficking

OTHER EXPERIENCE

20+ years experience providing services to the homeless and poor
20+ years experience as an Artist and Art Instructor: Fine art production, all age and skill levels
11 years experience as a Horsemanship and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning
Coach: High School Varsity coed track, swimming and diving
Athlete: Purdue University Women’s Track Team
Physical and nutritional trainer
Computer literacy in Apple and PC’s
20+ years bookkeeping experience

CERTIFICATIONS

FAAST (Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking) Hands that Heal Caregivers Trainer of Trainers
First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), & Protective Action Response (PAR)
Licensed Minister, Word of Life Ministries
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning and Horsemanship Skills
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern, IMH1541
Theophostic Prayer Ministry
Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS / AWARDS / RECOGNITION

2014 Recipient of MAKERS: Women Leaving a Legacy Award
2012 Graduate Student of the Year Nominee
2012 Recipient of P.E.O Sisterhood Scholarship
American Mental Health Counselors Association
Amped Youth Ministry Leader, New Walk Church, Zephyrhills, FL
Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International
Florida Gulf Coast University Counseling Program Advisory Board
Golden Key International Honor Society
Gulf Coast Mental Health Counselors Association
Mensa International Scholarship Recipient
National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi
Parelli Horsemanship, Savvy Membership
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship
Southwest Florida Regional Human Trafficking Coalition
The Salvation Army Southern Territorial Anti-Human Trafficking Council
Triple S Network (Stop Sex Slavery)
Victim Advocate, Florida Department of Law Enforcment

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

The Salvation Army Social Services Program Evaluation Training /March 2016
The Salvation Army Florida Business Institute /March 2016
The Salvation Army Southern Territorial Anti-Human Trafficking Summit /January 2016
Leadership and Management / September 2015
Housing First and Rapid Rehousing Models /August 2015
Housing First / September 2015
The Salvation Army National Social Services Conference / March 2014
Vulnerability Index – Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Prescreen Tool (VI-SPDAT) / February 2014
Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) / December 2013
Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning / March 2013
Eye of a Horse Graduate Psychology Student Workshop / November 2012
The Efficacy, Effectiveness and Dissemination of Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD / February 2012
Psychological & Neurophysiological Effects of Anxiety / November 2011
Moral Recognition Therapy / November 2011
Stolen Childhoods: Understanding the Sexual Exploitation of America’s Children / June 2011
Solution Focused and Narrative Therapies / May 2011
Victims Issues: Through the Eyes of Victims Conference / April 2011
DSM Diagnosis and Clinical Practice: Current Principles and a Preview of Coming Attractions (DSM-5) / February 2011
Human Trafficking Training on Intervention/Investigation and Rehabilitation / October 2010
7th Annual Human Trafficking, Prostitution and Sex Work Conference / October 2010
Emotional Manipulation: Understanding Manipulators and Helping Their Victims / September 2010
Building Great Boards / July and August 2010
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Blue Campaign / July 2010
Youth Suicide Prevention / July 2010
Grant Writing / June 2010
Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking / June 2010
Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking /August 2009

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS PRESENTED

Social Media, Bullying & a Healthy Support System, #IAMMe2017, Giunta Middle School, Brandon, FL / December 2017
Sexual Abuse & Recovery, Living Waters Church, Land O’ Lakes, FL / November 2017
Equine Assisted & Art Therapy, All American Teach In, Giunta Middle School, Brandon, FL / October 2017
Trauma Informed Care, Children’s Mental Health Symposium, Florida Gulf Coast University / September 2017
Animal & Art Assisted Therapy, PACE Girl’s Outreach Therapists & Clients, Zephyrhills, FL / July 2017
Hope Therapist’s Retreat, PACE Girl’s Outreach Therapists, Zephyrhills, FL / June 2017
Human Sex Trafficking: Identification, Risk Reduction, & Best Practice Interventions, Clincial Mental Health Counseling Department, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL / May 2017
Identification & Best Approaches for Victims of Sexual Exploitation, PACE Girls Hillsborough County Outreach Therapists, Tampa, FL / April 2017
Sex Trafficking: Best Practice Interventions, Anti-Trafficking Symposium, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL / March 2017
Trauma Informed Care, Living Waters Church, Land O’ Lakes, FL / February 2017
FREEdom Fighters Forum, The Salvation Army, Tampa, FL / January 2016
Human Trafficking: Sex Industry OutREACH & AfterCARE Training, The Salvation Army, Tampa, FL / February 2016, January and July 2015, July 2014
Sexual Wholeness and Healing / Spiritual Formation, Teen Challenge, Providence, RI / October 2015
The Journey: From Captivity to Freedom and Survivor’s Forum/ Sexual Exploitation World Summit, National Center on Sexual Exploitation, Orlando, FL / September 2015
Human Trafficking 101 and The Salvation Army, Raymond James, St. Petersburg, FL / July 2015
Human Trafficking 101 and The Salvation Army, Rotary Club, Tarpon Springs, FL / June 2014
National Sex Industry OutREACH & AfterCARE Training, Riverside Church, Witchita, KS / April 2014
Human Trafficking 101, How to Recognize and Respond, and the Beauty From Ashes™ Operations Model, The Salvation Army, Clearwater, FL / October 2013
Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and the Beauty From Ashes™ Operations Model Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL / September 2013
Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model Together in Missions, Fort Myers, FL / July 2013
Art & Horse Camp, North Fort Myers, FL / July 2013
National Sex Industry OutREACH & AfterCARE Training, Riverside Church, Fort Myers, FL /July 2013
Human Trafficking for Nurses & First Responders, Immokalee Lee Technical Center, Immokalee, FL /May 2013
Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model
Together in Missions, Fort Myers, FL / July 2013
Beauty From Ashes’ National Sex Industry OutREACH and AfterCARE Training Riverside Church, Fort Myers, FL /July 17 – 20, 2013
Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and the Ministries of Beauty From Ashes™, Lowell Corrections Institute, Ocala, FL / May 2013
Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model, Southwest Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL / November 2012
Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model, Human Trafficking Conference, College Road Baptist Church, Ocala, FL / October 2012
Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™, Abolition Night, Next Level Church, Ocala, FL / September 2012
Beauty From Ashes™ National Sex Industry OutREACH & AfterCARE Training /Barry University, Fort Myers, FL /July 2012
Human Trafficking and Beauty From Ashes™ Ministries, Florida Gulf Coast University, Human Sexuality Master’s Level Course, Fort Myers, FL / June 2012
Human Trafficking and Healthcare Workers, Florida Nurse’s Association, Naples, FL / May 2012
Recognizing the Romance and Red Flags / Lifeline Family Center, Fort Myers, FL / May 2012
Sex Trafficking: Recognizing the Signs and Women’s Self Defense, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL /April 2012
Recruited and Trafficked as a College Student, Florida Gulf Coast University, Eagles Against Modern Day Slavery, Fort Myers, FL / March 2012
Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model, Cypress Lake United Methodist Church, Fort Myers, FL / February 21, 2012
Sex Trafficking and the Beauty From Ashes™ Story, First Assembly of God of Immokalee, FL / February 2012
Recognizing the Romance and Red Flags, Girls Scouts of Gulf Coast Human Trafficking Conference, Sarasota, FL / February 2012
Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model, Global Impact Celebration, McGregor Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL / February 2012
Beauty From Ashes™’ National Sex Industry OutREACH and AfterCARE Training, Barry University, Fort Myers, FL / January 2012
Freedom Project, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL / November 2011
Beauty From Ashes™ Reach and Restoration Model, The Salvation Army Anti-Trafficking International Council, Starke, FL / November 2011
What is True Beauty? Keynote and Goal Setting Workshops, Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast FL, True Beauty Festival, Sarasota, FL / October 2011
Human Trafficking and Beauty From Ashes™, Florida Gulf Coast University, Foundations of Civic Engagement, Fort Myers, FL / June 23, 2011
Human Trafficking: America’s Prostituted Children, Sanibel Community Church, Sanibel, FL / May 2011
Human Trafficking: A Domestic Epidemic / 20th Judicial Court Professional Victims Panel, 2011 National Crime Victims Rights Week, Fort Myers, FL / April 2011
Human Trafficking: Hearing From the Victims, Church of the Highlands, Birmingham, AL / April 2011
Human Trafficking 101: Hearing from the Victims, Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, North Fort Myers, FL / March 2011
It’s Not Glamorous ArtREACH, Canterbury High School, Fort Myers, FL / February 2011
Human Trafficking 101: How to Identify and Respond, Lee County Health Department, Fort Myers, FL/ December 2010
Human Trafficking 101: Hearing From the Victims, Wisconsin Friend’s Group, Cape Coral, FL / November / 2010
Human Trafficking 101: Hearing From the Victims, Diplomat Wesleyan Church, North Fort Myers, FL / November 2010
Human Trafficking 101: Hearing From the Victims, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL / November 2010
Human Trafficking 101, American Eldercare, Fort Myers, FL / October 2010
Voiceless Victims Revealed and Addressing Demand, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL / March 2010
Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking, Brookwood Girl’s Home, Fort Myers, FL / September 2010
Out of the Shadows, Florida Gulf Coast University, Human Trafficking Seminar, Fort Myers, FL / January 2010
National Sex Industry Outreach Training, Fort Myers, FL / January 2009, November 2008
Hands That Heal Caregivers Training, FAAST (Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking), Fort Myers, FL / November 2009
Hands That Heal Caregivers Training, FAAST (Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking), Atlanta, GA / March 2009
A Beauty From Ashes™ Story, Keynote, Ministry Training, and Forgiven Workshops, Sexual Wholeness Seminar, Christ Church at Grove Farm, Sewickly, PA / March 2008
National Strip Club Outreach Training, Fort Myers, FL / November 2007, May 2006
National Strip Club Outreach Training, Indianapolis, IN / May 2005