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Christina Sparks, Ph.D.

PsychCorp®

A brand of Harcourt Assessment, Inc

Clinical Measurement Consultant

4937 6th Avenue South

205-837-3429 (cell)

205-871-9333 (o) 205-871-9397 (fax)

christina.sparks@

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

1991 - 1997 University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Ph.D. and M.A.; Clinical Psychology (APA Accredited)

1979 - 1984 University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Alabama

B.S.; Science, Politics, and Society

ACADEMIC AND ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Editorial Advisory Board, ObesityHelp magazine, May 2003 – October 2005

Adjunct Faculty, The University of Alabama, Department of Psychology; Tuscaloosa, Alabama,

2003 - Present

Former Clinical Faculty, Brown University School of Medicine, Department of Community

Health Sciences; Providence, Rhode Island; (Term, 2000-2002)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Psychological Association

Alabama Psychological Association

EXPERIENCE

Psychological, Clinical, Training, Workshop, and Speaking Experience

Clinical Measurement Consultant, PsychCorp ®, Birmingham, Alabama

(May 2005-Present)

Professional development on assessments and best practice in various clinical areas consult to schools, clinics, universities, and organizations on topics relevant assessment and application to pragmatic assistance, provide customer training on PsychCorp® brand products, assist customers with needs and technical information, consult with customers on assessment and research-based intervention solutions to best meet their needs, assist with company charitable outreach and served as coordinator on company efforts for hurricane victems, educate consumers on psychological and education issues, assist other company departments with information and feedback from the field, organize and present exhibits at conferences, assist company produce quality products, provide account service and information.

(PsychCorp a brand of Harcourt Assessment, Inc.)

Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice; Birmingham, Alabama

Solo Practice (June 2003 – May 2005 Full time, at present part time))

Alabama Psychotherapy and Wellness Center, P.C. (January 2002-June 2003)

Outpatient assessment and therapy services to clients, attorneys and government agencies, classes, speaking/seminars; EAP work. Managerial and supervisory duties in solo practice.

President and Coach, Trainer, Facilitator, Consultant, Seven Stars Coaching and Consulting,

Birmingham, Alabama

October 2004 – May 2005

Training, facilitation, and coaching for teams and individuals in business, health, and corporate settings.

Staff Psychologist; Institute for Behavioral Medicine (Abacus Group); Cranston, Rhode Island

August 1998 – October 2001

Clinical and behavioral medicine duties primarily in a multidisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation facility including psychological assessment and intervention related to psychological injury/disability or psychological aspects of physical injury/disability, return to work issues, court-ordered assessments, barriers to compliance with rehabilitation/medication, staff training and development, and consultation with physicians and health care providers. Consulted with attorneys on disability issues and chart review. In addition, worked in a multidisciplinary complementary medicine center 8/98 until it closed 1/99.

Psychologist, Private Practice; Cranston, Rhode Island

September 2000 – July 2001

Outpatient assessment and psychotherapy, including pre-morphine pump implant surgery evaluations, pain management, and assessment of rehabilitation barriers/strengths.

Associate Science Officer and Staff Psychologist; Abacus Risk Management Technologies

(Abacus Group); Cranston, Rhode Island

January 1999 – May 2000

Interactive web content and design of a website to teach children safety skills, grant writing, research design, administration, and research management. Work primarily aimed at the practical use of behavioral principles in teaching health behavior on the internet and in person to children, doctors, and/or patients. Contracted work for insurance and other businesses.

Post Doctoral Fellow in Behavioral Medicine; Baystate Medical Center; Springfield, Massachusetts

September 1997 - July 1998

Assessment and treatment of psychological and behavioral issues related to disability, injury, rehabilitation, prescribed substance use, and medical compliance primarily in cases of chronic pain, multidisciplinary case conferences and consultation, education of residents and fellows on psychological issues in chronic pain and other medical problems, created inpatient adjunct to Acute Pain Service. Specialty services provided and training received in sleep problems, anxiety disorders, and life-threatening health issues.

Psychology Intern; Veterans Affairs Medical Center; Memphis, Tennessee

September 1996 - August 1997

APA Accredited

Chemical dependency, health psychology, assessment, psychotherapy, and psychiatric emergency intervention; continuing training and education, education of residents and interns.

Research Assistant; University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Alabama

May 1992 – August 1992; August 1993 - May 1994; June 1994 – September 1994

Psychological Examiner, Indian Rivers Mental Health Center; Tuscaloosa, Alabama

April 1996 – July 1996

Assessment and testing of juvenile offenders to assist in determination of educational, rehabilitation, and treatment needs (under supervision).

Psychological Examiner, John Toppins, Ph.D.; and/or Howard Miller, Ph.D. and Associates; Tuscaloosa, Alabama

April 1993 - July 1996

Assessment and testing of applicants for disability benefits or vocational services (under supervision).

Student Therapist; Psychology Clinic; University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Alabama

July 1992 – June 1994

Psychotherapy, assessment, and intake, primarily with college students.

Practicum Supervision Assistant; Psychology Clinic; University of Alabama;

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

June 1994 - August 1994

Psychology Trainee; Bryce Psychiatric Hospital, Basic Rehabilitation and Admissions Units;

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

August 1991 - August 1993

Teaching Experience

Practicum Group Co-Supervisor; Medical Interviewing Course, Department of Community Health, The Brown Medical School; Providence, Rhode Island

Fall Semester 2000

Instructor, Abnormal Psychology and Introduction to Psychology; Department of Psychology, University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Alabama

August 1994 - July 1996

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama;

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

August 1994 - May 1996

Managerial, Administrative, And Public Policy Experience

Executive Assistant; The Washington Campus; Washington, DC

April 1990 – July 1991

Assisted with planning, sales, and management of government seminars for business executives.

Event Coordinator; Independent Action; Washington, DC

January 1990 - April 1990

Managed annual fundraising banquet, including budget preparation, wrote publicity materials, negotiated contracts, solicit ticket sales and donations, supervise volunteers and interns.

Grassroots Field Organizer; People for the American Way; Washington, DC

January 1989 - December 1989

Planned field goals and events, tracked state legislation and censorship incidents, organized lobbying coalition, coordinated state door to door campaign, conducted research, supervised interns.

Field Organizer; Cryts for Congress, Inc.; Cape Girardeau, Missouri

June 1988 - November 1988

Planned and implemented campaign strategy, prepared budget, taught workshops, organized events.

District Field Coordinator; Dukakis for President Committee, Inc.; Charlotte, North

Carolina

August 1987 - March 1988

Recruited and assisted volunteer campaign organizers, represented campaign at local events, planned candidate family member appearances, raised campaign funds, ran phone bank, supervised volunteers.

Conference Coordinator, Membership Director, Assistant to the Deputy Director;

Americans for Democratic Action; Washington, DC

July 1985 - July 1987

Planned, organized, and promoted conventions and banquets, assisted chapters, assisted with direct mail fundraising, assisted with political action committee, assisted with office administration.

Legislative Assistant; Delegate Jennie M. Forehand; Annapolis, Maryland

1985 Legislative Session (January 1985 - April 1985)

Wrote testimony, newsletter articles, and correspondence; managed financial planning legislation.

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