
Bleu L. Copas | |
|175 Austin Springs Road                                                  |
|Johnson City, TN 37601                                                   |
|831.224.2809                                                             |
|bleucopas@yahoo.com                                                      |
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|Objective    |To serve as an advocate for college students, providing    |
|             |guidance, education, and resources.  To enrich the campus  |
|             |dynamics, building acceptance, celebration, and recognition|
|             |of diversity.                                              |
|Education    |                                                           |
|             |Master of Arts in Counseling, 2007                         |
|             |Discipline:  Higher Education                              |
|             |East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Johnson City, TN   |
|             |Specific Course Work: Trends and Issues in Higher          |
|             |Education,                                                 |
|             |Student Development in College, Social and Cultural        |
|             |Foundations to                                             |
|             |Counseling, Career Counseling, Legal and Ethical Issues in |
|             |Counseling.                                                |
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|             |Bachelor of Science in Communications, 2007                |
|Student      |Concentration:  Public Relations                           |
|Affairs      |Minor:  Military Science                                   |
|Experience   |East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN          |
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|             |Counselor, ETSU Counseling Center, Johnson City, TN        |
|             |Internship, 2007                                           |
|             |Conducted counseling sessions, to include intakes, personal|
|             |counseling, and career counseling for students.            |
|             |Co-led bi-weekly group for "Men Against Violence."         |
|             |Utilized Discover Program, Strong Interest Inventory, and  |
|             |administered Myers-Briggs Type Indicator at ETSU Peer      |
|             |Career Center for students interested in career counseling.|
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|             |Counselor, ETSU Community Counseling Clinic/University     |
|             |School                                                     |
|             |Practicum, 2006                                            |
|             |Conducted supervised counseling sessions with members of   |
|             |the Johnson City, TN community, dealing with issues of     |
|             |anger management, suicide ideation, depression,            |
|             |obsessive-compulsive disorder, homophobia, bullying, and   |
|             |racism.                                                    |
|             |Planned and co-led self-awareness psychosocial group for   |
|             |students.                                                  |
|             |Advisor, ETSU University Advisement Center                 |
|             |Graduate Assistant, 2001-2002                              |
|             |Advised students and encouraged self-discovery in planning |
|             |a curriculum and scheduling courses towards determining a  |
|             |major.                                                     |
|             |Served as career counselor for ETSU students with          |
|             |undeclared majors, using the services at the ETSU Peer     |
|             |Career Center.                                             |
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|             |Bleu L. Copas, Page 2 of 2                                 |
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|             |Assistant Resident Director/ Resident Advisor, ETSU Office |
|             |of Housing and Residence Life, 2000-2002, 2006             |
|             |Planned and executed programming for a residential         |
|             |community in McCord Hall, promoting sensitivity and        |
|             |celebration of diversity, political awareness, mental      |
|             |health awareness, and community engagement.                |
|             |Served as liaison between residents and the University     |
|             |services (student health clinic, ETSU Counseling Center,   |
|             |Multicultural Affairs, and Service Learning).              |
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|             |Arabic Crypto-linguist (Sergeant), 82d Airborne Division,  |
|             |US Army, Fort Bragg, NC  (Aug 2002- Jan 2006)              |
|             |Served as assistant platoon sergeant, squad leader for 6-10|
|Honors and   |paratroopers.                                              |
|Awards       |Maintained a proficiency in the Modern Standard Arabic     |
|             |language, with ability to read, speak, write, and          |
|             |communicate with the language.                             |
|             |Selected as battalion representative to sing in The 82d    |
|Interests and|Airborne Division's All-American Chorus for a temporary    |
|             |assignment.  Served as assistant director/baritone section |
|Associations |leader for the Chorus.                                     |
|             |Workshop Presenter, 2007 ACPA/NASPA Joint Meeting, Orlando,|
|             |FL                                                         |
|             |Planned and led information workshop on gays in the        |
|             |military and the relative transition from military service |
|             |to higher education.                                       |
|             |LGBT Advocate, (2006-2007)                                 |
|             |Made appearances on ABC's Good Morning America, The Daily  |
|             |Show with Jon Stewart, The Alan Colmes Radio Show, Sirius  |
|             |OutQ's Radio with a Twist (LGBT channel), National Public  |
|             |Radio, and numerous printed publications around the world  |
|             |to educate the public about the Department of Defense's    |
|             |policies.                                                  |
|             |Listed in Out Magazine's 2006 Out100 and named as a        |
|             |'Leading Man of 2006' by Instinct Magazine.                |
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|             |2006 PFC Barry Winchell Award for Courage, Servicemembers  |
|             |Legal Defense                                              |
|             |Network, Washington, DC                                    |
|             |Good Conduct Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service |
|             |Medal, Soldier of the Cycle, US Army (2001-2006)           |
|             |Unsung Hero Award, East Tennessee State University (2002)  |
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|             |ETSU Chorale/Mens' Ensemble (2001-02, 2006-07)             |
|             |Actor/Singer (Bari-Tenor), Cape Fear Regional Theatre      |
|             |(Fayetteville, NC), TheatreBristol (Bristol, TN), Jonesboro|
|             |Repertory Theatre (TN), Johnson City Community Theatre (TN)|
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|             |Member, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, Human        |
|             |Resources Campaign, Military Equality Alliance, Volunteer  |
|             |ETSU, DoD Bone Marrow Donor Program                        |


PRESCREEN INFORMATION 
(Where Q is question, ANS is answer and SC is score)
Q1	Have you ever been employed at the University of Michigan?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q2	Please enter your UMID number if known, otherwise enter &quot;none&quot;.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q3	Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?
ANS	Yes
SC	1
Q4	Will you now or in the future require University of Michigan visa sponsorship for continued employment in the USA?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q5	Are you aware of any potential conflicts of commitment (such as an outside job you would maintain if hired) or conflicts of interest (such as a current contract you hold with the University)?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q6	If you answered &quot;YES&quot; to the previous question, please note any information regarding the conflicts of which the University should be aware. Otherwise enter &quot;none&quot;.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q7	Are you aware of any relatives working in the department for which you are applying?  If so, please note the name and relationship of the relative, otherwise type &quot;none&quot;.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q1	Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q2	Do you have any felony charges pending?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q3	If you answered &quot;YES&quot; to either of the previous questions, please provide dates, places, charges and disposition (outcome) of all convictions.  If you answered &quot;NO&quot;,enter &quot;none.                   

NOTE:  A yes response does not automatically disqualify a job applicant from further consideration.  Each applicant is evaluated individually based on a number of factors including the nature of the crime, how long ago the crime and/or release from incarceration occured, whether a sufficient work record has been established since the crime and/or release from incarceration and the position applied for.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q4	Do you certify that the information you are providing is true and accurate?
ANS	Yes
SC	1
[ TOTAL SCORE :7]
RESULT : PASSED 
