Andrew A. Proffer

Andrew A. Proffer, Ph.D., President of CompassPoints Consulting, LLC an Organizational Leadership Development company.

Andrew A. Proffer, Ph.D. received his degree in Clinical Psychology from Adelphi Universities, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies.  While attending Adelphi, he coedited “Day Residue” the newsletter of the Derner Institute.  Early career highlights included serving as Chief Psychologist at Birch E.C.C. in Queens, designing & implementing an externship training program affiliated with Yeshiva University, and conducting parent training(s) and teacher training(s).  Dr. Proffer also worked as a Marketing Analyst for the Livingstone Group, providing analytical insights and marketing strategies to Fortune 500 companies.   Andrew A. Proffer, Ph.D. worked for several years in hospital and clinic settings before establishing a successful full-time private practice in Greensboro, NC.  Dr. Proffer’s practice focussed on giving people and organizations tools for improved functioning and problem-solving.  Among the services provided included coaching, counseling, and testing, including personality, career and work-style assessments.  Dr. Proffer consulted to groups, companies and educational institutions to optimize learning outcomes and enhance performance. In 2011, Andrew A. Proffer started CompassPoints Consulting, LLC to provide small-to-medium sized regional companies with Organizational Development services including training & development, ISD, change management, assessment, and human resource consulting.  Recent career highlights include facilitating people and processes within businesses, revising HR procedures and manuals, and writing parts of a transition manual used by the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs to help wounded warriors transition from military to civilian life.  Dr. Proffer is a Certified EQi 2.0/360 Examiner, an assessment used to measure emotional intelligence and help individuals and organizations function more effectively.     Andrew A. Proffer recently relocated to Chapel Hill, NC.  When not working, he enjoys mountain biking, running, swimming, skiing, reading and technology.  Dr. Proffer recently completed the CompTIA A+ Certification. 

Organizational Development/Management Consultant at CompassPoints Consulting, LLC

September 2011 - Present | Greensboro, NC

Providing diverse, regional companies with Organizational Development resources, to include: Executive Coaching; Team Building; Transitions, Pre-Employment Assessment, Climate surveys, 360-Degree Feedback; Conflict Management and Personality Assessments. Qualified to administer wide range of I/O instruments Integrated complex qualitative and quantitative data into oral and written feedback for optimal assimilation & developmental value Created & implemented customized workplace satisfaction assessment

Human Development Consultant in Private Practice at Behavioral Assessments & Consultation

December 1999 - Present | Greensboro, NC

Services included optimum work-styles identification, psychological/personality evaluations, career assessment & planning; executive & leadership consulting; work and interpersonal skills training for individuals and small group systems; 360 Degree Feedback. Established extensive network of private/public and individual/institutional/corporate referral sources Consulted with diverse companies/institutions of higher education on optimizing productivity using ADDIE (analysis; design; development; implementation; evaluation) model Implemented Adult Learning Theory as part of formal instructional systems design (ISD) Managed all facets of a highly successful small business including strategy, networking, project management, sales & collections.

Clinical Psychologist at The Green Valley Psychiatric Group

November 1998 - May 2000 | Greensboro, NC

Performed outpatient psychotherapy of children, adolescents and adults; family psychotherapy; highly experienced, incisive clinical interviewer; risk management consulting of employees for large companies. Provided broad range of psychological evaluations including career, personality, work styles, dangerousness, and intellectual assessment Implemented efficient report generation procedures featuring actionable goals/feedback Established a large, diverse client base including referrals from healthcare, corporate, educational and not-for-profit organizations

Staff Psychologist at The Developmental & Psychological Center

May 1995 - October 1998

Responsibilities: Outpatient psychotherapy of children, adolescents and adults; family psychotherapy; intakes; and, psychological testing; supervision of MA level psychologist.

Senior Psychologist at Child Psychiatric Institute of John Umstead Hospital

August 1994 - May 1995

Responsibilities: Provision of individual treatment to inpatient children ages 5 to 12; treatment planning and disposition; psychodiagnostic evaluations; inpatient team meetings; psychodiagnostic intakes through outpatient clinic; individual outpatient psychotherapy with children, adolescents and families; outpatient diagnostic team meetings.

Chief Psychologist at Birch Early Childhood Center

October 1993 - 1994

Provided clinical and leadership development for 12 Masters and Ph.D. level professionals. Performed ISD, presentation, and facilitation of workshops & staff training. Led team case conferences, classroom consultation and behavior modification; member of school-wide administrative groups; led departmental meetings; proposal writing. Managed program planning & development Created training program for early career psychologists Appointed as Adjunct Supervisor at Yeshiva University Created & managed interdisciplinary evaluation teams including logistics and project management

Clinical Psychology Intern at Nassau County Medical Center

July 1990 - June 1991

Outpatient psychotherapy with adults, children, and families; individual and group inpatient psychotherapy; child and adolescent inpatient psychotherapy with groups and individuals; intakes; psychological testing; attended seminars, case conferences, and grand rounds. Received supervision (7-10 hours weekly) from several clinical supervisors of various orientations.

Adelphi University

1987 – 1992

M.A./Ph.D

University of Michigan

1983 – 1985

B.A

Concentration: Psychology

Western Michigan University

1981 – 1983

N/A

Concentration: Business/Psychology

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