Specializing in the filed of Special Populations, dedicated to providing the best services for adolescents and adults.
Core Strengths
Forming quality rapport with individuals through listening, empathy and trust-building
Effectively managing individuals and group behavior through consequences-based discipline
Facilitating learning through the use of visual aids, interactive projects and automated equipment
Experience in instructing individuals from various walks of life and economic situations
Developing individuals education program objectives and goals Creating engaging and challenging training methods, which incorporate visual aids, hands on learning and personal experiences
Minimizing conflicts among colleagues through anticipation, sensitivity to feelings of others, team-building strategies and open communication
Flexible regarding scheduling, overtime, limited travel and special projects
Actively participating in and overseeing extracurricular activities in the community and providing resources to grants and funding to be utilized as a means of advancement for those in the community
Serving as a role model to colleagues by participating on staff committees and special events, pursing professional training and education, as well as being open to questions and concerns for coworkers
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Achievements
Promoted to Group Home Manager
Promoted from weekend staff to full-time Residential Specialist
Recognition for passing Group Home Sanitation Inspection
Coaching Special Olympics Basketball
Completed one tour in Iraq "Operation Iraqi Freedom"
Worked on the Human Rights, Morale, and Safety Committees
Work Experience
08/2015 to 10/2015
Professional Truck DriverResidential Services, Inc./Rsi – Chapel Hill, NC,
Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
Submitted a daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
Notified supervisor of any customer or delivery problems.
Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate manner.
Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner.
02/2008 to 09/2014
Group Home ManagerCity Of Round Rock – Round Rock, TX,
Working for a non-profit organization for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, providing care 24 hours a day Managed 3-6 employees in a group home setting Conducted employee evaluations quarterly, monthly, and weekly Effectively managing individual and group behavior through consequences-based discipline Explanation of company's policies and procedures to all new hires and current employees Scheduled monthly appointments and activities for clients monthly and conducted treatment team meetings among clients, parents and guardians every quarter Supervised clients in extracurricular activities Held accountability for each client's status based on goals and objectives.
08/2006 to 07/2008
Recreation AssistantGilmore Recreation Center – City, STATE,
Provide rules and regulations of center and center hours of operation Provides demonstration of equipment function, check in/out equipment for use, and monitor safety of visitors while using equipment Organizing forms, brochures, and updating schedules for up and coming events Answering phone calls, filing, copying paperwork Leading an evening cooking class.
Taught clients how to modify exercises appropriately to avoid injury.
Assisted older adults with weight training programs by setting up equipment and providing detailed instructions.
Contributed to the operation of a clean, friendly and well maintained health club.
03/2002 to 07/2010
Combat Engineer National GuardUS Army – City, STATE,
Supervised, served, and assisted as a member of a team, squad, section, and platoon; provided combat support to combat forces, and operate Combat Engineer Vehicles (CEV), Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges (AVLB), and Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE) Compliance to policy and procedures within the company Supported E.O.D.
Team with dismantling of explosives during searches Communications through proper protocol during convoys Strategic planning for missions/operation Prepares and installs priming and firing systems for demolition and explosives by Arming, disarming, installing and locating anti-personnel anti-tank mines Recognizes and neutralizes booby traps, friendly and threat mines, and firing devices Graduate of the Bravo 35th Engineer Battalion; Fort Leonard Wood, Mo U.S.
Located and disabled improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Supervised location, construction and concealment of infantry positions and equipment.
Veteran serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) 2004.
Educational Background
Expected in Dec 2009
Bachelors of Science: Birth through Kindergarten Education Fayetteville State University - Fayetteville, NC GPA: Birth through Kindergarten Education
Expected in May 2001
High School Diploma: Whiteville High School - Whiteville, NC GPA:
Interests
Rock the Vote" Fayetteville State University 2009
"March of Dimes" participant 2008-2013
Special Olympics Volunteer, Methodist College 2008-2012
Cumberland County Special Olympics Basketball Coach 2006-2012
Additional Information
Awards Rock the Vote" Fayetteville State University 2009 March of Dimes" participant 2008-2013 Special Olympics Volunteer, Methodist College 2008-2012 Cumberland County Special Olympics Basketball Coach 2006-2012
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