Career
My most recent career path has been in the Substance Abuse Treatment field, with 10 years of experience. I have been in multiple other fields, most notably with the military, Security, and Wastewater Treatment.
Dynamic and dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisor with extensive experience in incarcerated individuals in structured programs to facilitate recovery and relapse prevention. Demonstrated success in leading a team of counselors, ensuring high-quality care through supportive supervision and adherence to best practices.
Skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments and utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques to develop individualized treatment plans. Experienced in facilitating both individual and group counseling sessions, alongside educational workshops that empower clients to manage addiction and improve life skills. Strong data analysis abilities to monitor client progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment strategies.
Possess current CRADC and MCB Qualified Supervisor credentials, enhancing credibility in delivering effective substance abuse counseling. Committed to fostering a healing environment that promotes recovery, personal growth, and long-term success for clients facing substance use challenges.
Performed a multitude of security functions, to include:
- Performed Armed & Unarmed Event Security, such as sorority and convention events.
- Performed Armed & Unarmed Site Security. To include construction sites, commercial and industrial properties; consisting of regular foot patrols.
- Preformed access control measures.
performed vehicle patrols. - De-escalation of tense interactions with others.
- Alarm Response.
- Completion of shift reports.
- Completion of Incident Reports.
- Performed cash escorts.
- Performed daily and monthly inspection of fire extinguishers.
Over 7 years experience in customer service within a Call Center environment. Including:
- Managing and resolving escalated customer issues/complaints.
- Front line support for various home entertainment equipment, home, networking equipment, and computers.
- Served during the 'Global War on Terrorism'.
- Trained and served as a Motor Transport Operator (88M).
- Cross trained & served as a supply clerk (92Y).
- Also served as Company Environmental Compliance Officer.
- Honorable Discharge
Before my military service, I spent many years working in the wastewater treatment field. While no longer a certified operator, experience in this field helped me build my skill base in plethora of areas.
The primary facility I worked at was an 'Extended Aeration Oxidation Ditch, processing up to 4 million gallons per day. As the plant was for a small town, I was not dedicated to a single responsibility. I had to perform many functions such as:
- General Operation,
- Basic Maintenance,
- Repairs,
- Laboratory Analysis,
- Land Application of Biosolids,
- Record keeping.
Other
In may younger days (30+ Years ago), I have been also employed as a(n):
- Environmental Service Technician (fancy name for housekeeping) in a medical clinic setting.
- Line Cook
- Buss Boy/Dishwasher
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