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AC Cluley

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Dynamic leader and community strategist with a proven track record in supervisory roles, team building, and empowerment initiatives. Expertise in swiftly identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing effective solutions that drive mission success. Committed to enhancing employee engagement and performance through targeted training, continuous monitoring, and morale-boosting strategies. Passionate about fostering collaborative environments that inspire teams to achieve their full potential.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Therapist

Heartstone Guidance Center LLC
09.2023 - Current
  • Performed client assessments, developed treatment plans and documented client progress for 25+ weekly and biweekly clients.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Utilized meditation, visualization and engaged clients with CBT, DBT, Polyvagal Theory, ACT to support in meeting therapeutic goals.

Program Manager

Treetops Collective
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Creation of orientation curriculum for 8 multilingual community leaders with 10 mentees each.
  • Followed concentric model of coalition and community building through empowerment and connection.
  • Engaged in hiring, program management and as communication liaison.

Executive Director

Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association
12.2020 - 06.2022
  • Created and implemented a canvassing strategy to engage 5500 households in a diverse area on Southeast side of Grand Rapids.
  • Directed and managed 2 long-term projects and over 20 events for neighborhood.
  • Fundraised $50,000 in annual funding for 3 consecutive years through foundational grant.


Therapist

Arbor Circle
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Conducted bilingual clinical assessments and person centered plans with 26 weekly clients.
  • Retention rate of 90% throughout Covid-19 pandemic.

Global Scholars Coordinator

University of Michigan
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Developed the leadership and growth of four Resident Assistant staff in programming, inter-group relations and self-care.
  • Facilitated and fostering the Advisory Council in cultural programming efforts and community building activities.
  • Monitored and facilitated of weekly dialogue sessions with global student body.

Volunteer

PeaceCorps, U.S. Government
07.2017 - 08.2019


  • Created programming continuum for 200 volunteers, topics included: Microaggressions, Visible and Invisible Identities, Brave Space and Healthy Relationship Building
  • Brought together networks of coaches and community stakeholders to build a $20,000 multi-use court with volleyball, basketball and soccer.
  • Utilized asset based community development strategy to organize a collectivist community after large burnout and mistrust through communication and coalition building

Building Manager/Event Staff

Trotter Multicultural Center
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Greeted guests and provided them with a positive first impression of the organization
  • Responsible for all programming preparation, before and after multi-cultural events
  • Performed regular inspections of the facility and documented all inspection information in reports.

Family Empowerment Program

Marquan Jackson
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Coordinated of tutoring program that successfully connected tutoring services for over 40 youth and promotion of a safe place for students to be after school.
  • Implemented Family Reading Program where families participated in multidisciplinary reading activities.

CLS and Skill Building Coordinator

Indian Trails Camp
06.2014 - 11.2016
  • Implemented non-violent crisis prevention techniques to promote a safe environment for clients and employees.
  • Experience with a variety of disabilities including physical, mental and emotional.
  • Coordinated skill building and home care support.

Project Manager

The Other Way Ministries
08.2013 - 05.2014
  • Coordinated Holiday Giving Program -Recruited volunteers, data entry input, intake and assisted over 100 families access food, clothing and gifts.
  • Created and implemented Aldi Transportation program, a weekly transportation program that assisted 20 people get to grocery stores and healthy food options.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.

Sociology Department Receptionist

Grand Valley State University
06.2011 - 12.2013
  • Typing documents for professional staff
  • Scanning,
  • Copying and Faxing documents to appropriate personnel
  • Answering questions and referring persons to adequate resources.

Education

Master's of Social Work -

University of Michigan
12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
05.2014

Skills

  • Effective conflict resolution

  • Community engagement and coordination

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Training and Development

  • Recruitment and Hiring

  • Onboarding and Orientation

  • Problem Solving

  • Time Management

  • Languages-Spanish

  • Building rapport

  • Project development and tracking

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Limited Licensed Master of Social Worker (LLMSW)

Timeline

Mental Health Therapist

Heartstone Guidance Center LLC
09.2023 - Current

Program Manager

Treetops Collective
06.2022 - 09.2023

Executive Director

Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association
12.2020 - 06.2022

Therapist

Arbor Circle
01.2020 - 12.2020

Global Scholars Coordinator

University of Michigan
08.2019 - 03.2020

Volunteer

PeaceCorps, U.S. Government
07.2017 - 08.2019

Family Empowerment Program

Marquan Jackson
08.2016 - 04.2017

Building Manager/Event Staff

Trotter Multicultural Center
07.2016 - 07.2017

CLS and Skill Building Coordinator

Indian Trails Camp
06.2014 - 11.2016

Project Manager

The Other Way Ministries
08.2013 - 05.2014

Sociology Department Receptionist

Grand Valley State University
06.2011 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Grand Valley State University

Master's of Social Work -

University of Michigan

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