Adam Baird
Kihei,HI
Summary
Compassionate and driven Disaster Case Manager with experience in crisis response and research coordination. Dedicated to supporting individuals and families in rebuilding their lives through comprehensive case management and effective advocacy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Disaster Case Worker-SRT/NCS
American Red Cross
Kahului, HI
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated and managed comprehensive disaster relief efforts for over 50 families, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, food, and financial assistance, while maintaining detailed case records and follow-up schedules.
- Provided personalized support to disaster-affected individuals by assessing their unique needs, connecting them with appropriate resources, and developing tailored recovery plans that addressed both immediate and long-term goals.
- Fostered strong community partnerships by collaborating with local organizations, government agencies, and volunteers, resulting in streamlined resource distribution and enhanced support networks for disaster survivors.
Substitute Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
Tucson, AZ
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Implement lesson plans assigned by the classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Engage with students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Establish and encourage rules for conduct and behavior to maintain order among students.
Design Thinking Projects Assistant Coordinator
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Mentored and trained teams of students (5 per team/7 teams total) in developing equitable and inclusive solutions for local non-profit organizations and homeless advocacy campaigns.
- Coordinated with colleagues in planning, preparing, and presenting lesson plans involving multiple teaching strategies, emphasizing areas of research, grant writing, equity, creativity, project design, and community outreach.
- Fostered and maintained relationships with multiple clients in order to better communicate their needs and concerns to students, colleagues, and supervisors.
Front Manager
The Girls Estate Sales
Tucson, AZ
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Prepared weekly schedules, managed inventory, facilitated sales, and completed thorough opening and closing duties. (Full time, 5-6 days/wk)
- Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks, customer service and safety procedures.
- Enhanced customer and client satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
Head Bartender
American Queen Voyages
Vancouver, WA
03.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed bar area, handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships in high-volume, dynamic, fast-paced environments. (7 days/week, 10-12 hr shifts)
- Provided exceptional customer service to guests and cultivated meaningful relationships with fellow crew members from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Engaged with management to develop the best methods and guidance of training new staff.
Education
Bachelor's - Interdisciplinary Studies-Global & Intercultural
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZAssociate's - Natural Science And Mathematics
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CASkills
- Project Management & Training
- Customer Service & Support
- Engagement & Collaboration
- Interdisciplinary & Intercultural Literacy
- Community Outreach & Social Media
- Workshop Facilitation
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- MS Office Suite, Google Drive, SalesForce
Summary
- Motivated and committed in fostering diverse, equitable, and inclusive spaces while developing community connectedness.
- Experienced in working with people from a wide array of backgrounds, cultures, and academic disciplines.
- Knowledgeable in various methods of engagement, learning, and problem-solving.
- Strong skills in mentoring, supervising, project coordination, and collaboration.
- Able to endure and maintain composure working for long periods in dynamic, flexible environments.
Volunteering & Involvement
K-9 Search and Rescue Trainer and Facilitator-Pima County Sheriff's Department, Tucson, AZ (2018-current)
- Develop and teach K-9 search and rescue methods to volunteers through workshops and facilitating hands-on, real world scenarios.
- Coordinate with the PCSD to establish proper protocol, guidelines, and recommended on-site locations.
Volunteer ESL Instructor- Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ (2018-2019)
- Developed and taught ESL and GED curriculum to classes of students from diverse backgrounds, assisting them in overcoming language and educational roadblocks.
- Conducted individualized tutoring sessions for students with additional learning needs and life challenges.
Timeline
Disaster Case Worker-SRT/NCS
American Red Cross
11.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
05.2023 - 10.2024
Design Thinking Projects Assistant Coordinator
University of Arizona
10.2021 - 05.2023
Front Manager
The Girls Estate Sales
02.2018 - 11.2021
Head Bartender
American Queen Voyages
03.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor's - Interdisciplinary Studies-Global & Intercultural
University of Arizona
Associate's - Natural Science And Mathematics
College of The Redwoods
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