ADAM CHARLESTON
Kalamazoo
Summary
The man who has been through his fair share of ups and downs in this life, and job field. But yet, along the way has gained and possesses the skills through work and education as well as hands-on experiences, in order to show to have and get what needs to be handled and taken care of.
A bit of a people type of individual who has pretty good communication skills. Big on safety, security and getting it done together.
I just may be the right one to help you and your business grow and flow.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Choice Products
12.2003 - 04.2004
- Counting and packing frozen food products for charity events, organizing and keeping warehouse in order, and some deliveries.
Assembly Line Worker
Formula K Raceways Inc
06.2004 - 01.2005
- Building custom sports go-karts, meeting deadlines, loading and unloading, clean up duties in warehouse, quality parts assembly, helping out throughout the company grounds.
Driver
McDonald's Towing Company
01.2005 - 08.2005
- Providing the skills to serve the public with aid and assistance of tows, wenching, lockouts, and rescue services for this company.
Assembly Line Worker
Summit Polymers, Inc
09.2005 - 02.2006
- Assembling quality parts for production.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Goodwill Industries
03.2006 - 10.2006
- Assembling quality parts for production.
Independent Living Assistant CHAMP Independent Living Services
MDHHS
07.2011 - 12.2015
- Some cooking, cleaning, or washing clothes, or dishes, or running errands. Caring for individuals client or families needs during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles. Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals. Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
Support Coordinator
Epicenter (MMA)
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Was asked to be involved with a new idea that helped bring young and older people together in Kalamazoo. One that not only showed to be a way to bring people together, but also a platform that offered an outlet and opportunity for creative minded men and women who worked together to help give life to something that showed the possible.
- The Epicenter downtown Kalamazoo is where MMA (Music Making Action) was hosted. Where production, setup, communication, meetings and coordination skills were needed. And this is where my Support Coordinator skills and Spiritual creative knowledge came in.
Music Artist/ Music Producer
Aquimi Productions
- Current
- Experienced as a local Music artist/ producer/ Production/ Epic Center Kalamazoo, MI As an artist, and producer I have knowledge in Product design for myself as well as other local artist and producers. Putting together cards, flyers, CD labels, covers. Had the privilege of involvement in organized grouping for shows and broadcasting at the Epic Center downtown, Kalamazoo.
Education
High school diploma -
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI04-2014
Skills
- Peer Support Specialist: Intermediate Social Communication: Intermediate Solution/problem solver: Intermediate Organizer: Intermediate Recording Artist/ Video/Music Producer: Advanced
- Patient Care
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop (3 years)
Certification
- Certified Peer Support Specialist
- April 2015 to Present
- Class taken at Kvcc, went through the WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) Substance Abuse class and training, graduated.
Links
https://www.adamcharleston.com
Timeline
Support Coordinator
Epicenter (MMA)
07.2014 - 06.2016
Independent Living Assistant CHAMP Independent Living Services
MDHHS
07.2011 - 12.2015
Assembly Line Production Worker
Goodwill Industries
03.2006 - 10.2006
Assembly Line Worker
Summit Polymers, Inc
09.2005 - 02.2006
Driver
McDonald's Towing Company
01.2005 - 08.2005
Assembly Line Worker
Formula K Raceways Inc
06.2004 - 01.2005
Warehouse Worker
Choice Products
12.2003 - 04.2004
Music Artist/ Music Producer
Aquimi Productions
- Current
High school diploma -
Kalamazoo Valley Community College