Andrew Braswell
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Motivated and dependable professional with years of experience navigating educational systems with some experience in facility operations. Ability to manage operations in an effective, efficient, and appropriate manner that maximizes production and minimizes mistakes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Manager
Unicorn Garden Inc.
Bakersfield, CA
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed the operation of two Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Facilities that housed 8-10 residents at a time.
- Ensured the adherence of California regulations related to STRTPs while maintaining each resident's individual and cultural rights as outlined by the state.
- Provided residents with trauma-informed care, which included the development of coping skills, living skills, emotional regulation skills, and crisis intervention skills.
- Timely completion of paperwork and reports, including accurate information and reporting related to daily events, and management of facility tasks.
- Regular transportation and scheduling of residents for appointments, family visits, and extracurricular activities.
- Ensured residents adhered to their personalized programs, which included hygiene, first aid and medication, therapy, and even play and exercise.
- Consistently building rapport with an ever-changing group of residents and staff.
Stagehand
Starstruck Entertainment Services
Bakersfield, CA
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Set up and tore down stage sets, lighting, rigging and sound equipment.
- Organized tools and supplies for use during production.
- Coordinated with technical staff to ensure smooth operation of events and shows.
- Ensured that all necessary safety standards were followed while installing equipment.
- Collaborated with technicians to troubleshoot issues related to setup or operation of equipment.
Agricultural Worker
Kirschenmann Farms Inc.
Lamont, CA
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Inspected crops for signs of disease and pests, reporting findings to supervisor.
- Operated farm machinery such as conveyor systems and vehicle loaders and unloaders
- Sorted and labeled product for shipment
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science
Chico State University
Chico, CA12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA05-2021
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05-2019
Skills
- Employee supervision and task delegation
- Operational efficiency and safety
- Leadership and supervision
- Technical knowledge
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Evaluation
Affiliations
- Animal Husbandry
- Cooking and Barbecuing
- Video editing
Certification
- Managing Aggressive Behaviors (2023)
- Trauma Based Relational Intervention (2024)
- First Aid and CPR (2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Facility Manager
Unicorn Garden Inc.
07.2023 - 07.2024
Stagehand
Starstruck Entertainment Services
09.2017 - 06.2023
Agricultural Worker
Kirschenmann Farms Inc.
05.2016 - 09.2017
Master of Arts - Political Science
Chico State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Humboldt State University
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Bakersfield College