BENJAMIN DAVIS
Mansfield,OH
Summary
Reliable Professional with experience in administrative roles and managing office operations. Effectively supports business leaders and teams with strong organizational and communication skills. Demonstrates consistently positive attitude and commitment to customer satisfaction to produce high-quality work. Results-driven candidate with successful track record of providing administrative support in busy office environments. Adept at handling multiple projects and prioritizing tasks.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Home Manager
Advantage Foster Care
2022.11 - Current
- Kept accounts, resident files and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements.
- Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
- Communicated effectively with residents, staff and other stakeholders by listening, being respectful and promoting positive demeanor.
- Maintained adequate coverage for residents' needs without exceeding budget targets by coordinating schedules and team workflows.
- Promoted residents' health and well-being by organizing diverse activities for physical, mental and social stimulation.
- Spearheaded proactive training strategies to keep staff at forefront of current best practices and safety protocols
- Created staff work schedules so each shift had appropriate number of employees for coverage.
- Mentored and coached staff to improve performance and interactions with residents.
Consultant
TTJ Group
2019.01 - Current
- Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Developed custom solutions based upon clients' strict requirements.
- Evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action to provide solutions.
- Exceeded customer requirements with accurate and deliverable solutions.
- Troubleshot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities
Outreach Director
Black Belt Pro Fitness
2020.01 - 2021.06
- Coordinator after school programming, Program implementation, Referral services, Maintain and develop community partners, Youth Advocate
- Developed network relationships with youth to enhance community awareness and promote services.
- Increased education and awareness of youth through prevention, recreational and educational programs and delivering evidenced-informed strategies.
- Pursued quarterly growth targets through strong leadership, analysis, problem-solving, team building and coaching.
Prevention Outreach Director
Mansfield UMADAOP
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Provided training and oversight for staffs’ professional development, Supervised over 20 staff members, After and in school programming which served over 500 students, Developed and Maintained a financial surplus, Develop a comprehensive community assessment of existing resources and gaps to address Coalition goals
- Scheduled regular outreach community events and educated employees, stakeholders, and youth on topics that include youth incarceration, mental health awareness, substance abuse and awareness, housing and many more.
- Created and implemented print and digital public awareness campaign to increase awareness of aged out youth housing.
- Identified, developed and administered grants in accordance with funder requirements. Over 8 million in Local, State and Federal funding secured. With an impact of Over 46 million dollars statewide.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services and leading a statewide grant initiative.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs
Youth Development Coordinator
Mansfield UMADAOP
2014.01 - 2018.01
- Develop, implement and Evaluate Prevention/Mentoring programming in 3 counties, Grant writing for every UMADAOP in the state, Developed a youth-led Coalition, Provided training and technical assistance for 28 counties around the state, Coordinated a state wide program addressing returning citizens, Developed and evaluated a in school program which covered 4 school districts and 9 schools
- Provided specific learnings regarding teen pregnancy risk, gang membership and bullying
- Practiced group counseling methods for youths to learn how to express, manage and resolve issues constructively
- Developed and introduced cultural and ethnic diversity programs
- Assisted schools with at-risk youth behavior, education and extracurricular activities to reinforce youth development programs
- Coordinated with communities, school systems, parents and law enforcement in supervising youth development programs
- Understood and navigated processes for obtaining state and federal grants aiding in financial support of youth development programs
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members
Sr. Producer/ Lead Writer
1549 Films/ Icraft Music (Atlanta, GA, Los Angeles, CA)
2009.01 - 2017.01
- Creatively developing and exciting the vision of the assigned projects, Budgeting, travel, location scouting, and ensuring the project meet all safety clearances and deadlines, Facilitating the marketing for all project foreign and domestic
Prevention Educator/Mentoring
Mansfield UMADAOP (Mansfield Ohio)
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Develop structured programming for students in the Mansfield City School District, Evaluate all prevention programming, Mentoring Program which serviced multiple counties, 15 adult male Mentors providing service to over 40 youth men annually, Developed great relationships country-wide
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
- Participated in prevention education research initiatives, developing and evaluating education programs
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote prevention education programs
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy
- Designed and conducted program surveys to assess needs and risk factors within communities
- Identified and applied for grants and acquired alternate funding as needed to support programs
MHT 3/ MHT Manager
Best Buy (Atlanta, GA)
2006.01 - 2010.01
- Direct Sales, troubleshooting and scheduling of in home installation, Hired and trained new recruits to the department, Also, specialized in acquisition and retention
Life Skill Worker/ Supervisor
Cornell Abraxas of Ohio (Mansfield, OH)
2004.01 - 2006.01
- Counsel youth around abuse issues
- (Mental, physical, emotional substance.), Coordinate transportation for clients and families for visitation, Recruit and meet with different counties and state developing relationships to extend our companies’ database
Education
Associate of Arts - Film
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL12.2003
Skills
- Client Direct Care
- Recreational Activities
- Staff Supervision
- Developmental Disabilities
- Professional Relationships
- Employee Performance Management
- Community Organization
- Client Needs Assessment
- Crisis Situations
- Activity Development
- Local Government
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Effective Communication
- Budget Management
- Group Home Oversight
- Schedule Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Care Coordination
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Administrative Duties
- State Reporting Requirements
- Community Resources
- Employee performance management
Additional Information
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
- Leadership Unlimited Class of Class 2022
- Top 10 under 40 in Richland County Richland County 2021
- Youth Substance Abuse Coalition (2020-Present)
- Downtown Mansfield Incorporated (DMI) Board Member (2019-
Present)
- Downtown Improvement Advisory Board 2019-Present
- Mansfield Raising 2018-Present
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Group Home Manager
Advantage Foster Care
2022.11 - Current
Outreach Director
Black Belt Pro Fitness
2020.01 - 2021.06
Consultant
TTJ Group
2019.01 - Current
Prevention Outreach Director
Mansfield UMADAOP
2018.01 - 2019.01
Youth Development Coordinator
Mansfield UMADAOP
2014.01 - 2018.01
Prevention Educator/Mentoring
Mansfield UMADAOP (Mansfield Ohio)
2013.01 - 2014.01
Sr. Producer/ Lead Writer
1549 Films/ Icraft Music (Atlanta, GA, Los Angeles, CA)
2009.01 - 2017.01
MHT 3/ MHT Manager
Best Buy (Atlanta, GA)
2006.01 - 2010.01
Life Skill Worker/ Supervisor
Cornell Abraxas of Ohio (Mansfield, OH)
2004.01 - 2006.01
Associate of Arts - Film
Full Sail University
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