Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Skills and Traits
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer

Blaise Eversole

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Dynamic and organized leader with a proven track record of effectively managing multiple priorities while fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere. Exceptional interpersonal skills complement a deep commitment to advancing mental health, educational success, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the workplace. Dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that empowers BIPOC employees, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations through an empathetic and supportive approach. Driven to facilitate meaningful change that enables individuals to thrive in their professional journeys and contribute to a more equitable society.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Administrator

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program
07.2024 - Current
  • Manages daily operations of the program to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
  • Supervises and supports program staff, including clinicians, nursing, and mental health technicians, ensuring high-quality service
  • Conducts regular staff and treatment team meetings, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative team environment
  • Monitors and evaluates program performance metrics and KPIs, implementing improvements as needed to enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency
  • Identifies and secures resources necessary for the effective delivery of services, including staff training and program materials

Program Manager

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program
05.2022 - 07.2024
  • Collaborated with Program Director and Human Resources to recruit diverse staff.
  • Coordinated admissions and collaborated with families to ensure seamless processes.
  • Maintained timely documentation of client medical records through weekly chart auditing.
  • Organized community outings to enhance client socialization.
  • Implemented therapeutic plans addressing diverse mental health challenges for adolescents in a residential program.
  • Directed performance management and growth for team of 32.
  • Demonstrated expertise in company, Joint Commission, Community Care Licensing, and HIPAA policies and procedures.
  • Addressed environment of care issues to promote workplace safety.
  • Oversaw budget compliance to guarantee program stays within operational expense boundaries.

Education Liaison

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program
09.2019 - 11.2023
  • Performed academic advisor role to clients based on company policies, procedures, and California state graduation requirements
  • Engaged with schools, community organizations, and businesses to expand learning opportunities for young leaders
  • Developed and executed consistent and proactive follow-up approach with clients, resulting in increased accountability and client success with teachers, counselors, therapists, and families
  • Assumed responsibilities in absence of manager as well as ongoing responsibility for range of administrative details including facilitating meetings, staff adherence to program schedule, chart audits, etc
  • Tracked weekly health and education progress using online database, generated reports for leadership
  • Designed new online educational board (Excel), company adopted as standard for all education liaisons to use

Mental Health Technician

Del Amo Behavioral Health System
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • Provided emotional support while tracking patient behavior using comprehensive records.
  • Developed and managed visual calendar for social, recreational, and educational activities.
  • Applied deescalation techniques to support patient adaptation in structured environments.

Server / Shift Lead Supervisor

The Westin Hotel
07.2011 - 10.2020
  • Supervised staffing, training, and leadership of a team of up to 27 servers.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction through attentive and personalized interactions.

Education

Master’s - Social Work

Portland State University
Portland, OR
06.2027

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University
Long Beach, California
05.2017

Skills

    Leadership:

  • Staff Development and Oversight for 24-Hour Care Programs
  • Facilitate Trainings
  • Effective Team Development and Morale Building
  • Cultural Development

    New Program Development:

  • Collaborate with Director of Education on Implementing New Company Wide Academic Program
  • LGBTQIA Logistics Division Liaison:

  • Ensures Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are promoted to each division
  • Collaborate with Membership Lead on the dissemination of campaign collateral

Volunteer Experience

02/2018, 02/2020, CASA, Court Appointed Child Advocate, Superior Court of CA, Edelman Children's Court, Appointed as Educational Rights Holder for foster youth. Assisted in determining appropriate services and resources for client’s education. Monitored student’s educational progress, provided consistent follow-up to help client achieve success.

Skills and Traits

  • Interpersonal Skills – Ability to quickly connect with a wide range of clients populations from diverse backgrounds. Easily relate to, have compassion for, and motivate student population.
  • Proactive Self-Starter – Proven ability to achieve results with little supervision, trusted to backfill manager while out of the office.
  • Strong Problem Solver – Achieved success through locating and resolving issues, implemented solutions.
  • Computer Proficient – Consistently utilizes all Microsoft Office products, reporting databases, electronic health records, etc.

Certification

  • Group Home Administrator
  • First Aid/AED/CPR
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention


Timeline

Program Administrator

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program
07.2024 - Current

Program Manager

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program
05.2022 - 07.2024

Education Liaison

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program
09.2019 - 11.2023

Mental Health Technician

Del Amo Behavioral Health System
02.2019 - 09.2019

Server / Shift Lead Supervisor

The Westin Hotel
07.2011 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University

Master’s - Social Work

Portland State University