Brandon Quesada
Buchanan,GA
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Executive Director
Your Haven RCO
Buchanan, United States
08.2021 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business targets.
- Updated and maintained membership database on consistent basis.
- Provided exceptional counseling, case management, education and job training to diverse client base.
Director of Admissions
Penfield Addiction Ministries
Union Point, GA
01.2017 - 08.2022
- Worked with compliance team to develop recruitment strategies in accordance with organizational goals and within budgetary guidelines.
- Devised and implemented strategic recruitment plan with consideration to both long and short term goals.
- Designed effective and user-friendly processes for both admissions and applicant review.
- Reviewed admissions applications and evaluated potential clients.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Assessed and treated patients through addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
Admission Counselor
Penfield Christian Homes
Union Point, Ga
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Providing referrals for clients whom do not meet criteria
- Assisted inpatient admission process based on federal and state laws.
- Confirmed all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by policy.
- Completed preliminary paperwork for incoming and outgoing patients.
- Explained admissions procedures and courses offered to potential clients.
- Supported clients through admissions process by answering questions and assisting with forms.
Student Leader
The Purpose Center
Carrollton, GA
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Forklift Operator
Marketing Alliance Inc.
Dalton, GA
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill) and [Technique].
Labor Worker
JENKINS SIDING, Construction
Kennesaw, GA
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2024
Degree - Business Management
Bremen High School
Bremen03.2005
Skills
- PowerPoint
- Accounting
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Board Oversight
- Annual Planning
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Leadership
Certification
CAC-1 Certified Addiction Counselor
CARES - Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist
CPS-AD - Certified Peer Specialist -Addictive Disease
CAMS-1 - Certified Anger Management Specialist
Timeline
Executive Director
Your Haven RCO
08.2021 - Current
Director of Admissions
Penfield Addiction Ministries
01.2017 - 08.2022
Admission Counselor
Penfield Christian Homes
07.2015 - 01.2017
Student Leader
The Purpose Center
08.2014 - 06.2015
Forklift Operator
Marketing Alliance Inc.
04.2014 - 08.2014
Labor Worker
JENKINS SIDING, Construction
09.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Degree - Business Management
Bremen High School
Similar Profiles
Jeffrey SimekJeffrey Simek
General Manager at RCO Engineering / RCO AerospaceGeneral Manager at RCO Engineering / RCO Aerospace
Jolie ScottJolie Scott
Judicial Peer at Thrive RCOJudicial Peer at Thrive RCO
Renee RithianosRenee Rithianos
Volunteer at Sea Change RCOVolunteer at Sea Change RCO