Brandy Lawson
Greeneville,TN
Summary
With a proven track record at Holston Home for Children, I excel in creating supportive, safe environments and fostering educational growth. My expertise in crisis management and behavioral intervention, coupled with a talent for building meaningful relationships, has significantly enhanced community engagement and youth development. Skilled in health safety and empathetic counseling, I consistently achieve positive outcomes in challenging settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
House Supervisor
Holston Home for Children
11.2021 - 01.2025
- Coordinated maintenance requests, ensuring prompt completion of repairs and minimal disruption to residents.
- Organized social activities for residents to promote camaraderie and engagement within the community.
- Served as liaison between residents, staff, and external service providers to ensure seamless communication and coordination of services for the community''s benefit.
- Maintained a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and conducting regular safety inspections.
- Administered emergency response protocols effectively during crisis situations within the residence hall community setting area.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased efficiency through effective staff management and delegation of tasks.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene and living tasks.
- Prevented unauthorized access into residential facilities by monitoring security systems regularly.
- Improved overall house cleanliness, implementing strict cleaning schedules for staff members.
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering a positive and supportive living community.
- Managed budgets and financial records to ensure responsible allocation of funds for maintenance, improvements, and events.
- Recruited hired, and trained new staff members, cultivating a high-performance team dedicated to excellent resident service.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies when mediating disputes between residents or staff members.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, providing constructive feedback on areas needing improvement.
- Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
Teacher Counselor
Holston Home for Children
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Developed strong relationships with youth, support teams, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of youth's progress and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with the support team and caregivers about their child's progress within the program.
Education
GED -
Cherokee Comprehensive High School
Rogersville, TNBachelor of Arts - Psychology Behavioral Health
Tusculum College
Greeneville, TN05-2018
Skills
- Health Safety Management
- Experienced in Conducting Intake Interviews
- Client-Centered Counseling
- Medication Management
- Workforce Development
- Empowering Youth
- Employee Development
- Psychological Support Expertise
- Behavioral Management
- Self-Care Practices
- Team Leadership
- Supportive Role Model
- Client Representation
- Calendar Coordination
- Crisis Management Techniques
- Behavior Assessment
- Case Coordination
- Progress tracking
- Interpersonal Communication Strengths
- Emergency Management
- Facilitating Group Instruction
- Client Information Oversight
- Youth Counseling
- Evidence-Based Treatment Planning
- Focused Learning Sessions
- Patient-Centered Treatment Plans
- Medication Administration
- Empathy development
- Social Skills Development
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Strategic Issue Resolution
- Group instruction
- Client Intake Evaluations
- Effective Time Management
- Crisis Management
- Consistent Dependability
- Effective Reasoning Skills
- Individualized Care Strategy
- Team collaboration
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Effective Listening
- Effective Verbal Communication
- CPR/AED Certification
- Relationship building
- Employee Training
- Workforce Management
- Behavioral Intervention Strategies
- HIPAA Compliance Knowledge
- Relationship Building
- Supporting Personal Transitions
- Case Documentation Skills
Certification
TOPS
First Aid
CPR
Suicide Prevention
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
House Supervisor
Holston Home for Children
11.2021 - 01.2025
Teacher Counselor
Holston Home for Children
05.2018 - 11.2021
GED -
Cherokee Comprehensive High School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Behavioral Health
Tusculum College
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