Brian Parsell
Bay City,MI
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Line Operative
Gemini Plastics
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Helped implement lean manufacturing principles, reducing waste generation while improving overall operational efficiency across the facility''s operations.
- Recorded data and maintained accurate records to avail information for reference.
- Ensured accurate assembly of products by closely adhering to specifications and guidelines provided.
- Completed required documentation accurately and promptly, ensuring proper tracking of product data throughout the manufacturing process.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring optimal productivity and workplace safety.
- Performed quality control inspections on finished products, reducing defects and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication with supervisors and colleagues.
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Inspected extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications.
Production Operator
Vantage Plastics
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for accurate data collection, production inspection reports, and operator logs required for production jobs. Achieving targeted parts per hour, measuring product to assure specs remain accurate to work order and notifying team leader when they are misaligned
- Reconciling production sheets into computer
- Certified forklift operator
- Always ensuring a safe and clean work environment
- Minimized material waste during production runs through careful monitoring of raw material usage and adherence to established guidelines.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols, conducting routine inspections, and providing necessary training to fellow operators.
- Ensured high-quality output by conducting thorough quality control checks and promptly addressing any issues identified.
Case Manager
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
08.1996 - 05.2020
- Primary purpose was serving as an essential change agent for 50 to 60 consumers with severe and persistent mental illness including substance abuse and co-occurring disorders
- Served as part of interdisciplinary treatment team to assure targeting meaningful supports, dignity, and respect towards consumers to achieve overall psychiatric and emotional stability
- Necessary were a wide set of clinical skill sets including psychosocial assessments, development and implementation of treatment planning through the person-centered planning process
- Ongoing, consistent, and timely monitoring, advocacy, resource linking, as well as coordination and placement decisions for high-risk behavioral individuals required
- This may have included involuntary hospitalization if necessary to assure safety to self and/or others
- Overall adherence to State rules/regulations, oversight committees, productivity while providing community education when necessary
- Integrated medical health care was a primary focus with PHCP
- Knowledgeable with entitlement programs, jail liaison, and frequent engagement with court proceedings, testifying, and probation/parole agents
- Co-facilitated DBT group for six years
Case Manager
Lapeer Community Mental Health
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Negotiated with landlords and housing agencies to secure stable housing for clients, significantly reducing homelessness.
Auto Repairman
A&S Radiator/Better Weld
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Part of mechanical crew in repair of automobiles, sales, and merchandise
- Drove company van for delivery of essential parts and liaison with central hub for inventory tracking, and stocking
- Specialized in gas tank R&R, radiator cores, fabrication requiring wire welding, air conditioning, grinding, drill press, and other industrial tools
- Participated in side business of owners construction interests as he was a general contractor and prior owner of lumber yard
- Fork truck operator
- Assisted in framing, wiring/electrical, plumbing, flooring, with an overall general and basic understanding of general contracting
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MI01.1995
Skills
- Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Production lines
- Manufacturing experience
- Machinery operations
- Box assembly
- Machine setups
- Quality inspections
- Tolerances measurement
- Case management
- Case planning
- Community outreach
Certification
- L.B.S.W./QMHP
- Chauffeur’s permit
- Forklift
- DBT certified/trained
Timeline
Production Line Operative
Gemini Plastics
06.2023 - 11.2023
Production Operator
Vantage Plastics
03.2022 - 08.2022
Case Manager
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
08.1996 - 05.2020
Case Manager
Lapeer Community Mental Health
01.1995 - 01.1996
Auto Repairman
A&S Radiator/Better Weld
01.1992 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Saginaw Valley State University
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