Charles Potter III
Niantic,CT
Summary
Professional support specialist with strong background in mental health advocacy and peer support. Proven ability to build trusting relationships and facilitate impactful group and individual sessions. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to achieving positive outcomes. Skilled in active listening and conflict resolution.
As a person in recovery myself, I posses an extensive history of first hand experience. I am able to connect to the turmoil and downfalls of active addiction, develop a healthy rapport, and promote and empower people on their own journey into and through recovery. I actively continue to practice the 12 step work I completed with a sponsor in the Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship, and as a member of another recovery community, facilitate weekly recovery based groups in treatment facilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Volunteering
10.2024 - Current
- Served as a role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
- Empowered clients by teaching effective problem-solving skills that they can apply in real-life situations.
Laborer Worker
Five Star Sealcoating
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Improved worksite efficiency by consistently maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Assisted pavers and other tradespeople in construction, installation and repair of driveways and parking lots and loaded, transported and unloaded materials, tools and supplies.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new tools, techniques, and technologies relevant to the laborer role.
- Gathered and removed debris and discarded material upon final completion of construction project.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Facilitated timely project completion through reliable attendance, punctuality, and commitment to meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality of workmanship.
- Enhanced team productivity by effectively communicating with coworkers to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Construction Laborer
Tradesource
10.2016 - 04.2020
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Assisted in the completion of projects on time by collaborating with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
Special Education Paraprofessional
New London Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2013
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
Education
Community Health Worker Core Competency Training - Community Health
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT02-2025
High School Diploma -
Westbrook High School
Westbrook, CT06-2004
Skills
- Relationship building skills
- Peer support ethics
- Recovery guidance
- Boundary setting
- Motivational interviewing
- Leadership skills
- Mental health services
- Effective collaboration and interaction
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Communication
- Emotional support
- Substance abuse awareness
Affiliations
- All Hand On Deck
- CCAR
Certification
First Aid CPR AED
Adult Mental Health First Aid USA
NARCAN Overdose Reversal Training
Adult Drug Court Certificate of Completion Rhode Island
CT State Community College Community Health Worker training
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Volunteering
10.2024 - Current
Laborer Worker
Five Star Sealcoating
04.2024 - 11.2024
Construction Laborer
Tradesource
10.2016 - 04.2020
Special Education Paraprofessional
New London Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2013
Community Health Worker Core Competency Training - Community Health
Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
Westbrook High School
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