Charlie Levesque
Midway,TN
Summary
Motivational Career Training Specialist excited to develop successful training plans that meet dynamic school and student needs. Excited and accustomed to collaborating with school personnel and help coach students to determine a successful path that they want to pursue either in the academic or trade setting after high school. Prepared to bring expertise from my education, trade school certification, and supervision experience to enhance the middle school to high school career development program.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CSD LEAD
Walmart Distribution Center
10.2015 - Current
Foster Care Provider
Harmony Family And Youth Corporation
08.2010 - 03.2022
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with members of the family and the community.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions in the best interest of the child.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
- Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision for each member of the team.
- Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
- Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Reaching out and networking resources in the community to aid and assist so that the child not only maintain, but prosper in their future.
- Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs, which included secondary and trade school options.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors exhibited by some foster children while maintaining a supportive atmosphere within the home setting.
- Advocated on behalf of each child in court hearings as necessary.
- Coordinated with therapists, counselors, and other professionals to create individualized plans for each child''s development.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with here
CPS Investigator 2
Department Of Childten Services
05.2005 - 05.2012
Education
Electrical Engineering
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA04.2024
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Social Sciences
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.2001
High School Diploma -
Bolton High School
Bolton, CT06.1996
Skills
- Coaching and Development
- Job Skill Building
- Program Monitoring and Tracking
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Certification
Certified Residential Electrician 2024
Certified Soccer Coach/Referee
Community Outreach
- Mosheim Booster Club- Held Various officer titles over the years to include Co- President, Vice President, and School Represenative. Basketball coach (4 years), Cheer Asst, Coach (7 years)
- WGHS Booster Club- Vice President (3 years)
- Greeneville Parks and Recreation- Head Baseball Coach ( 9 years), Asst. Baseball Coach (4 years)
- West Greene Youth Football Association- Head Football Coach (2 years)
- Greeneville Boys and Girls Club-Youth Volunteer and Football/Cheer Assistant
Timeline
CSD LEAD
Walmart Distribution Center
10.2015 - Current
Foster Care Provider
Harmony Family And Youth Corporation
08.2010 - 03.2022
CPS Investigator 2
Department Of Childten Services
05.2005 - 05.2012
Electrical Engineering
Penn Foster Career School
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Social Sciences
East Tennessee State University
High School Diploma -
Bolton High School