Damion Lovett
Waterford,MI
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Oakland County Children's Village, specializing in positive youth development and crisis intervention. Excelled in building transformative programs that fostered skill development and improved behavior in at-risk youth. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities, achieving significant milestones in youth engagement and safety awareness.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Specialist II
Oakland County Children's Village
04.2002 - 10.2024
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Spearheaded volunteer recruitment efforts to ensure adequate support for programs and events while providing valuable experiences for community members.
- Developed individualized plans for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and improved behavior patterns.
Office Furniture Sales Supervisor
FurnitureMax Inc.
12.1996 - 04.2002
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving client concerns efficiently.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Achieved sales targets consistently through regular monitoring of team performance and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Handled escalated customer issues promptly, ensuring timely resolution and high levels of client satisfaction.
- Developed strong relationships with key clients, resulting in repeat business and increased revenue.
- Checked store merchandise regularly for proper display and replenishment.
- Worked jointly with team members to assist with closing sales, cross-selling and upselling of products and services.
- Promoted exceptional customer service by engaging clients on sales floor.
Education
Social Work
Marygrove College
Detroit, MIGeneral Studies
Ferndale High School
Ferndale, MI06.1994
Skills
- Positive youth development
- Youth engagement
- Safety awareness
- Family support
- Behavior management
- Safety
- Activity planning
- Multicultural competence
- Crisis intervention
- Youth advocacy
- Suicide prevention
- Life skills training
- Sexual health education
- Bullying prevention
- Educational support
- Crisis response
- Activity oversight
- Substance abuse prevention
- Career counseling
- Recreational programming
- Social-emotional learning
- Skill building
- Mental health awareness
- Academic support
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Case documentation
- Relationship building
- Documentation skills
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Disability services
- Professionalism
- Mental health treatment
- Written communication
- Mental health assessment
- Child development
- Behavioral analysis
- Group facilitation
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- State Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Non violent crisis physical intervention
Timeline
Youth Specialist II
Oakland County Children's Village
04.2002 - 10.2024
Office Furniture Sales Supervisor
FurnitureMax Inc.
12.1996 - 04.2002
Social Work
Marygrove College
General Studies
Ferndale High School
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