Demarcus Patterson Sr
Gonzales,Louisiana
Summary
Entrepreneurial CEO offering progressive experience in operations leadership. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity. Motivating leader with proven success managing cross-functional teams. Multi-talented Business owner with 10 years of experience and successful career in planning, developing and executing events and initiatives to achieve maximum potential. Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership and client relations abilities. Professional and outgoing with success in building relationships and attracting new clients. I started my mental health business from ground up now we are one of the leading providers in the state of Louisiana. Strategic business professional experienced in impacting business direction with successful leadership decisions. Talented at providing key plan development and implementation. Veteran creator of successful business plans and strategic development initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
President/CEO/Founder
Open Arms Behavioral Services,LLC
Gonzales, LA
03.2016 - Current
- Attended court hearings as necessary to provide testimony regarding cases involving mentally ill individuals.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Tracked data related to client outcomes, program effectiveness, and service utilization rates.
- Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Coordinated referrals to external agencies or specialists when additional support was required by clients.
- Referred patients or clients to community resources or specialists.
- Counseled clients or patients individually or in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life or making changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Amant High
Saint Amant, LA05-2000
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Business Planning
- Program Oversight
- Talent Recruitment
- Contract Management
- Profitability Optimization
- Staff Management
- Operations Oversight
- Policy Development
- Company Representation
- Financial Management
- Change Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Revenue Generation
- Partnership Development
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Business Administration
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Planning
- Stakeholder Relations
- Organizational Leadership
- Contract Administration
Accomplishments
- Advisory Board member for the Family in need services in the Parish of St.James.
- Board member for the Truancy panel in St. James Parish
- Partner/Contract with multiple schools in the state of Louisiana with my mental health company. We have assisted with bringing schools up multiple grade levels by utilizing our services
Timeline
President/CEO/Founder
Open Arms Behavioral Services,LLC
03.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
St Amant High
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