Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Hi, I’m

Derek Gustafson

Baxter,MN
Derek Gustafson

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, and improve the success of the clients here at MNTC

Overview

27
years of professional experience

Work History

Minnesota Adult & teen Challenge, Brainerd Campus

Recovery Coach
06.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Certified peer recovery specialist
  • Along with my recovery coach position, Client Supervision: Led and supervised clients in the program on the residential housing floor during all duties and activities during the work shift.
  • I have experience with teaching pre-level class, level 2, and level 4.
  • I transported clients to all program functions
  • I also have experience with charge staff duties
  • I have maintained a supervisor roll/charge staff by leading staff on shift
  • I have a well-rounded knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures manual within the campus
  • I gained familiarity with the SOP by editing it
  • I am a graduate of the Brainerd Campus with Honors
  • I am also a graduate of TCLI
  • Inspiring others with enthusiasm and passion
  • Recognizes success in clients along with the team
  • Demonstrating integrity by being consistent, ethical, and genuine
  • Productivity improves when leaders provide a clear goal
  • Using positive reinforcement and collective brainstorming with team efforts to reach goals

Cabs R.O.P.S Attachments Inc

Welder/Heavy Equipment Operator
01.1997 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • Equipment operation, Fabricate and Manufacture roll over protective structure.

Education

Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN

from General Studies

University Overview

Minestota School of Minstry

Studying For My Credentials from Ministry
04.2025

University Overview

American Association of Christian Counselors

from Mental Health Coach/first Responder Training
01.2025

University Overview

Northwestern High School/ ALC
Duluth, MN

GED
01.2006

University Overview

Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Compassionate
  • Spirit Lead
  • Coming up with sustainable goals for the team
  • Conflict resolution and problem solving skills

Timeline

Recovery Coach
Minnesota Adult & teen Challenge, Brainerd Campus
06.2021 - Current
Welder/Heavy Equipment Operator
Cabs R.O.P.S Attachments Inc
01.1997 - 07.2012
Lake Superior College
from General Studies
Minestota School of Minstry
Studying For My Credentials from Ministry
American Association of Christian Counselors
from Mental Health Coach/first Responder Training
Northwestern High School/ ALC
GED
Derek Gustafson