Dominic Brooks
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dynamic Recovery Support Worker with expertise in substance abuse and peer support, previously at CA/NA/AA. Proven ability to implement crisis intervention strategies and foster community through support groups. Skilled in body language interpretation, enhancing communication and rapport with clients. Committed to empowering individuals in their recovery journey.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Support Worker
CA/NA/AA
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated game schedules, ensuring optimal preparation and resource allocation for competitions.
- Implemented safety protocols during practices and games to promote a secure playing environment.
- Enhanced player skills through focused coaching, personalized feedback, and tailored drills.
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Facilitated support groups to promote recovery and build community among participants.
- Assisted individuals in developing personalized recovery plans tailored to their needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate challenging situations effectively.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and resources available within the recovery community.
Fry Cook
Mexican Restaurants
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food preparation during peak hours.
- Adapted quickly to changing menus and customer preferences while maintaining quality service.
- Implemented efficient food preparation methods to improve workflow and reduce waste.
- Monitored food safety standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations at all times.
- Enhanced food quality by ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures for various fried foods.
- Contributed to a positive team environment, collaborating with fellow cooks and staff members.
- Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective time management and multitasking skills.
- Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
Chef
Self Employed Services
03.2025 - Current
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Prepare and cook menu items with precision and consistency.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations in kitchen operations.
- Develop new recipes to enhance menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Train junior staff on culinary techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Oversee daily food production to ensure quality standards are met.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Football Coach
Self-employed
12.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with staff to design outreach initiatives, increasing program visibility within the community.
- Facilitated peer support sessions, fostering a collaborative environment for personal growth.
- Developed tailored training programs to enhance player skills and performance.
- Analyzed game strategies to improve team outcomes and decision-making processes.
- Conducted regular practice sessions, focusing on technique refinement and teamwork dynamics.
- Mentored players in sportsmanship, discipline, and personal development on and off the field.
- Evaluated player progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate player development goals and expectations effectively.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Encouraged sportsmanship and teamwork among players both on the field and during off-field activities.
Mover
Self-employed
01.2011 - Current
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks with necessary materials for each project phase while adhering to proper lifting techniques.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
- Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to established protocols and regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Landscaper
Self-employed
08.2010 - Current
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing debris and organizing materials.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily project goals effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of tools and equipment for optimal use.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
- Ensured quality workmanship, performing thorough inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
- Enhanced team morale through positive attitude, mutual support, and fostering a collaborative atmosphere during challenging projects.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Supported skilled tradespeople by providing necessary assistance during projects.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Adapted to diverse tasks as needed, demonstrating flexibility in dynamic environments.
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Peer Mentor
Non Profit Organization
11.2008 - Current
- Coordinated group activities to promote community building among peers.
- Provided guidance on available resources, improving access to essential services.
- Monitored participant progress, ensuring consistent support and encouragement.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to refine mentoring strategies and improve outcomes.
- Mentored new peers, sharing best practices and promoting effective communication skills.
- Developed strong relationships with mentees, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Encouraged mentees to develop strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Served as a role model for fellow students, demonstrating effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced peer understanding by providing one-on-one mentoring and support.
- Provided guidance to peers on academic and personal matters, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Connected mentees with academic resources such as tutoring services or workshops when needed to improve performance levels.
- Met mentee formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support.
- Established trusting relationship with mentee by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
Landscape Worker
Brooks Landscaping
12.2004 - Current
- Operated landscape maintenance equipment, ensuring efficient and safe functioning during tasks.
- Assisted in planting, pruning, and fertilizing various plants to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Followed safety protocols while performing manual labor tasks in diverse weather conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to execute landscape design projects effectively and on schedule.
- Conducted site assessments to identify landscaping needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring they were clean and ready for operation at all times.
- Implemented waste management strategies during landscaping processes to promote environmental sustainability.
- Provided support in customer interactions, addressing inquiries related to landscaping services offered by the company.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining and improving landscape features such as lawns, gardens, and walkways.
- Developed strong client relationships by addressing concerns or requests promptly and providing excellent customer service throughout projects.
- Contributed to team efficiency by effectively communicating project updates and collaborating on task assignments.
- Ensured safety on job sites by following proper procedures for operating power tools and heavy equipment.
- Preserved client satisfaction with timely completion of tasks according to specifications outlined in contracts or work orders.
- Elevated overall landscape appearance using a variety of hand and power tools for trimming, shaping, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges.
- Prepared planting beds for new installations with proper soil preparation techniques including tilling, amending soil composition if needed, grading surfaces level before planting began.
- Supported team members in completing tasks efficiently by sharing expertise on plant care, landscape design principles, and best practices for maintaining healthy landscapes.
- Collaborated with clients to design visually appealing landscapes that met their aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Improved plant health through proper pruning, fertilizing, and pest control techniques.
- Assisted in the installation of landscape lighting systems to enhance visibility and security at night.
Assembly Line Worker
Johnson Controls
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Operated machinery to assemble components with precision and efficiency.
- Conducted quality checks to ensure adherence to production standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety.
- Adhered to safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents and hazards.
- Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
- Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere, fostering strong relationships with colleagues while maintaining professionalism and focus on tasks at hand.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Reduced product defects by maintaining a clean work environment and adhering to strict quality control standards.
- Demonstrated adaptability in learning new assembly processes quickly as required for evolving project specifications.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
Construction Worker
Elite Staffing Inc.
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials, ensuring proper distribution on-site.
- Supported skilled tradespeople by providing necessary assistance during projects.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks with necessary materials for each project phase while adhering to proper lifting techniques.
- Operated heavy equipment safely to transport materials and complete tasks as required.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete construction tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing debris and organizing materials.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily project goals effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of tools and equipment for optimal use.
- Adapted to diverse tasks as needed, demonstrating flexibility in dynamic environments.
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
- Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to established protocols and regulations.
- Ensured quality workmanship, performing thorough inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
- Enhanced team morale through positive attitude, mutual support, and fostering a collaborative atmosphere during challenging projects.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
General Laborer
Donlinger Sons Construction
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Assisted in the successful completion of various construction projects through diligent labor and attention to detail.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials, ensuring proper distribution on-site.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks with necessary materials for each project phase while adhering to proper lifting techniques.
- Operated heavy equipment safely to transport materials and complete tasks as required.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing debris and organizing materials.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of tools and equipment for optimal use.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Enhanced team morale through positive attitude, mutual support, and fostering a collaborative atmosphere during challenging projects.
- Ensured quality workmanship, performing thorough inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
Butchery Assistant
Mcgrevys
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing debris and organizing materials.
- Adapted to diverse tasks as needed, demonstrating flexibility in dynamic environments.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
General Laborer
Wescon Distribution & Supply
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Operated hand and power tools to complete construction tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing debris and organizing materials.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily project goals effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of tools and equipment for optimal use.
- Adapted to diverse tasks as needed, demonstrating flexibility in dynamic environments.
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
- Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to established protocols and regulations.
- Ensured quality workmanship, performing thorough inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
- Enhanced team morale through positive attitude, mutual support, and fostering a collaborative atmosphere during challenging projects.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various construction projects through diligent labor and attention to detail.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
Moving Helper
Get A Move On
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Assisted in loading and unloading furniture and boxes to ensure timely service delivery.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling equipment and materials during moving operations.
- Organized items systematically for efficient packing and transportation processes.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate logistics and resolve issues on-site.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of moving vehicles and equipment throughout operations.
- Provided support in assembling furniture, ensuring proper setup according to client specifications.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments, demonstrating flexibility in work assignments as needed.
- Earned positive feedback from clients by delivering exceptional customer service during moves.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently packing and moving belongings with care and precision.
- Enhanced team productivity by effectively coordinating tasks and communicating with coworkers to complete moves in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting plans as needed based on changing circumstances or unforeseen challenges during moves.
- Reduced property damage claims by consistently using proper lifting techniques and handling fragile items carefully.
- Ensured client satisfaction, promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues throughout the moving process.
- Exceeded company efficiency targets by swiftly completing moves without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Conducted thorough inventory audits before and after moves to guarantee accurate tracking of client belongings.
- Assisted clients in assembling furniture upon arrival at new location, providing additional value-added services to enhance their experience.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere with strong collaboration skills, fostering camaraderie among coworkers for seamless execution of jobs.
- Maintained clean workspaces by properly disposing of packing materials and keeping equipment organized during moves.
- Safely navigated large moving trucks, adhering to traffic laws and minimizing risk for accidents or delays.
- Provided post-move support to address any questions or concerns clients may have had regarding the relocation process.
- Streamlined loading processes by strategically organizing items in the truck, maximizing space utilization while ensuring stability during transport.
Fry Cook
Tortilla King
09.2013 - 10.2013
- Supported skilled tradespeople by providing necessary assistance during projects.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Adapted to diverse tasks as needed, demonstrating flexibility in dynamic environments.
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Education
Wichita Highschool
Wichita, KS05.2013
Skills
- Substance abuse
- Peer support
- Body language expertise
- General Labor
- Entrepreneur
- Salesman
- Landscaping
- Motivational Influencer
- Heavy Lifter
- Sanitation Specialist
- Author
Timeline
Recovery Support Worker
CA/NA/AA
07.2025 - Current
Chef
Self Employed Services
03.2025 - Current
Fry Cook
Mexican Restaurants
06.2021 - 07.2021
Assembly Line Worker
Johnson Controls
01.2020 - 03.2021
Football Coach
Self-employed
12.2019 - Current
Construction Worker
Elite Staffing Inc.
08.2017 - 10.2017
General Laborer
Donlinger Sons Construction
03.2017 - 04.2017
Butchery Assistant
Mcgrevys
06.2016 - 09.2016
General Laborer
Wescon Distribution & Supply
07.2014 - 02.2015
Moving Helper
Get A Move On
04.2014 - 09.2014
Fry Cook
Tortilla King
09.2013 - 10.2013
Mover
Self-employed
01.2011 - Current
Landscaper
Self-employed
08.2010 - Current
Peer Mentor
Non Profit Organization
11.2008 - Current
Landscape Worker
Brooks Landscaping
12.2004 - Current
Wichita Highschool