Gary Lucero
Canoga Park,CA
Summary
Dedicated Residential Technician with hands-on experience in conducting client intakes, administering medication, and supporting individuals in vulnerable situations. Skilled in maintaining accurate documentation, following care plans, and fostering a safe, respectful living environment. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling with an emphasis on Addiction, bringing academic insight to real-world care. Committed to helping residents achieve stability and growth through compassionate support, clear communication, and consistent follow-through. Known for reliability, empathy, and a strong sense of responsibility in high-pressure settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Technician
Vanity Wellness Center
Woodland Hills, California
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Assisted with intakes, initial assessments and data entry.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to best practices in addiction medicine.
- Maintained a safe, secure environment for all detoxing patients.
- Prepared and administered medications to treat withdrawal symptoms.
- Encouraged positive lifestyle changes through education and support groups.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
Landscaping Worker
Complete Construction
Albuquerque, New Mexico
2020 - 2021
- Assisted in planting trees, shrubs, and flowers in designated areas.
- Maintained garden beds by weeding, mulching, and watering plants regularly.
- Collaborated with team members to complete landscaping projects efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with clients to address their landscaping needs and concerns.
- Maintained and operated landscaping equipment, such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and chain saws.
- Improved yard landscaping by addressing grass, trees, bushes and weeds.
- Worked collaboratively with team members in order to complete jobs efficiently and effectively.
- Removed debris from yards and disposed of it in designated areas.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as raking leaves, weeding gardens and trimming hedges.
- Repaired broken sprinkler heads and adjusted water flow settings accordingly.
Delivery Driver
Prices Home Furnishings
Las Vegas, New Mexico
2017 - 2019
- Loaded and unloaded furniture using proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
- Delivered items to customer locations, ensuring timely and safe transport.
- Assembled furniture on-site for customers, following manufacturer instructions.
- Communicated with customers to confirm delivery times and address concerns.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and inventory records during each route.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to streamline loading processes and efficiency.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries during deliveries.
- Provided assistance with unloading furniture at customer sites if requested.
- Verified the accuracy of orders and checked for any damage prior to delivery.
- Secured cargo properly using straps and blankets before transporting it.
- Delivered furniture safely into customers' homes without damaging walls or floors.
Overnight Shift Manager
Sav-O-Mat
Las Vegas, New Mexico
2017 - 2019
- Managed inventory levels to support timely restocking and minimize shortages.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly, ensuring a positive experience during overnight hours.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, answering phones.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Maintained cleanliness of the store by ensuring floors were swept and mopped regularly.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate stock levels at all times.
- Monitored cash register transactions to ensure accuracy of funds received and disbursed.
- Conducted daily safety inspections of the store, equipment, and personnel.
- Ensured that all merchandise was stocked, rotated, and properly labeled according to company standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christian Academy
Las Vegas, NM05-2011
Bachelors - Counseling With An Emphasis On Addiction Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Safety protocols
- Intake assessments
- Wellness promotion
- Inventory management
- Client communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Data entry
- Customer service
- Group therapy
- Facilitating Group Therapy
- Group therapy sessions
- Group Therapy Practices
Certification
- Radt Certification #182783
Timeline
Residential Technician
Vanity Wellness Center
02.2024 - Current
Landscaping Worker
Complete Construction
2020 - 2021
Delivery Driver
Prices Home Furnishings
2017 - 2019
Overnight Shift Manager
Sav-O-Mat
2017 - 2019
High School Diploma -
Christian Academy
Bachelors - Counseling With An Emphasis On Addiction Studies
Grand Canyon University