Business Owner
GEROD BUCKHALTER
Budget Landscaping
Morgantown,WV
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Behavioral health supervisor and community relations professional with experience supporting participants, coaching staff, and improving client communication. Known for planning programming, gathering feedback, and helping reduce against-medical-advice departures while strengthening referral partnerships and service coordination.
Work History
Weekend Program Supervisor & Community Relations
2 Years 9 Months- - Planned programming and activities enhancing participant experience.
- - Collected participant feedback to improve services offered.
- - Implemented strategies to minimize residents leaving against medical advice.
- - Supported team members with clear client communication.
- - Coordinated transportation for new patients to facility, addressing transportation barriers.
- Traveled to Williamson facility to train behavioral health technicians.
- Collaborated with program management on recommendations and process improvements, implementing corrective action plans.
Business Owner
9 Years 7 Months- Coordinated daily operations in customer service, inventory control, and marketing to enhance workflow.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with business partners, vendors, and customers to secure favorable terms.
- Developed estimates for potential customers based on job requests, ensuring accurate pricing and service alignment.
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
4 Years- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients by providing emotional support and guidance.
- Facilitated self-care practices for participants, promoting mental well-being through yoga and mindfulness exercises.
- Collaborated in weekly team meetings to discuss cases, contributing to effective solutions for challenging situations and implementing therapeutic activities.
Underground Coal Miner
8 Years 3 Months- Successfully operated longwall shearers, continuous miners, and roof bolters to extract coal from underground mines.
- Applied knowledge of mining methods and techniques to support efficient coal extraction from underground sites.
- Adhered to safety regulations while operating heavy machinery and equipment used in the mining process.
- Collaborated with supervisors and team members to update on progress of coal extraction projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
- Prepared detailed reports on operational activities conducted during shifts to enhance communication and documentation.
- References available upon request
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Program development
Case management
Group therapy facilitation
Team oversight
Stakeholder collaboration
Staff evaluation
Multitasking
Adaptability and flexibility
Self-motivation
Personal Information
Title: BHT Supervisor
Certification
- Peer Recovery Support Specialist
- CPR Certification
Custom
Loaded extracted material onto haulage vehicles safely according to established procedures.
Timeline
Weekend Program Supervisor & Community Relations
Wise Path Recovery Centers
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
West Virginia Sober Living
02.2020 - 02.2024Read More
Business Owner
Budget Landscaping
04.2017 - CurrentRead More
Underground Coal Miner
Consol Energy
01.2009 - 04.2017Read More
Mapletown High School
High School Diploma
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