GILBERT BROWN
Lake Charles,Louisiana
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Prevention & Wellness Supervisor
Acadiana Cares
07.2023 - Current
- Reduced workplace stress, providing effective relational work space environment for all employees.
- Increased participation in wellness initiatives by organizing on-site health workshops. (with guest speakers and local testimonies from clients.)
- Improved client retention with personalized health assessments and progress tracking tools.
- Gain community involvement with several networking strategies for the community.
- Participated in 3 focus groups with Get Loud Louisiana out New Orleans, LA.
Wellness Center Coordinator
Southwest Louisiana AIDS Council
07.2012 - 06.2023
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to risk or prevention of conditions such as lead poisoning, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), prenatal substance abuse, or domestic violence
- Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members
- Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure all have completed required or recommended actions
- Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of targeted community
- Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women
- Identify particular health care needs of individuals in community or target area
- Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
- Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
- Testing and Counseling for Alere Determine HIV-1/2 Ag/Ab Combo, as well as Syphilis and HEP C Rapid Testing
Field Supervisor
Comprehensive Health Systems
10.2008 - 07.2012
- Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service
- Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance
- Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies
- Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications
- Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting operations
- Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered
- Requisition necessary supplies, equipment, or services
- Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports
- Furnish customers with information on events or activities
- Collaborate with staff members to plan or develop programs of events, schedules of activities, or menus
- Recruit and hire staff members
- Take disciplinary action to address performance problems
- Participate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and developments
- Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.
Para-professional
Calcasieu Parish School Board
08.2005 - 10.2007
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests
- Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills
- Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students for whom are responsible
- Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
- Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2020
Associate of Arts Degree -
Southwestern Christian College
Terrell, TX05.1999
High School Diploma -
Washington/Marion Magnet High School
Lake Charles, LA05.1997
Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Vocal Coaching
- Communication Skills
- Company Organizational Skills
- Talk therapy
- Health Education
- Health Promotion
- Supervision and leadership
- Organization and Time Management
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Calm Under Pressure
Timeline
Prevention & Wellness Supervisor
Acadiana Cares
07.2023 - Current
Wellness Center Coordinator
Southwest Louisiana AIDS Council
07.2012 - 06.2023
Field Supervisor
Comprehensive Health Systems
10.2008 - 07.2012
Para-professional
Calcasieu Parish School Board
08.2005 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts Degree -
Southwestern Christian College
High School Diploma -
Washington/Marion Magnet High School
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