Gregory Logsdon
Portland
Summary
While my recent experience as a consultant and an owner operator of an event hosting company is not that applicable in the field of addiction Counseling, my 4 years of experience caring for someone who was deep in the throes of their addiction is. During my time with them I worked to help my client through all the difficulties posed by his dependence on prescribed methadone and his dependence on poorly funded state-managed care for low income clients. My experience in managing my clients strong daily compulsion to use substances (in addition to their prescribed drugs) included an assortment of positive activities like counseling, exercise, education, field trips and other outdoor activities has provided me with a good background for entering addiction counseling. My ongoing research over the past 20 years into the long term effects of substance abuse on the body's autonomic nervous system and brain chemistry has provided me with a wealth of understanding and discernment as to what works in addiction treatment and what doesn't. This is why I am hoping for employment in a facility with a holistic based approach to addiction counseling. I am, however, open to working in a clinic that uses medication assisted treatment if there is a stated long term intention in the clinic's operating policy to eventually get their clients on M.A.T. completely drug free.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Partners Unlimited
Towson
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to suggest necessary improvements.
Owner/Operations Manager
Urban Light and Magic
Portland
11.2008 - 08.2022
- Coordinated project timelines and resources for various art installations.
- Organized community events to promote local artists and foster collaboration.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow across departments.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational productivity and reduce delays.
- Conducted regular assessments of operational processes for continual enhancement.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Implemented innovative strategies that reduced operating costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
- Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
In-Home Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
San Francisco
03.2008 - 01.2011
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medications as prescribed while monitoring client health conditions.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks.
- Documented client progress and reported any changes to healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to appointments and social activities.
- Communicated effectively with families to address concerns and provide updates on care.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Provided emotional support by listening attentively to concerns expressed by clients.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Respected client privacy rights at all times when providing services.
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly individuals in their homes.
- Followed agency policies and procedures when delivering care.
- Encouraged social interaction among clients through conversation or participation in activities.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety, and comfort under physician direction.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or recreational activities.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Observed physical and mental condition of clients and reported any changes to supervisor.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Organized client medications for timely administration.
- Assisted clients with prescribed exercises.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to caregiving duties.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alief Hastings
Houston, TX06-1983
Skills
- Project management
- Financial modeling
- Policy analysis
- Policy development
- Project coordination
- Budget management
- Financial analysis
- Process improvement
- Budget administration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Consultant
Partners Unlimited
05.2022 - Current
Owner/Operations Manager
Urban Light and Magic
11.2008 - 08.2022
In-Home Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
03.2008 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Alief Hastings