Microsoft Office
Lamin Kamara
Teaching
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Understanding counseling and possessing expertise in therapeutic planning, client assessment and group therapy and counseling. Friendly and outgoing professional with 10 years of comprehensive experience providing residential support, crisis intervention and basic supervision. Logical individual committed to providing structure to over 20 residents at 5 facilities. Diligent Resident Advisor proficient in campus procedures, safety standards and emergency response. Energetic, motivated and thorough with excellent conflict resolution and organizational skills. Analytical and attentive professional driven to help students thrive in academic and campus life. Versed in monitoring and fairly enforcing policies among residents. Adept at completing rounds and checking in frequently with residents, proactively resolving challenges.
Overview
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Language
11
11
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor
SERV Behavioral Health Systems
Trenton, NJ
04.2016 - Current
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
- Utilized Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Outlook to fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, incident reports and progress notes.
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services and providing emotional support.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to residents coping with loss and created and developed bereavement groups.
- Strategized to improve resident care and satisfaction and held weekly meetings with directors to advocate for resident needs.
- Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
Counsellor/Teacher
Edison Job Corps Academy
Edison, NJ
04.2009 - 03.2016
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Developed service plans in effort to maintain intact families and improve family functioning.
- Managed caseload of 50 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist youth in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Rite Aide Pharmacy
Morrisville, PA
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Performed freight processing functions, assisting associates with irregularities in receiving freight.
- Managed scheduling and task delegation for 55-member warehouse team.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Maintained excellent performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
- Boosted warehouse operations efficiency by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
Professor of Mathematics
Cuttington University
Monrovia, Liberia
03.2002 - 03.2005
- Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Cuttington University
Gbarnga, Bong County, Liberia 06.2001 - 08.2005
MBA - Business Administration And Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL 04.2014 - 06.2017
Doctor of Business Administration - General Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO 09.2017 - Current
Skills
Good listening skills
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Documented and resolved graduating student's employment which led to achieving greater employment opportunities in Orange County, NJ.
Software
Affiliations
- Freemason
- National Association of Social Workers
Additional Information
I authored the following books:
1. New Business Beginners' Guide
2. Business Plurality
3. The HR Companion
4. The Investor's Creed
5. Birth of a New Liberia
Authored 5 business books
The books consist mainly of ideas about establishing and handling the affairs of business in general. Revamping and making successful gains in business, etc.
Timeline
Doctor of Business Administration - General Management
Colorado Technical University
09.2017 - Current
Residential Counselor
SERV Behavioral Health Systems
04.2016 - Current
MBA - Business Administration And Management
American InterContinental University
04.2014 - 06.2017
Counsellor/Teacher
Edison Job Corps Academy
04.2009 - 03.2016
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Rite Aide Pharmacy
09.2006 - 08.2009
Professor of Mathematics
Cuttington University
03.2002 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Cuttington University
06.2001 - 08.2005
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