Larry K. Williams
Orlando
Summary
Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for a collaborative approach and commitment to excellence in community organizing, health, and social issues to empower at-risk individuals and communities.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Simeon Resource and Development Center for Men, Inc
01.2008 - Current
- Executive Director, manage staff, volunteers and budget
- Develop, write and manage grants
- Coordinate resource development strategies
Orange County Health Department
05.2005 - 12.2007
- Assisted with the development of Orange County Health Department Marketing Plan
- Assisted with the development of Orange County Health Department Strategic Plan
- Managed Office of Health Education staff
- Managed Office of Minority Health staff
- Assisted with research and evaluation activities
- Contract management
- Assisted with grant writing activities
- Community Planning and Assessment Division
Operations and Management Consultant
Orange County Health Department
01.1999 - 04.2005
- Developed coalitions with community-based organizations.
- Contracted community-based organizations to provide risk reduction information to target high-risk populations.
- Managed Health and Human Services/ Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Demonstration Project.
- Assisted with research efforts to address ethnic and racial disparities
- Managed and conduct educational sessions for a Title X Program targeting males (Champion Club)
- Conducted prostate and testicular cancer and sexually transmitted diseases educational sessions in correctional facilities, churches and community centers, targeting males.
- Founding member of the Central Florida Partnership on Health Disparities
- Assisted with the development of Orange County Health Department’s comprehensive marketing plan
- OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH
Senior Human Services
Orange County Health Department
08.1991 - 01.1999
- Contracted with community-based organizations to provide reduction information to target high-risk populations
- Developed and organized educational prevention programs.
- Conducted risk reduction presentations
- Developed and maintained relations with media organizations.
Health Services Representative
Orange County Health Department
04.1989 - 08.1991
- Provided pre- and post-test counseling for clients requesting HIV antibody testing in accordance with established guidelines.
- Conducted HIV/AIDS outreach in the community.
Adoption Counselor
HRS Children, Youth & Families Program Office
06.1987 - 04.1989
- Provided on-going supervision and support to foster and/or adoptive families ensuring suitable living environments for foster children.
- Coordinated resources and service necessary to meet the needs of the child.
Health Services Representative
HRS Orange County Public Health Unit - Sexually Transmitted Diseases Unit
05.1983 - 06.1987
- Coordinated field investigations to identify other persons "at risk".
- Case analysis.
- Timely preparation of documents relative to epidemiologic reports.
Assistant Program Director
La Amistad - Adolescent Emotional Treatment Center
03.1982 - 05.1983
- Conducted behavioral modification group activities.
- Behavioral assessment and treatment planning.
Counselor I
The Center for Drug-Free Living
09.1981 - 05.1983
- Conducted group and family counseling sessions.
- Handled crisis calls and provided appropriate referrals for rehabilitation and crisis intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL06.1981
Master of Science - Counseling
Troy State University
06.1997
Skills
- Training and Group Facilitation
- Conference Planning
- Planning and Organizing Community Events
- Creating and Initiating Ideas
- Capacity Building/Technical Assistance
- Grant Writing
- Certified Career Development Facilitator
- Community engagement
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Operations management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Contract management
Publications
- EVENT: Ninth Annual Florida HIV Conference of the Florida AIDS Education & Training Center Orlando, FL April 25-27, 2000 TITLE: Reaching the Forgotten: Outreach Strategies to Minorities AUTHORS: Larry Williams, MS, MaryBeth Zeni Crockett, ScD, MSN
- EVENT: National Health and Fitness Association Convention: Reality Check: Our Health and Fitness Orlando, FL March 21-22, 2000 TITLE: Capacity Building for HIV Prevention AUTHORS: Larry Williams, MS
- EVENT: Eleventh Annual National Conference on Social Work & HIV/AIDS Chicago, IL May 26-29, 2000 TITLE: Farmworkers Association of Florida/AIDS Project: The Integration of HIV Prevention Services into Migrant Health Services AUTHORS: Marie-Jose Francois MD, MPH, CHES; Larry Williams, MS; MaryBeth Zeni Crockett, ScD, MSN PRESENTERS: Marie-Jose Francois and Larry Williams
- EVENT: The 1999 National HIV Prevention Conference Atlanta, GA August 29-September 1, 1999 TITLE: A Collaboration Between Orange County Health Department and Orange County Public Schools to Implement a School-Based Production to Address At-Risk Behavior AUTHORS: Larry Williams, MS; Brenda Muench, BA; MaryBeth Gehl, ScD, MSN PRESENTER: Larry Williams
- EVENT: The 1999 National HIV Prevention Conference Atlanta, GA August 29-September 1, 1999 TITLE: Farmworkers Association of Florida/AIDS Project: The Integration of HIV Prevention Services into Migrant Health Services AUTHORS: Marie-Jose Francois, MD, MPH, CHES; Larry Williams, MS; MaryBeth Gehl, ScD, MSN PRESENTERS: Marie-Jose Francois and Larry Williams
- EVENT: The 1999 National HIV Prevention Conference Atlanta, GA August 29-September 1, 1999 TITLE: Capacity Building for HIV Prevention: Partnering with the African-American Faith Community AUTHORS: Pastor Jean Payton, Executive Director of REACH OUT; Larry Williams, MS; MaryBeth Gehl, ScD, MSN PRESENTERS: Jean Payton and Larry Williams
- EVENT: The 1999 National HIV Prevention Conference Atlanta, GA August 29-September 1, 1999 TITLE: The Establishment of STD Screening and HIV Counseling and Testing Services at a Juvenile Detention Center in Orange County, Florida AUTHORS: Larry Williams, MS; Anthony Washington, BA; MaryBeth Gehl, ScD, MSN PRESENTERS: Larry Williams and Anthony Washington
- EVENT: The American Public Health Association Chicago, IL November 7-11, 1999 TITLE: Capacity Building for HIV Prevention: Partnering with the African-American Faith Community AUTHORS: Pastor Jean Payton, Executive Director of REACH OUT; Larry Williams, MS; MaryBeth Gehl, ScD, MSN PRESENTER: Larry Williams
- EVENT: The American Public Health Association Chicago, IL November 7-11, 1999 TITLE: Farmworkers Association of Florida/AIDS Project: The Integration of HIV Prevention Services into Migrant Health Services AUTHORS: Marie-Jose Francois, MD, MPH, CHES; Larry Williams, MS; MaryBeth Gehl, ScD, MSN PRESENTERS: Larry Williams
Timeline
Executive Director
Simeon Resource and Development Center for Men, Inc
01.2008 - Current
Orange County Health Department
05.2005 - 12.2007
Operations and Management Consultant
Orange County Health Department
01.1999 - 04.2005
Senior Human Services
Orange County Health Department
08.1991 - 01.1999
Health Services Representative
Orange County Health Department
04.1989 - 08.1991
Adoption Counselor
HRS Children, Youth & Families Program Office
06.1987 - 04.1989
Health Services Representative
HRS Orange County Public Health Unit - Sexually Transmitted Diseases Unit
05.1983 - 06.1987
Assistant Program Director
La Amistad - Adolescent Emotional Treatment Center
03.1982 - 05.1983
Counselor I
The Center for Drug-Free Living
09.1981 - 05.1983
Master of Science - Counseling
Troy State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Central Florida
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