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Larry Watson

Social Worker
Louisville,KY

Summary

Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager

Our Place Drug And Alcohol Educational Services
New Albany, IN
02.2022 - Current

Contracted to provide drug and alcohol treatment services to individuals referred by the Washington County IN. Court system.

Provide standardized assessments to determine the level of care needed for each individual based on criteria provided by the American society of Addiction Medicine.

Providing Early Intervention, Out-patient and Intensive Out-patient Services, including group sessions 2 to 3 times per week.

Server

The Cafe At Paristown
Louisville , KY.
04.2015 - 07.2022
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Packing Lead

McKesson Pharmaceutical
Shepredsville, KY.
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Provided direct leadership to a pack team of thirty individuals.
  • Trained all personnel on in freezer safety and CDC packing requirements.
  • Supervised the packing of the Moderna Vaccine at freezer temperatures in excess of -20 degrees.
  • Maintained constant communication with the team to ensure their safety.
  • Reviewed outbound merchandise for errors or complications to ensure complete safety
  • Provided power equipment training to new team members.

General Manager

Finn's Southern Kitchen
Louisville, KY
04.2016 - 10.2016
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.

General Manager

The Village Anchor
Louisville, KY
08.2012 - 03.2015
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.

General Manager

Ice House/Crushed Ice Events Catering
Louisville, KY
05.2010 - 07.2012
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.

General Manager

Avalon Fine American Cuisine
Louisville, KY
08.2005 - 05.2010
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.

Education

No Degree - Business

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Louisville , Kent School
Louisville, KY
12.2021

Skills

  • Group Therapy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Treatment Planning
  • Resource Identification
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Records Management
  • Program Development
  • Client Advocacy
  • Case Planning
  • Social Work
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Timeline

Case Manager

Our Place Drug And Alcohol Educational Services
02.2022 - Current

Packing Lead

McKesson Pharmaceutical
12.2020 - 05.2021

General Manager

Finn's Southern Kitchen
04.2016 - 10.2016

Server

The Cafe At Paristown
04.2015 - 07.2022

General Manager

The Village Anchor
08.2012 - 03.2015

General Manager

Ice House/Crushed Ice Events Catering
05.2010 - 07.2012

General Manager

Avalon Fine American Cuisine
08.2005 - 05.2010

No Degree - Business

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Louisville , Kent School
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