United States Air Force Veteran with lived experiences, looking to support individuals in need of substance use treatment to live independently in the community
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
VA Recovery Case Manager
Green Mountain Treatment Center
Effingham, NH
10.2023 - Current
Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
Recovery Coach
Reach For Recovery.
Holland, MI
04.2023 - 08.2023
Provides Participants with resources for specific needs
Insurance, housing, food, and employment
Helps facilitate IOP classes, recovery meetings, and supports participants in their pathway to recovery
Creates a recovery plan for each participant.
Recovery Coach
Holyoke Health Center.
08.2022 - 05.2023
Provides support services to individuals in recovery or seeking recovery from substances
Responsible for completing the personalized Recovery Plan with the clients based on the individual’s specific needs and goals
Serves as bridge and liaison with other recovery services such as ATR, Detox Centers, IOP and other agencies to provide clients with supportive services
Appointed to CRS Event planning committee: responsible for planning and coordination of services for recovery clients, community, and staff.
Parcel Team
Amazon Delivery Services.
08.2021 - 08.2022
Responsible for optimizing customer satisfaction by transporting and delivering goods, merchandise, and/or other items in a safe and timely manner.
Commercial Real Estate Sales Associate
First Commercial Realty
Southfield, MI
11.2008 - 02.2019
Responsible for the end-to-end management of transactions for the sale of commercial properties, ensuring a positive client experience.
Facilitated 1 million square feet of Kroger shopping centers in multiple states (Michigan/Ohio)
Represented multiple national retailers
Performed all phases of contract administration including negotiations, property audits and inspections.
Responsible for budget creation, sales, and employee development
Aerospace control and warning systems training Specialist
United States Air Force
04.1998 - 06.2002
Managed and operated systems that included functions involving electronic warfare, surveillance, data link management, identification and weapons control
Recipient: Joint Service Achievement Medal
Recipient: Good Conduct Metal.
Education
Aviation
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
Skills
Electronic medical record use(EMRs) programs-Epic and NextGen
Dynamic public speaker
Relationship Building
Positive Attitude
Client Advocacy
Emotional awareness
Treatment Planning
Organization and Multitasking
Military Experience
United States Air Force, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL, 04/1998, 06/2002, Aerospace control and warning systems training Specialist, Managed and operated systems that included functions involving electronic warfare, surveillance, data link management, identification and weapons control, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Metal
Timeline
VA Recovery Case Manager
Green Mountain Treatment Center
10.2023 - Current
Recovery Coach
Reach For Recovery.
04.2023 - 08.2023
Recovery Coach
Holyoke Health Center.
08.2022 - 05.2023
Parcel Team
Amazon Delivery Services.
08.2021 - 08.2022
Commercial Real Estate Sales Associate
First Commercial Realty
11.2008 - 02.2019
Aerospace control and warning systems training Specialist