Michael T. Cotner
Pueblo West,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized leader who builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Manager
CMHHIP
10.2020 - Current
- Develops policies and procedures, manages day-to-day operations, directs resources, provides recommendations on budget issues related to operation of 233-bed Forensic Mental Health building, prioritizing risk management issues
- Acts as liaison between Department of Public Safety, Division of Facilities Management, Nutrition Services, Safety and Risk management treatment units and clinical departments
- Responsible for building safety and security oversight, fire safety, faculty management, property management, training and orientation for unique duties and systems within Robert Hawkins Building, .
Targeting Officer
U.S. Army
09.2015 - Current
- Trained and supervised 145 individuals from 7 different NATO countries on counter-battery fire operations, HIMARS tactical employment, and use of global strategic assets during operations.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Program Team Coordinator
CMHHIP
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Responsible for developing, enforcing, and reviewing need for various safety and security measures on 35-bed Forensic Mental Health Admission unit
- Provides clinical oversight to ensure unit remains compliant with hospital policy and procedure as well as requirements set forth by state and federal regulatory agencies
- Reviews and approves security related requests by patients and staff
- Acts as building fire warden , ensuring units are current on their required fire drills
- Coordinates with multiple disciplines to provide exceptional patient care and programming for coed medium security admission unit
- Plans, coordinates, and implements clinical programming schedule designed to supply active treatment to both forensic and civil patients
- Maintains unit SDS inventory and provides CMHIP approved hazmat training to all unit staff annually
- Tracks property of patients assigned to unit and coordinates with hospital operations to ensure property storage is policy compliant
- Responsible for patient mail, ensuring compliance with mailroom and hospital policies
- Acts as unit patient advocate during patient grievance process, ensuring issues are resolved in timely manner.
- Supervised two employees.
- Developed process improvements and offered actionable solutions to correct recurring issues.
Correctional Security Officer II (Sergeant)
CMHIP
09.2014 - 01.2019
- Position ensures daily safe treatment and transport of patients
- Maintains accountability of patients during routine wellness checks as well as 1:1 observation during patient treatment
- Aids clinical staff with patient treatment by providing secure transport to groups, activities, and off unit appointments
- Provides feedback regarding behavioral observations to multidisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive care for treatment resistant patients
- Provides direct input and recommendations for formulation and implementation of behavior plans
- Attends monthly plan of care reviews with treatment team to assist patients in achieving goals outlined by treatment team
- Attends team meetings and provides clear communication to ensure consistent behavioral interventions.
Correctional Security Officer III
CMHIP
05.2013 - 09.2014
- Supervised 10 Correctional Security Officers
- Completed employee performance evaluations, progressive discipline, employee conflict mediation, and mentoring employees to help them grow and develop
- Responsible for assessing safety and securing needs of each unit in Robert Hawkins Facility to assign officers to areas of concern
- Awarded Commendation from Department of Public Safety for work as Correctional Lieutenant by helping to revise current policies, aiding in writing policy for E2D Wing, and excellence in supervisory role
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions of staffing and duty management
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Colorado State University Global Campus
Aurora, CO06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley06.2007
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Organizational Systems
- Coordinate Operations
- Operations Management
- Building System Functionality
- Security Management and Enhancement
- Rules And Regulations
- Budgetary Oversight
Accomplishments
- Achieved campus-wide increased safety accountability by introducing Item Approval Process for staff requesting approval for potentially dangerous items to enter patient areas.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of six in the development of CMHHIP Departmental Google Site Project.
Timeline
Building Manager
CMHHIP
10.2020 - Current
Program Team Coordinator
CMHHIP
01.2019 - 10.2020
Targeting Officer
U.S. Army
09.2015 - Current
Correctional Security Officer II (Sergeant)
CMHIP
09.2014 - 01.2019
Correctional Security Officer III
CMHIP
05.2013 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Colorado State University Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
Additional Information
Currently enrolled in Project Manager Professional certification program in March 2023
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