MINDY ROBERTSON
Summary
An organized and motivated professional, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings seeking opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PUBLIC SPEAKER & FREELANCE WRITER
08.1992 - Current
Behavior Health Tech Assitant Manager
Hickory Recovery Network
Longview
05.2025 - 03.2026
- Provided direct care to patients and monitored patients' emotional and physical well-being in behavioral health programs.
- Modeled effective communication and problem-solving skills during crisis situations to ensure safety and support for patients, families, and staff.
- Assessed safety risks in the environment and implemented corrective measures.
- Cultivated relationships with staff to strengthen collaboration and improve patient care outcomes.
- Participated in clinical case reviews and other meetings related to client care planning.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Engaged in community outreach initiatives to increase awareness and reduce stigma surrounding behavioral health issues.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ETCADA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Renegotiated and secured grant funding for direct, participant-centered services, enhancing access to food, shelter, and other immediate needs.
- Identified and secured $400,000 Naloxone Hub Center Grant, enabling free Naloxone distribution and comprehensive training programs.
- Presented at conferences and community meetings to promote ETCADA services, fostering collaboration and strengthening relationships within the behavioral health system.
CORE CERTIFICATION TRAINER
Community Advocacy Research and Evaluation Consulting Group, Inc.
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Delivered presentations to engage communities in effective engagement strategies.
- Implemented best practices in adult learning principles for diverse audiences.
- Evaluated participant feedback to refine training sessions for greater impact.
- Developed training materials to enhance understanding of community advocacy programs.
DIRECTOR OF PREVENTION PROGRAMS
ETCADA
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Brought school participation from 37% to 100% to fulfill grant requirements, securing a $1.5 million per year grant for ETCADA.
- Personally moved ETCADA Prevention Program from a paper-based model to digital, streamlining processes and reducing budget costs.
- Using 17 years of public school teaching experience, I took ETCADA curriculum to develop lesson plans and programs that I then brought directly to schools in the 23 counties of Public Health Region 4.
- Redeveloped community booths at local fairs and festivals, enhancing engagement through games, interactive activities, and QR codes.
- Attended and participated in local events (Christmas parades, 5k races, back-to-school events) to strengthen community presence and outreach.
- Represented ETCADA at public speaking engagements, including the Peace of Mind Conference, to advocate for prevention programs.
DATA COORDINATOR
Region 4 Prevention Resource Center
05.2019 - 09.2023
- Took sole responsibility for the Regional Needs Assessment, an annual collection of qualitative and quantitative data that reflected resources and needs for each of the 23 counties that make up Region 4.
- Communicated needs and resources of Region 4 to diverse community audiences, including school boards, city councils, and medical professionals, to drive increased services, funding, and community awareness.
- Represented Region 4 PRC in 46 radio interviews, 12 newspaper interviews, 19 television interviews, and 15 social media interviews to enhance community engagement and awareness.
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER & COORDINATOR
Longview ISD
Longview
08.2000 - 01.2017
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities that enhanced student participation and learning outcomes.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Assisted in developing individual education plans for special needs students.
- Adapted instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling students through differentiated instruction techniques.
- Instructed students on the use of technology for educational purposes.
- Managed student behavior through positive reinforcement methods, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted assessments of students' academic progress, pinpointed areas for growth, and delivered actionable feedback.
Education
BA - ENGLISH
University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX05-2000
Skills
- Public speaking
- Grant Writing
- Training development
- Program management
- Project management
- Stakeholder relations
- Data & Statistical Analysis
- Microsoft - Word & Excel
- Community engagement
Certification
- Advanced Certified Prevention Specialist, 2019-present
- International Certified Prevention Specialist, 2019-present
- Grant Writing
- Microsoft - Word & Excel
- Data & Statistical Analysis
References
- Mari Gutierrez, CCBHC Program Coordinator, Andrews Center, 903-952-1900, mgutierrez@andrewscenter.com
- Ashlei Loyd, Manager of Prevention Programs, NextStep Community Solutions, 903-714-9379, ashlei.loyd@nextstepcsi.com
Awards
- Community Partner of the Year, Next Step Community Solutions Coalition, 2023
- Recognition for Contributions, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2022
- Recognition for Contributions, United Way, 2021-present (annual)
- PCORI Grant Recognition, Rural Health College, University of Texas of Tyler, 2020, 2024
Public Speaking
- APPM Conference, 2023-present
- Peace of Mind Conference, 2023
- CAPSA Conference, 2020-present
- ETCOG REACH Conference, 2023-present
- MCC Women's Health Conference, 2022-present
- Various local news interviews
Timeline
Behavior Health Tech Assitant Manager
Hickory Recovery Network
05.2025 - 03.2026
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ETCADA
03.2024 - 08.2024
DIRECTOR OF PREVENTION PROGRAMS
ETCADA
10.2023 - 03.2024
CORE CERTIFICATION TRAINER
Community Advocacy Research and Evaluation Consulting Group, Inc.
10.2022 - 05.2024
DATA COORDINATOR
Region 4 Prevention Resource Center
05.2019 - 09.2023
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER & COORDINATOR
Longview ISD
08.2000 - 01.2017
PUBLIC SPEAKER & FREELANCE WRITER
08.1992 - Current
BA - ENGLISH
University of Texas at Tyler