Patrick Reid
Shippensburg,PA
Summary
Professional with over three decades of experiencing working with delinquent youth, their placing agencies, families and employees. I am also a proud Marine having served over seven years as well as time with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. I bring a unique blend of management skills, compassion and realistic approaches to uncertain situations.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Manager
Abraxas Leadership Development Program
04.2013 - Current
- Developed, implemented and trained curriculum for new staff employees, preparing them for a career in Youth Services as well as ongoing training for seasoned staff while maintaining over 130 individual staff files and records.
- Taught critical intervention strategies and meaningful interaction skills to all staff as well as conducted leadership seminars for supervisors and managers.
Program Manager
Abraxas Leadership Development Program
06.2009 - 04.2013
- Oversaw daily operations in a youth facility serving up to 128 children and employing over 130 employees.
- Was responsible for the welfare and safety of all clients and the professional conduct of all employees.
- Was often involved in customer service situations resolving delicate issues between the company, court authorities and families.
- Was responsible for overseeing and directly supervising 7 senior managers operating four different units of clients, providing technical assistance when needed, as well as coaching and discipline.
- Lastly, was responsible for managing the schedule and payroll.
Treatment Supervisor
Abraxas Leadership Development Program
06.2004 - 06.2009
- Was directly responsible for the welfare of up to 40 clients as well as the training and development of up to 18 employees.
- Conducted scheduling, personnel and personal conflict resolutions meetings and managed crisis events.
Youth Sports Coordinator
City of Orange Beach
Orange Beach, AL
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Advertised and coordinated all aspects of the city youth sports programs.
- Was responsible for coordinating sign-ups, coaches, game schedules and referees.
- Ensured the safety of all patrons and was responsible for providing immediate conflict resolutions for unsportsmanlike and unruly behaviors and actions.
Life Skills Worker, Counselor and Trainer
Abraxas Leadership Development Program
04.1996 - 04.2001
- As an entry level direct care worker, I learned how to interact with the client’s court ordered to a youth service facility.
- My responsibilities included ensuring the clients performed according to the rules of the program, provided positive reinforcement as well as processed negative and unsafe behaviors.
- I also conducted groups pertaining to a variety of life skills subjects.
- As a counselor, I met one-on-one with clients to discuss and provided mentorship regarding a wide range of issues the juveniles experienced, as well as future plans and goals.
- As a trainer, I instructed staff on basic regulatory topics to include Safe Crisis Management and CPR.
Marine
United States Marine Corps
08.1988 - 02.1996
- As a Marine, values taught by my parents, were reinforced with instilling a higher level of teamwork, commitment and honor to all aspects of life.
- I was introduced to diverse situations overseas as well as in training scenarios.
- I learned the art of leadership and leading.
- I was responsible for the training and welfare of younger Marines and the safety and morale of Marines when deployed.
- To date, it has been my highest honor to serve our country!
Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps
08.1988 - 05.1992
- Served as a Field Radio Operator (2531) working with mainly VHF man packed radios and cryptologic gear.
- Most common gear worked with was the PRC-77, PRC-104, PRC-113, KY-57, RC-292, MRC- 142, and the KL-43D.
- The configurations were mainly for infantry, artillery and support units.
- During this time, I also learned much about field expedient antennas and theory.
- Deployed numerous times during this time honing field craft skills in real life scenarios.
Communications Instructor
United States Marine Corps
Sneads Ferry, NC
05.1992 - 10.1993
- Served as a communications instructor at the MARFORLANT Comm School located in Sneads Ferry, NC.
- Taught curriculum ranging from basic radio configurations and basic radio etiquette to more complex satellite communications equipment.
Radio Chief and Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
10.1993 - 02.1996
- Served as Radio Chief and Platoon Sergeant for the 8th Engineer Support Bn.
- Was responsible for personnel, gear, training and development for up to 40 Marines.
- Deployed to New Mexico in support of JTF-6 being responsible for field, base and relay communications.
Fire Direction Chief
PA Army National Guard
04.1996 - 04.2000
- Served with the 108th FA as a Fire Direction Chief and served as a recruiter for a period of 6 months.
Timeline
Training Manager
Abraxas Leadership Development Program
04.2013 - Current
Program Manager
Abraxas Leadership Development Program
06.2009 - 04.2013
Treatment Supervisor
Abraxas Leadership Development Program
06.2004 - 06.2009
Youth Sports Coordinator
City of Orange Beach
08.2001 - 05.2004
Life Skills Worker, Counselor and Trainer
Abraxas Leadership Development Program
04.1996 - 04.2001
Fire Direction Chief
PA Army National Guard
04.1996 - 04.2000
Radio Chief and Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
10.1993 - 02.1996
Communications Instructor
United States Marine Corps
05.1992 - 10.1993
Marine
United States Marine Corps
08.1988 - 02.1996
Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps
08.1988 - 05.1992