Raymond Kornegay
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Empathetic professional with strong skills in client engagement and psychosocial support. Experienced in recognizing and addressing mental health challenges, ensuring patient safety while fostering a supportive atmosphere for personal growth.
Compassionate mental health support worker skilled in social skills training, psychosocial rehabilitation, and de-escalation techniques. Committed to fostering a safe environment and enhancing client engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Support Worker
FCI
Glenville, WV
02.2022 - 03.2025
- Provided compassionate support to individuals facing mental health challenges, fostering a safe and trusting environment.
- Monitored client progress, documenting behavioral changes and reporting findings to healthcare professionals.
- Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
- Encouraged self-care among patients by teaching coping strategies, stress management techniques, and relaxation exercises.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing empathetic and compassionate support in daily activities.
- Maintained confidentiality while documenting patient information according to HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
Tutor
FCI
Glenville, WV
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Facilitated student homework assistance and study strategy development to deepen understanding of curriculum concepts.
- Developed personalized lesson plans to address individual student needs and learning styles.
- Facilitated group study sessions to promote collaborative learning and peer support among students.
- Monitored student progress, providing constructive feedback to encourage academic growth and confidence.
- Adapted teaching methods based on diverse learning preferences, ensuring all students could achieve their potential.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss best practices and share insights for continuous improvement in tutoring approaches.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
Library Clerk
FCI
Glenville, WV
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Processed and organized library materials for efficient retrieval and circulation.
- Assisted patrons with inquiries, providing excellent customer service and resource guidance.
- Maintained accurate records of library transactions using integrated library systems.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline inventory management processes.
- Conducted regular shelving and cataloging of new acquisitions to enhance collection accessibility.
- Trained new staff on library procedures and operational protocols, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Provided a welcoming environment for patrons by maintaining a clean, orderly, and inviting space for reading, studying, or browsing.
- Maintained an organized library collection by accurately shelving books, periodicals, and other materials according to classification systems.
- Enhanced patron satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate assistance with locating materials and resources.
Sanitation Worker
FCI
Glenville, WV
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Monitored inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
- Maintained a sanitary environment with daily inspections and timely maintenance of assigned areas.
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
- Exceeded performance metrics for efficiency in completing assigned routes or work orders within specified timeframes.
- Supported health initiatives by sanitizing high-traffic areas.
Office Mover
Moving & Storage Services
Brooklyn, NY
06.2012 - 04.2013
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete large-scale office moves in a timely manner.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Maneuvered items carefully through narrow hallways and doorways to prevent damage.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise weighing up to 100 + lbs.
- Packed boxes by filling voids and arranging items to fit appropriately based on size, dimensions, and weight.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Inspected items for damage and reported issues to supervisor for resolution.
- Disconnected and reconstructed furniture by removing headboards from bed frames, unscrewing mirrors from dressers and reassembling tables.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks and other heavy machinery to transfer materials.
- Adhered to safety guidelines and regulations to reduce risk of damage or injury.
Education
No Degree - Business
Glenville State University
Glenville, WV11-2024
Skills
- Social skills training
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- De-escalation techniques
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Organization and preparation
- Adaptive learning
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace safety
- Wrapping and boxing
Accomplishments
-During my time as a tutor I've successfully helped students 4+ obtain their GED's and enroll in college.
-While working as a librarian, I helped individuals understand why reading is important and can help broaden their ideas, as well as, inspire them to be more creative and want to accomplish more for them selves.
-As a sanitation worker, I was team leader and showed my co-workers how to properly use cleaning chemical, work an industrial compactor and how to efficiently execute separating and organizing garbage, recycles, cardboard, and metals.
-During my time in college. I've learned how to organize and manage finances. How to properly document product purchases, sales, inventory and filling out invoices. I learned some marketing analytics as well as branding and consumer behavior.
-As A mental health support worker I've help individual achieve mental stability. By focusing on their breathing which calms the mind. Participating in positive activities that allows them to be in a good mood and avoid being overwhelmed by their thoughts.
-And while working in the field of moving and storage. I assisted in finding ways to make work more easier and can done efficiently.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Tutor
FCI
10.2023 - 04.2024
Mental Health Support Worker
FCI
02.2022 - 03.2025
Library Clerk
FCI
08.2021 - 09.2023
Sanitation Worker
FCI
12.2018 - 03.2020
Office Mover
Moving & Storage Services
06.2012 - 04.2013
No Degree - Business
Glenville State University