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Work History
Education
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Presentations And Outreach
Community Service
Specialized Training And Certifications
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Richard Gamboa

Smithville,TX

Summary

Dedicated Transition Coordinator with a focus on enhancing student experiences through effective communication and problem-solving. Skilled in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, ensuring seamless transitions for students. Notable achievements in developing and executing comprehensive transition plans that yield positive results. Highly motivated and resourceful, with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transition Coordinator

The Excel Center, Goodwill Central Texas
Austin, TX
08.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated transition plans for justice-impacted students entering adult high school diploma programs.
  • Led pre-release planning in partnership with Justice Education campuses and community agencies.
  • Facilitated onboarding and mentorship to enhance retention and graduation rates.
  • Maintained statewide referral networks for housing, employment, mental health, and vocational training resources.

Life coach

Goodwill Excel Center (South Campus)
Austin, TX
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Facilitated student onboarding through counseling and mentoring on SMART goal-setting for academic success.
  • Guided clients in setting realistic goals and strategies for achievement.
  • Implemented assessment tools to evaluate client strengths and challenges.
  • Encouraged development of effective study habits and time management strategies.
  • Utilized mentoring techniques to assist students in overcoming personal and academic obstacles.
  • Promoted resilience and a positive mindset to enhance educational progress despite life challenges.

JCO 3 Juvenile Corrections Officer

Giddings State School
Giddings, TX
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Build trusting relationships with youth, providing mentorship and guidance to support their emotional growth, self-regulation, and positive decision-making.
  • Facilitate skill development and empowerment by teaching accountability, communication, conflict resolution, and encouraging participation in pro-social activities.
  • Create and maintain a structured, safe, and supportive environment that promotes youth well-being, rehabilitation, and equitable treatment.
  • Ensure thorough documentation, compliance with legal and ethical standards, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advocate for youth needs and rights.

Case Manager

Giddings State School
Giddings, TX
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for youth, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, families, and community resources to support rehabilitation and reintegration.
  • Coordinate with internal staff and external agencies to ensure continuity of care, facilitate skill-building group sessions, and monitor progress while addressing potential disparities and compliance with juvenile justice laws.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and progress reports in accordance with HIPAA and agency policies, while supporting youth transitions to community reintegration and recidivism prevention.
  • Assessed client needs through interviews and observations.

Infantryman & Team Lead

United States Military
07.2005 - 08.2013
  • Led and mentored diverse teams in high-pressure environments, fostering trust, resilience, and effective communication to achieve mission goals and support individual well-being.
  • Coordinated logistics and resources to ensure team readiness and safety, demonstrating strong organizational skills applicable to case management and resource allocation.
  • Maintained detailed reports on personnel performance, incidents, and operational activities, ensuring accountability and compliance with military regulations and ethical standards.
  • Assisted in planning logistics for troop movements and supply deliveries.
  • Provided support during humanitarian missions, fostering community relations with local populations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05-2020

Associate of Science - Social Work

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
05-2018

Skills

  • Program coordination
  • Case management
  • Educational outreach
  • Student engagement
  • Network building
  • Partnership building
  • Data tracking
  • Reporting
  • Conflict resolution
  • Crisis intervention
  • Transition planning
  • Resource coordination
  • Individualized assessment
  • Case documentation
  • Community engagement
  • Youth advocacy
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking

Presentations And Outreach

  • Guest speaker at Justice Education campus meetings on re-entry planning.
  • Facilitated workshops on resource navigation for returning citizens.
  • Development of Standard Operating Procedures for transitioning incarcerated students into post-release education.
  • Presented best practices and effective strategies to state organizations on working with justice-impacted individuals during prison release, fostering improved reentry outcomes and interagency collaboration.

Community Service

  • Provide mentorship and networking support to justice-involved individuals seeking education and employment.
  • Collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders—including individuals with lived experience, community leaders, and service providers—to oversee and align strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing reentry outcomes for justice-impacted individuals in Austin/Travis County.

Specialized Training And Certifications

  • Combat Life Savers Course
  • CPR Certified
  • Handle with Care – Behavior Management System
  • Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
  • RES Re-entry employment specialist

Research And Academic Interests

  • Re-entry program development and evaluation
  • Education as a tool for reducing recidivism
  • Community reintegration strategies for justice-impacted individuals
  • Trauma-informed approaches to adult learning

Affiliations

  • Active with family and on the grill
  • Spending time with Grandkids
  • Chores around the land

Certification

  • RES Re-entry Employment Specialist

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Transition Coordinator

The Excel Center, Goodwill Central Texas
08.2024 - Current

Life coach

Goodwill Excel Center (South Campus)
08.2021 - 08.2023

JCO 3 Juvenile Corrections Officer

Giddings State School
01.2021 - 11.2021

Case Manager

Giddings State School
06.2020 - 07.2021

Infantryman & Team Lead

United States Military
07.2005 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Texas State University

Associate of Science - Social Work

Austin Community College

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