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Robert Harris

East Providence,RI

Summary

Respected youth care professional with proven track record in residential settings. Well-versed in creating supportive environments and fostering positive youth development. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, leveraging effective communication and conflict resolution skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Supervisor

NAFI
04.2024 - Current
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Documented detailed case notes efficiently, maintaining confidentiality while adhering to reporting protocols set forth by the organization.
  • Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.

Graphic Designer

Self Employed Contractor
05.2014 - Current
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.

Youth Counselor

NAFI
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
  • Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
  • Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.

Driver/Caregiver

Papa Pal
03.2022 - 04.2024
  • Drive clients to doctor visits, food shopping and various errands. Spend time with clients for companionship.

Sales Representative

NEPCO Products
04.2019 - 09.2021
  • Equipment Sales and resolved technical questions
  • Demonstration of Roland large format printers
  • Sales in all sign and awning supplies

Field Representative

All American Classics
05.2018 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for set-up, take down and maintaining displays for silent auctions in local businesses. Maintain access and control of local storage unit containing auction products. Enter customer information into online portal system.

Driver

Panera Bread
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Delivers food and catering to customers
  • Prepared food in kitchen

Sign Specialist

Self Employed Contractor
07.2017 - 04.2019
  • Design and produce signs and banners on a contract basis for diverse clientele.

Sales Representative

AA Thrifty Sign & Awning
12.2014 - 07.2017
  • Large format print graphics, signs and awning sales professional with superior business development and retention skills proven by building and maintaining strong relationships with each prospect and customer throughout the sales lifecycle utilizing a consultative, solution-based approach

General and Operations Manager

Sign Creation
01.2009 - 11.2014
  • Design graphics, built signs. Ordered product, monitored inventory, oversaw customer service. Conducted client appointments and maintained regular contact with a diverse client base. Developed strategies for client prospecting and retention. Hired and fired personnel.

Sales Representative/Manager Sales Representatives

Express Wireless
03.1999 - 08.2010
  • Sales, marketing, hiring, firing, scheduling. Conducted regular management meetings with personnel to develop sales opportunities.

Education

Diploma - General

Cranston East
Cranston, RI
06.1991

Skills

  • Management

  • Graphic Design (10 years)

  • Training and mentoring

  • Positive reinforcement

  • De-escalation techniques

  • Attention to detail

  • Youth mentoring

  • Life skills training

  • Behavior management

  • Team leadership

  • Decision-making

  • Staff training and development

Interests

  • Graphic Design
  • Music
  • Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
  • I like trying new recipes and food trends
  • Cooking
  • Team Sports

Timeline

Program Supervisor

NAFI
04.2024 - Current

Youth Counselor

NAFI
04.2023 - 04.2024

Driver/Caregiver

Papa Pal
03.2022 - 04.2024

Sales Representative

NEPCO Products
04.2019 - 09.2021

Field Representative

All American Classics
05.2018 - 03.2020

Driver

Panera Bread
04.2018 - 04.2019

Sign Specialist

Self Employed Contractor
07.2017 - 04.2019

Sales Representative

AA Thrifty Sign & Awning
12.2014 - 07.2017

Graphic Designer

Self Employed Contractor
05.2014 - Current

General and Operations Manager

Sign Creation
01.2009 - 11.2014

Sales Representative/Manager Sales Representatives

Express Wireless
03.1999 - 08.2010

Diploma - General

Cranston East

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