Romello Davis
Washington,DC
Summary
- Dedicated professional with broad range of experience delivering comprehensive case management to residents in long-term facilities and social services programs. Highly accomplished in fostering meaningful relationships and developing effective short-term and long-term plans to achieve client goals. Complete understanding of complex considerations governing assessment and treatment.
- Passionate counselor committed to helping clients work toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing personal strengths. Honest and disciplined professional with several years of comprehensive experience in residential and outpatient care. Impeccable communicator possessing ethical decision-making abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
Universal Healthcare Management Services
Washington, DC
08.2023 - Current
- Provide direct support, supervision, and mentorship to court-involved youth ages 14–18 in a structured residential setting.
- Facilitate weekly group sessions on life skills, positive identity, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution.
- Collaborate regularly with probation officers, attorneys, social workers, and judges to provide behavioral updates, advocate for clients, and contribute to court reports and hearings.
- Maintain regular communication with youth’s families and guardians to support reintegration efforts, promote family engagement, and address behavioral needs at home.
- Document behavioral incidents, progress notes, and treatment updates for internal case management and court-mandated reporting.
- Design and deliver tailored lesson plans and activities that address issues such as anger management, street safety, goal setting, and self-esteem.
Program Instructor
Reach Incorporated
Washington, DC
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Provided individualized instruction to keep all students at expected skill level.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and innovation.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Conducted regular check-ins with mentees to discuss academic and personal challenges.
- Read stories to children to promote language development and literacy skills.
- Researched current trends in literacy education to inform program design decisions.
Co-Facilitator
Transition Walkers
Washington, DC
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Assisted in developing and delivering training sessions for youth participants between the age groups of 17-25.
- Single mothers of different ethnic backgrounds as well as misguided young men.
- Organized, co-facilitated, and facilitated group discussions, activities, and exercises.
- Provided feedback to participants on their performance during workshops.
- Conducted pre-and post-workshop assessments to measure progress of participants.
- Created and maintained a safe learning environment for all participants.
- Developed strategies to engage participants in active learning experiences.
- Collaborated with other facilitators to ensure smooth delivery of programs.
- Served as an advisor or mentor to students enrolled in the program.
Student Government Association Vice President
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
- Formulated policies that improved operational efficiency and productivity.
- Directed business development initiatives, including acquisitions and joint venture agreements.
- Managed financial operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities.
- Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
Resident Assistant
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Assisted over 250 students with problem resolution through mediation and conflict management techniques.
- Organized group outings off-campus for students who lived in the residence hall.
- Established office hours each week where students could come meet one-on-one with RAs about any concerns they had.
- Coordinated student events such as movie nights, game nights, and other social activities.
- Supervised and monitored activities of residents in the dormitory to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations within the residence hall.
- Conducted weekly floor meetings to discuss safety protocols, campus resources, and upcoming events.
- Educated residents on university policies and procedures related to residential living.
- Developed positive relationships with all members of the residence hall community.
Mentor/Facilitator
Maryland Multicultural Youth Center
Silver Spring, MD
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Company Overview: JoAnn Leleck Elementary School
- Monitored and evaluated mentees' progress, providing feedback and guidance to ensure success between the ages of 10-17.
- Mentored individuals on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving and goal setting.
- Facilitated group activities for mentors aged between 17-25 and mentees to build relationships and foster collaboration.
- Developed policy initiatives to promote social justice and equality.
- Solved social problems, transformed struggling and fragmented communities into cohesive, safe groups with sound economies and team spirit.
- JoAnn Leleck Elementary School
Server | Key Holder
Bar Louie
Wheaton, MD
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Inspected physical condition of store premises to identify any maintenance issues.
- Always monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Conducted regular audits on store supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Provided customer service including cashiering, merchandising and restocking shelves.
- Performed regular server duties.
- Managed key holder responsibilities such as opening and closing the store, setting alarms.
Host
Congressional Country Club
Bethesda, MD
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions.
- Took reservations over the phone and in person.
- Provided customers with accurate wait times and monitored waiting list.
- Processed payments from customers using a POS system.
- Resolved conflicts between customers when necessary.
- Contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
Server | Key Holder
Outback Steakhouse
Silver Spring, MD
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Point-of-sale systems.
- Alcoholic beverage regulation.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Supervised employees by providing direction on tasks and expectations regarding customer service standards.
- Managed key holder responsibilities such as opening and closing the store, setting alarms.
- Ensured store was opened and closed in a timely manner according to company policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC05.2028
Professional Bartender -
Professional Bartending School
Arlington, VA01.2025
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05-2022
Associate in Science (AS) - Psychology
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD12-2021
Skills
- Positive Youth Development
- Mandated Reporting Procedures
- Safety Planning
- Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
- Mixology
- Hospitality Service
- Alcohol Awareness
- Behavioral Intervention Planning
- Crisis De-escalation Techniques
- Documentation and Case Note Writing
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Conflict Resolution Strategies
- Behavioral Assessment
Certification
- Alcohol Certification - TIPS
- Food Handler's Permit
- CPR
- First Aid
Accomplishments
- Https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/nearly-1500-students-facing-homelessness-in-montgomery-county/
- Https://www.facebook.com/laycdc/photos/a.133663184625/10156254987774626/?type=3&mibextid=cr9u03
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Instructor
Reach Incorporated
02.2025 - 06.2025
Counselor
Universal Healthcare Management Services
08.2023 - Current
Student Government Association Vice President
Allegany College of Maryland
08.2020 - 04.2022
Resident Assistant
Allegany College of Maryland
07.2020 - 04.2022
Co-Facilitator
Transition Walkers
04.2020 - 08.2023
Host
Congressional Country Club
05.2017 - 07.2019
Server | Key Holder
Bar Louie
02.2017 - 12.2019
Mentor/Facilitator
Maryland Multicultural Youth Center
08.2016 - 07.2020
Server | Key Holder
Outback Steakhouse
08.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of The District of Columbia
Professional Bartender -
Professional Bartending School
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Allegany College of Maryland
Associate in Science (AS) - Psychology
Allegany College of Maryland
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