Scott Dawson
Chillicothe,Ohio
Summary
Energetic Assembly Technician committed to accurately assembling different components and parts of goods to deliver a quality product which is ready to be sold. Safety-conscious and physically agile with excellent time management skills. Skilled in quality control, precision techniques, and troubleshooting. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptable to changing demands, ensuring reliable and effective production outcomes. Known for maintaining high standards and delivering consistent results. Utilizes problem-solving skills to enhance operational efficiency. Knowledge of quality control and safety protocols.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Integrated Behavioral Health Systems
08.2025 - Current
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address individual client needs and goals.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and recovery strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients' substance use history and mental health status.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
- Led educational workshops focused on relapse prevention and coping strategies for clients and families.
- Mentored junior counselors, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Coordinated closely with probation officers and court systems, facilitating productive collaboration between treatment providers and legal authorities for optimal client outcomes.
Job Coach
Goodwill
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported a diverse clientele in the development and implementation of personalized employment plans, aligning with their skills, interests, and long-term career objectives.
- Developed individualized case management plans tailored to each client's unique circumstances and objectives.
- Delivered wraparound services to address client barriers, incorporating resources such as housing support, childcare referrals, transportation assistance, and skills training.
- Provided one-on-one coaching in resume writing, interview preparation, and professional communication to ensure clients were equipped for job opportunities.
- Facilitated connections between clients and local employers, increasing access to employment opportunities and fostering mutually beneficial relationships.
- Conducted workshops and group sessions focused on job readiness, workplace etiquette, and career advancement strategies.
- Monitored client progress post-employment, offering continued support to sustain successful job retention.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of client interactions and outcomes to ensure the effective evaluation of program success.
- Facilitated referrals to specialized services and programs based on clients' specific needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic and integrated care, ensuring all aspects of clients' well-being were addressed.
Restaurant Manager
Burger King
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Mentored and trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Provided support for customers by addressing complaints quickly and efficiently, displaying exceptional customer service skills.
- Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities.
- Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks and responsibility to departmental employees.
- Coached and motivated team, driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Utilized strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational issues.
- Communicated plans and actions to meet departmental goals.
- Reduced workplace safety or health hazards by enforcing work practices and procedures.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, illustrating adept negotiation skills.
Process Assistant (Assistant Manager)
Amazon
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities.
- Orientated and trained employees, encouraging confidence and helping individuals adapt faster to job roles.
- Monitored team productivity and performance to support goals.
- Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks and responsibility to departmental employees.
- Fill in for Operations Manager as needed.
- Provided employees with guidance in handling difficult problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.
- Participated in long-term planning processes aimed at improving efficiency within existing programs or launching new ones geared towards serving the company better.
- Leads a team of 65-80 associates as manager.
- Leads a department of 250+ associates when filling in as Operation Manager.
- Established operational policies, procedures, standards, and objectives in alignment with organizational goals.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to anticipate potential risks or obstacles within the organization.
- Ensured effective communication among staff members by providing training when necessary.
- Conducted regular walkthrough and inspections of company facilities to verify adherence to safety standards.
- Strategized with leadership to stay ahead of changing customer needs and labor planning concerns.
- Created reports to track performance metrics against established targets.
Utility Worker (Temp)
Bellisio Foods
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Loading and off-loading manufacturing machines.
- Used pallet jack to transport and record precious raw ingredients and other materials including food and trash waste and weight to and from designated.
- FDA Good Manufacturing Principles (GMPs).
- OSHA Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) trained.
- Industry SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing.
- Report unsafe acts, conditions, and/or injuries.
- Report observations of any adverse food safety and food quality conditions.
- Complete light administrative compliance paperwork.
- Operated machinery and equipment to ensure efficient food production processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of work areas to comply with safety regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and reporting shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols.
Habilitation Specialist 2
Frontier Community Services
05.2009 - 06.2013
- Wrote case notes and documented incidents involving clients.
- Conducted comprehensive intake assessments to gather detailed information about clients' backgrounds, needs, and goals.
- Took clients out into the community on a regular basis and maintained close supervision during outings.
- Delivered physical and programmatic aid to clients.
- Supervised and assisted residents with grooming, personal hygiene, meal planning, and housekeeping to promote activities of daily living.
- Delivered training needs, behavior management, and communication to support goal plans.
- Transported residents to and from appointments and other activities to encourage mobility.
- Noted client responses and results to facilitate interventions and assessment through proper documentation.
- Recorded participant behavior and methods to alleviate barriers and progress toward goals.
- Developed resident activities and programming to encourage new skills and maintain present skills.
- Instructed and reinforced target outcomes to help individuals achieve goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adena High School
Frankfort, Ohio05-2006
No Degree - Fine Arts
Ohio University
Chillicothe, Ohio10.2008
Skills
- Attendance Tracking
- Case Management
- Customer-Oriented
- Customer Service
- Client confidentiality
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Operations Management
- Performance Improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Problem-Solving
- Safety Management
- Staff Management
- Team Leadership
- Workflow Management
Certification
- Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant - Preliminary 04/2025 - 05/2026
- First Aid & CPR – Expiration May2027
- Substance Use Disorders Recovery with a Focus on Employment and Education Certificate
- Ethics, Boundaries and Dual Relationships. Professional Issues for Addiction Professionals Certificate
- The Clinical Evaluation: Professional Competencies and Elements to Consider for Using DSM-5 for Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders Certificate
- Treating Chronic Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorders: Individual and Group Counseling Strategies Certificate
- Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy Certificate
- Treatment Planning: Utilizing the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) Certificate
- Treating Early Life Trauma-Related Issues in Early Recovery from Addictive Disorders Certificate
- Relapse Prevention Counseling Certificate
- Providing Services to Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders in Substance Abuse Treatment Part I Certificate
- Overview of Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Certificate
- Ethical Practice with Special Populations Certificate
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Integrated Behavioral Health Systems
08.2025 - Current
Job Coach
Goodwill
04.2025 - 08.2025
Restaurant Manager
Burger King
10.2024 - 03.2025
Process Assistant (Assistant Manager)
Amazon
05.2023 - 10.2024
Utility Worker (Temp)
Bellisio Foods
02.2023 - 04.2023
Habilitation Specialist 2
Frontier Community Services
05.2009 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Adena High School
No Degree - Fine Arts
Ohio University