STANLEY RUGUMAYO
Charlottesville,Virginia
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Support Specialist
Gateway Homes
01.2019 - Current
- Supervised adults aged 18+ with severe and persistent mental illness in a residential group home setting by clients' service plan
- Enhanced quality of life for over 20 clients, with a 90% success rate in plan adherence and target progression, positive outcomes and discharges, optimal family participation, and adoption of teachings and techniques, including skill-building practices
- Collaborated with multiple health professionals as an interdisciplinary team
- Documented clients' progress and needs throughout 8 hours
- Led daily psycho-social therapeutic support groups and interventions to strengthen and increase clients' ADLs
- Provided direct care and support through behavioral therapy techniques, encouraging feedback, and mental health counseling in a home environment
- Integrated direct care with community resources to provide an effective care plan for each client.
Logistics/Warehouse Associate
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Inventory and data management of the warehouse
- Supplying merchandise to 4 stores according to the supply and demand of each location
- Communication between logistics, stores, warehouse, and management team members
- Established relationships with academic institutions, corporations & government agencies
- Logistical coordination with individual donors in the local communities.
Business Operations Manager
Ruggi’s
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Management of inventory, buying, and client service
- Responsible for overall market strategy, prospect identification and qualification
- Built buyer-seller relationships through sales and marketing
- Supervised transportation of merchandise from manufacturers to buyers
- Networked with Downtown Business Association, local Chamber of Commerce and area non-profit organizations.
Men’s Merchandise Specialist
JC Penney
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Developed strong clientele relations
- Increased sales by creating new visual displays through product placement and innovative styles
- Awarded All Star in 2000 and 2001 for outstanding sales and customer service and Employee of the Month in 2001.
Education
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Healthcare Management
The University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VirginiaAssociate of Science (General Studies) Degree -
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VirginiaSkills
- Swahili
- CPR/First Aide TOVA Certified
- Global/Intercultural Competence
- Crisis Intervention and Management/Conflict Management
- Motivational Interviewing/Active Listening/Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving
- Medication Aide Certified/Medication Charting
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Activities of Daily Living Assessment
- Microsoft Office
Volunteer Experience
- Mentoring, 2002, 2003, Maintained regular communication with individuals from the International Rescue Committee, Connected refugees/immigrants new to the Charlottesville area, Provided coaching and support, including but not limited to: financial planning, resume writing, and transportation services
- Cross Cultural Exchange, 2017, 2019, Counseled newly settled refugee families in building social networks and enhanced cross-cultural understanding, Provided transportation to the individuals and families to medical appointments
References
Available upon request
Summary
Passionate counselor dedicated to improving the lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.
Timeline
Recovery Support Specialist
Gateway Homes
01.2019 - Current
Logistics/Warehouse Associate
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys
01.2013 - 01.2015
Business Operations Manager
Ruggi’s
01.2004 - 01.2012
Men’s Merchandise Specialist
JC Penney
01.1999 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Healthcare Management
The University of Virginia
Associate of Science (General Studies) Degree -
Piedmont Virginia Community College
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