Stuart Beebe
OKEECHOBEE,Florida
Summary
Experienced drug and alcohol counselor specializing in client advocacy and personalized treatment plans. Skilled in motivational interviewing and relapse prevention, with a strong focus on multicultural competence.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drug and Alcohol Counselor/Supervisor
GEO
Boca Raton, FL
09.2007 - Current
- Facilitatedindividual and group counseling sessions for clients faced with substance use disorders.
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address clients' unique needs and goals.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client progress and adjust treatment accordingly.
- Conducted audits of local sites in order to insure compliance with State mandated requlations and contracts.
Director of Christian Education
First United Methodist Church
Okeechobee, FL
07.2006 - 09.2007
- Developed and implemented educational programs for diverse age groups within church community.
- Coordinated volunteer training sessions to enhance teaching effectiveness and engagement.
- Led curriculum development initiatives to align with church mission and values.
- Fostered collaboration among staff, volunteers, and community members to strengthen educational outreach.
- Created, organized, promoted and oversaw successful Vacatiion Bible School, Christmas and Easter programs.
- Participated in choral and instrumental musical programs.
Governmental Representative/Sales Mentor
Liberty Medical Pharmacy
Jensen Beach, FL
03.2000 - 07.2006
- Monitored patient medication orders and ensured timely delivery of prescriptions.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to verify prescription accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Trained new staff on pharmacy protocols and customer service best practices.
Purchasing and Contracts Manager
Village of Wellington
Wellington, FL
02.2000 - 01.2003
- Managed contract negotiations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Developed and implemented contract templates to streamline operations
- Led cross-functional teams in reviewing contractual obligations and risk assessments
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in contract management and compliance
- Joined State Wide Governmental Purchasing Cooperative On-Line Purchasing group.
- Earned National and State Purchasing Awards.
Purchasing Agent
City of Stuart
Stuart, FL
09.1994 - 01.2000
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to ensure optimal pricing and quality of goods.
- Managed procurement processes for supplies, maintaining compliance with city regulations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to enhance service delivery.
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and optimize inventory levels.
- Instituted a computerized requisition and purchase order system.
- Organized and became President of the Treasure Coast National Institution of Governmental Purchasing Organization.
Purchasing Director
City of Belle Glade
Belle Glade, FL
01.1984 - 09.1994
- Led strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize procurement processes and reduce costs.
- Developed and implemented purchasing policies ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to enhance service delivery and product quality.
- Analyzed market trends and demand forecasts to inform inventory management strategies.
- Joined regional and state and national governmental purchasing organizations. Became President of state group.
- Became lifetime Certified Purchasing Manager and Accredited Purchasing Practitioner.
- Instituted computerized Purchase Order and Requisition systems.
- Created the first Florida State Organizational monthly newsletter.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Andersonville Theological Seminary
Camila, GA01-2008
Skills
- Active learning
- Patient confidentiality
- Clinical documentation
- Professional boundaries
- Relapse prevention
- Client advocacy
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Judgment and decision making
- Addiction recovery support
- Life skills training
- Intervention planning
Certification
State Certified Certified Addictions Professional (CAP)
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Counselor/Supervisor
GEO
09.2007 - Current
Director of Christian Education
First United Methodist Church
07.2006 - 09.2007
Governmental Representative/Sales Mentor
Liberty Medical Pharmacy
03.2000 - 07.2006
Purchasing and Contracts Manager
Village of Wellington
02.2000 - 01.2003
Purchasing Agent
City of Stuart
09.1994 - 01.2000
Purchasing Director
City of Belle Glade
01.1984 - 09.1994
Master of Science - Counseling
Andersonville Theological Seminary