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Thomas Ruddy

Buffalo,NY

Summary

Expert in crisis handling, alliance building and service screening. Good communication, conflict management and multitasking abilities. Highly motivated and enthusiastic about helping people in need. Experienced crisis response professional knowledgeable about strategies for reintroducing calm to emotionally-charged crisis situations. Skilled in listening, relationship-building and collaborative problem-solving. .

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Support Specialist

ConnectLife
05.2022 - Current

An employee of WNYs only community blood center and federally designated organ, eye, and tissue procurement agency..

-Approach Families of decedent to discuss eye and/or tissue donation. Then complete legal documents with family to facilitate the donation process.

-Input donor data into computer system, including making notes of every point of contact.

-Communicate with coroners, funeral home directors, and ME's regarding eye and tissue donation.

-Answer incoming calls and complete the screener process as needed.

Small Business Owner

Nutty Ruddys Peanut Butter
04.2020 - Current
  • Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.

Designated Hitter

Walgreens
04.2018 - 04.2022

In accordance with state and federal regulations, DHs assist in the pharmacist, under direct supervision.

-Obtains patient and drug information.

-Handled telephone calls with customers and physicians.

-Input patient and drug data, fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs.

Crisis Counselor Volunteer

Crisis Text Line
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
  • Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
  • Evaluated individuals based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.


Customer Service Team Leader

Burger King
11.2015 - 08.2021
  • Trained and supervised team of customer service representatives in providing quality service to customers.
  • Resolved product or service problems by clarifying customer's complaint, determining cause of problem and selecting best solution to solve problem.



Activity Coordinator

Patricias Daycare
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
  • Developed and implemented themes and activities for children between ages of 6m and 14yrs.
  • Maintained individual child records, program records and completed various reports.
  • Conducted clinical observations in classroom and during activities, noting emotional and behavioral health.
  • Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.

Intern

Cortland Downtown Partnership
05.2015 - 09.2015
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.


Animal Shelter Volunteer

SNAPS
03.2011 - 08.2015
  • Cleaned and sanitized cages and living areas to promote health and wellbeing.
  • Kept animals healthy and socialized by providing regular exercises and walks.
  • Assisted with adoption process by providing information about animals to potential adopters.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University At Buffalo
Buffalo
05.2022

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

Tompkins-Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY
05.2020

Skills

  • Crisis Situations
  • Grief Support
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • EMR documentation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Medical Records Review
  • Inter Agency Collaboration
  • Caseload Management
  • Explaining Benefits
  • Public Health
  • Fact-Checking Skills
  • Family Outreach
  • Reading Comprehension

Timeline

Family Support Specialist

ConnectLife
05.2022 - Current

Crisis Counselor Volunteer

Crisis Text Line
10.2020 - 02.2022

Small Business Owner

Nutty Ruddys Peanut Butter
04.2020 - Current

Designated Hitter

Walgreens
04.2018 - 04.2022

Activity Coordinator

Patricias Daycare
01.2018 - 09.2020

Customer Service Team Leader

Burger King
11.2015 - 08.2021

Intern

Cortland Downtown Partnership
05.2015 - 09.2015

Animal Shelter Volunteer

SNAPS
03.2011 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University At Buffalo

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

Tompkins-Cortland Community College
Thomas Ruddy