Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Hobbies and Interests
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TODD A. McGRUDER

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

Bachelors Degree in Public Health, University of Nebraska at Omaha 2008. Working toward Masters Degree in Counseling, Graduate in Fall 2015, Dean’s List, G.P.A. 3.3/4.0, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha Nebraska Outreach Coordinator for Omaha Housing Authority since March 2009 to current. Working Alegent Health, Lasting Hope, as a successful Behavioral Services Technician accepting many tasks. 20 years of successful coaching/wrestling history including Benson High School, Boys Town and Salvation Army. Knowledge of juvenile delinquency, counseling and treatment programs including resources and procedures. Management Skills: Ability to communicate with diverse youth and professionals; organize complex tasks and projects simultaneously in crises and deadline situations. Decision maker who exceeds goals. Good listener. Capable of assuming many responsibilities with excellent results. Welcome new and challenging opportunities.

Knowledgeable, with solid track record in executive leadership, steering companies toward growth and innovation. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives and improve operational efficiencies. Demonstrated excellence in team collaboration and strategic decision-making.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

President / CEO

North Omaha Learning Academy
01.2008 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance youth engagement programs.
  • Fostered partnerships with local organizations to expand outreach efforts and resources.
  • Led fundraising campaigns, increasing financial support for community programs and initiatives.
  • Mentored staff and volunteers, promoting professional development and team cohesion.
  • Coordinated community events, enhancing visibility and participation in outreach activities.
  • Advocated for youth needs at board meetings, influencing policy decisions and resource allocation.

Outreach Coordinator

OMAHA HOUSING AUTHORITY
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Provide a coordinated community outreach and assessment service for the OHA Spencer Site Housing Projects. Coordinate the education and community relations activities of the residents. Develop strategies that result in a positive community image and assist the Housing Authority in meeting its goals.

Wrestling Coach (Seasonal)

BENSON HIGH SCHOOL
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Coached high school wrestling students; motivated them to reach their potential in wrestling and other aspects of their lives. Supervised practices, meets and wrestling events.

Behavioral Services Technician

ALEGENT HEALTH - Lasting Hope
01.1999 - 01.2005
  • Assist clients in all aspects of rehabilitation with regard to behavioral services. Chart behaviors. Participate on a treatment team. Ensure patients’ safety by marinating safety checks. Train new staff. Facilitate groups; work one-on-one with individuals. Creative elements to assist in improvements.

Junior Bidder and Project Manager

M&S GRADING
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Prepared bids; managed projects. Hired, trained and supervised up to 50 employees per projects. Grading projects included Cunningham Lake, a $12 million project; worked for Home Depots. Worked on housing sites and SIDs.

Juvenile Detention Technician

DOUGLAS COUNTY YOUTH CENTER
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Admitted new intakes; operated Control Room and escorted detainees.

Residential Team Leader

COOPER VILLAGE
01.1995 - 01.1999
  • Coordinated treatment programs; counseling for groups and individuals. Ensured residents’ safety. Trained and supervised 30 staff members. Developed treatment plans.

Community Center Director

SALVATION ARMY
01.1991 - 01.1995
  • Developed community programs; liaison between community and Salvation Army. Accessed programming needs. Created budget. Tutored. Supervised day camp. Oversaw athletics, sports, 4-H, Scouting and food programs. Staff supervision.

Curriculum Coordinator/Family Teacher

Children’s Square USA
01.1988 - 01.1991

Residential House Parent

Nebraska School for the Deaf
01.1986 - 01.1988

2nd Lieutenant

U.S. Army Reserves
01.1981 - 01.1987
  • Honorable Discharge

Athletic Coach - Assistant Teacher

Boys Town
01.1981 - 01.1986

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Public Health

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2008

Diploma - undefined

Northwest High School
Omaha, Nebraska

Master's Degree - Counseling

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2015

Skills

  • Living Skills, Daily Living Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Vocational/Educational Skills, Medication Management, Physical Health Care, Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse Services, Resource Acquisition, Psychiatric Emergency/Relapse and any other consumer needs not addressed in one of the aforementioned areas (Primary duty 75%)
  • Leadership team building
  • Organizational leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational excellence
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Crisis management

Accomplishments

  • LISCENSED LIFE AND HEALTH AGENT
  • COMPLETED ANNUAL AHIP CERTIFITION
  • COMPLETED ANNUITY CERTIFICATION

Affiliations

UNO Alpha Pi Alpha Fraternity - Former Dean of Pledges, Secretary, Treasurer and service committees.

Certification

Seminars and workshops in many areas including Crisis Intervention, CPR, Management, Grant Writing and Boys Town Teaching Model; and varied Youth Center Certifications

Timeline

Outreach Coordinator

OMAHA HOUSING AUTHORITY
01.2010 - 01.2015

President / CEO

North Omaha Learning Academy
01.2008 - Current

Wrestling Coach (Seasonal)

BENSON HIGH SCHOOL
01.2007 - 01.2009

Junior Bidder and Project Manager

M&S GRADING
01.2001 - 01.2004

Behavioral Services Technician

ALEGENT HEALTH - Lasting Hope
01.1999 - 01.2005

Juvenile Detention Technician

DOUGLAS COUNTY YOUTH CENTER
01.1997 - 01.1999

Residential Team Leader

COOPER VILLAGE
01.1995 - 01.1999

Community Center Director

SALVATION ARMY
01.1991 - 01.1995

Curriculum Coordinator/Family Teacher

Children’s Square USA
01.1988 - 01.1991

Residential House Parent

Nebraska School for the Deaf
01.1986 - 01.1988

2nd Lieutenant

U.S. Army Reserves
01.1981 - 01.1987

Athletic Coach - Assistant Teacher

Boys Town
01.1981 - 01.1986

Diploma - undefined

Northwest High School

Master's Degree - Counseling

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Bachelor's Degree - Public Health

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Hobbies and Interests

Participates in weightlifting and running; reads history and current events; formerly trained in open judo

Section name

  • Dependable team member and respectful achiever who has extensive experience working with youth and adults.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; also Project, Health Expert and other programs.
  • Cooper Village - Wrote a successful policy manual for the Group Treatment Program; wrote Levels 1 and 1B for the Dakota Program and served as a Restraint and Seclusion Committee member.
  • Football Coach-Little Vike’s; also was a coach of the Python Wrestling Club.
TODD A. McGRUDER