Tommy Richmond
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at MHAAO as Peer Wellness Specialist and All Care Tree Service as a Ground Foreman/Supervisor. Excelled in Trauma Informed Care and team leadership, establishing strategic partnerships and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Achieved groundbreaking collaboration with law enforcement and significantly improved client and community outcomes through motivational interviewing and effective resource allocation. Passionate about building team growth, safety, professional development and helping to achieve personal and professional goals of my team and the organization as a whole.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Wellness Specialist
MHAAO
Portland, OR
03.2024 - Current
- Practice Trauma Informed Care in all of my engagements
- Use Motivational Interviewing to gauge the peers needs in order to determine what services and resources would work best on an individual basis to help them succeed
- Worked as a community liaison with different community partners and local government: city, county and federal levels
- Worked hand in hand with Portland Police Bureau, Oregon State Troopers, and Beaverton police to bring peer support right to the person they're working with in that moment for the first time in our states history
- MHAAO Media Spokesperson
- Work to successfully bridge the gap for Shelter, Supportive Housing, Detox and Treatment with the peers I work with on a daily basis
- Established relationships with key industry influencers, fostering strategic partnerships
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and progress towards achieving their employment objectives
- Team lead, training new employees company wide, acting as a positive role model and leading by example
- Motivated clients through encouragement, accountability, and celebrating successes
Ground Foreman/Site Supervisor
All Care Tree Service
Milwaukie, OR
02.2015 - 05.2018
- Leading a crew of groundsmen on tree service jobs
- Overseeing all aspects of ground-level work including equipment operation, site preperation and ensuring safety protocols are followed all while maintaining quality standards and efficient job completion
- Create schedules for work assignments and crew hours
- Train and evaluate the preformance of crew members
- Monitor the quaility of work preformed by the crew, ensuring it meets company standards
- Ability to effectively manage a crew, delegate tasks, and motivate team members
- Clear and concise communication with crew members clients and other stakeholders
Education
GED -
Central Oregon Community College
MadrasSkills
- Trauma Informed Care
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- Resource Allocation Informed
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Expertise in Community Services Resources
- Motivational Interviewing
- Self-Care Management
- Service Documentation
- Organized
- Team leadership
- Team coordination
- Client motivation
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Partnership Building
Certification
- Peer Wellness Specialist
- Certified Recovery Mentor
- CADCR
Timeline
Peer Wellness Specialist
MHAAO
03.2024 - Current
Ground Foreman/Site Supervisor
All Care Tree Service
02.2015 - 05.2018
GED -
Central Oregon Community College