Trina Downer
Fairbanks
Summary
Compassionate Group Home Manager with experience in overseeing daily operations of residential facilities for individuals with special needs. Skilled in developing and implementing programs, managing staff, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and fostering a supportive community environment. Strong skills in communication, problem-solving, and leadership have led to improved operational efficiency and enhanced quality of life for residents.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Home Manager
Teaching Parent Running a Group Home for Boys
FAIRBANKS
01.2022 - Current
- Managed group home for teen boys, utilizing Teaching Family Model to promote positive behaviors and skills.
- Coordinated therapy appointments, school registration, and transportation for residents.
- Scheduled and prepared meals, distributed medications, and facilitated court meetings.
- Developed relationships with parents and treatment teams to support youth progress.
- Maintained detailed reports on case notes, medication administration, and safety drills.
- Collaborated with multiple agencies, including DJJ and OCS, to enhance service delivery.
- Oversaw community service projects and organized cultural activities for resident engagement.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards through regular vehicle and home maintenance checks.
Associate
Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
Flint
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Employed in assembly line production of anti-lock brakes for leading automotive manufacturers.
- Trained to run deburring machines.
- Performed quality assurance, examining final product conformity to company standards.
Education
M.A. - AMERICAN CULTURE
University of Michigan Flint
Flint, MI12-2025
B.A. - History
University of Michigan Flint
01.2014
Skills
- Writing and verbal communication
- Public speaking
- Research and analysis
- Critical thinking
- Academic and speech writing
- Computer proficiency
- Video conferencing tools
- Social media management
Organizing
- Delegate for the Great Lakes Community Partners representing Three Fires Alliance.
- Managed social media campaign supporting Native American Independent media.
- Instrumental in organization of Hip Hop 4 Flint festival.
- Served as Vice President of the Native American Student Association at University of Michigan Flint.
- Actively campaigned for awareness and solutions to the Flint Water Crisis, network introduction of advocates. Active in water distributions to affected community members. Representative of Flint community pushing for improvements to Flint infrastructure and care of those affected by the Water Crisis.
- Committee board member and fundraising subcommittee member for New Year’s Eve Sobriety Powwow event.
- Member of Democracy Defense league working on Flint water crisis issues.
- Delegate One Water Summit sponsored by Detroit Water Board 2018 and 2019.
- Protect Michigan commission tribal workgroup working on Communications with tribal populations on the covid vaccine and benefits to tribal citizens.
Certification
- Peer Support
Timeline
Group Home Manager
Teaching Parent Running a Group Home for Boys
01.2022 - Current
Associate
Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
01.2008 - 06.2010
M.A. - AMERICAN CULTURE
University of Michigan Flint
B.A. - History
University of Michigan Flint
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