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Vernon Pryer

Vernon Pryer

Executive Director
Lakeland,FL

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Weekend Relief Counselor

Carlton Manor CDD, Inc
Saint Petersburg, FL
01.2015 - 12.2019
  • Responsible for the supervision of foster youth aged 7-14, who were placed in a residential setting
  • As a program supervisor
  • Conducted life-skills and anger management groups
  • She enforced the behavior management system by motivating, training, and evaluating youth behaviors by rewarding them, providing discipline, or effectively recommending such actions.
  • Assisted the team with developing individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine the correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.

Falkenburg Academy Superintendent/Regional Monitor

Department of Juvenile Justice Detention/Residential Services
Tampa, Florida
01.1992 - 12.2019
  • I began my career as a Juvenile Justice Counselor and was promoted several times throughout my tenure, then finally to the rank of Superintendent in 2004
  • Directing the treatment services and daily operations of a high-risk mental intensive care residential facility, this included health care, behavior management, casework, group therapy, and psychological services.
  • Supervising and directing administrative services functions at the facility and overall operation of the facility
  • Provided oversight of the educational program and supervised the teachers who provided instruction to the youth of the facility
  • I was also responsible for the overall planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling, and evaluating activities at Falkenburg Intensive Mental Health Residential Facility.
  • This included, but was not limited to, all facets of direct care to ensure that all residents were treated in accordance with policies and procedures contained in the Department of Juvenile Justice Service Manual and that the Department's mission was achieved with the highest level of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and accountability.
  • I monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
  • I worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
  • I communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
  • Oversaw daily operations at the site, keeping team production moving optimally.
  • I provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • I prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.

Executive Director

Associate Marine Institute-YES
Wimauma
01.2019 - Current
  • As the Executive Director, I am responsible for the assessment of program compliance in areas such as management, operations, and service delivery
  • In this role, I conduct routine oversight activities to ensure the YES program is meeting performance expectations regarding the services provided to and in support of youth committed to the program.

Vocational Program Manager

AMIKids-Tampa
Tampa
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Served as the director of the culinary and construction programs
  • The youth who participate are from the community.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Program Supervisor

Miracle Outreach CDD, Inc
Tampa
01.2010 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for the assessment of program compliance in areas such as management, operations, and service delivery
  • As a program supervisor, I conduct routine oversight activities to ensure Miracles is meeting performance expectations regarding the services provided to and in support of youth Miracles care.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Directed a team of 25 personnel, overseeing records, performance, and quality assurance.

Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

State of Florida Bureau of Monitoring and Quality
Tampa, Florida
08.2013 - 01.2019
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

Operation Review Specialist

Department of Juvenile Justice Residential Services
Tampa, Florida
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Responsible for the assessment of program compliance in areas such as management, operations, and service delivery
  • My daily goal is to accurately and effectively determine the level of performance and quality of services at which juvenile justice programs achieve the Department's mission.
  • As an Operation Review Specialist/Monitor, I conducted routine oversight activities to ensure DJJ service providers (including state-operated services) met performance expectations regarding the services provided to and in support of youth within DJJ's care.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into the system.
  • Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
  • Generated standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance.
  • Collected, arranged, and inputted information into the database system.

Youth Counselor

United Urban Outreach CDD, Inc
Tampa
01.2005 - 12.2010
  • Responsible for the supervision of foster youth aged 7-14, who were placed in a residential setting
  • As a program supervisor
  • Conducted life-skills, and anger management groups
  • Enforced the behavior management system by motivating, training and evaluating youth behaviors by either rewarding or providing discipline or effectively recommending such action.

Certified Security Officer

Saint Joseph Hospital
Tampa
01.2000 - 12.2005
  • Responsible for the hospital emergency room security
  • Upheld security procedures, identify potential entry points for trespassers and resolve disputes between visitors or employees accordingly
  • Responsible for reviewing building blueprints and notify officials of any suspicious activities
  • Also responsible for apprehending trespassers and detaining them until law enforcement arrives.

Program Supervisor

Miracle Outreach CDD, Inc
Tampa
01.1997 - 12.2000
  • Responsible for the assessment of program compliance in areas such as management, operations, and service delivery
  • As a program supervisor, I conduct routine oversight activities to ensure Miracles is meeting performance expectations regarding the services provided to and in support of youth Miracles care.

Quote

Communication is the Art of avoiding foolishness and misunderstanding.
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Summary

Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. T

Seeking to and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Education

High School Diploma -

Winter Haven Senior High School
Winter Haven, FL
08.1979 - 06.1982

No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician

Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
10.1982 - 12.1982

No Degree - Corrections

Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
01.1985 - 04.1986

Juvenile Correctional Officer Certificate - Corrections

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
04.1993 - 12.1993

No Degree - Field Training Officer

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
05.1996 - 05.1996

Skills

  • Policy and procedure adherence
  • Negotiation
  • Business administration
  • Fundraising
  • Performance feedback
  • Relationship building
  • Business Management
  • Team Bonding
  • Program leadership
  • Budgeting
  • Case management
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management
  • Media relations
  • Staff Management
  • Contract Management
  • Education

Certification

  • Florida Certified Public Manager
  • Certified Juvenile Correctional Certificate
  • Certified Correctional Certificate

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Implemented engaging activities for at-risk youth with trained vocational trainings, cultivating an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and understanding of community

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute

Software

Microsoft

Languages

English
Native language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Interests

Human Services

Timeline

Vocational Program Manager

AMIKids-Tampa
10.2023 - 09.2024

Executive Director

Associate Marine Institute-YES
01.2019 - Current

Weekend Relief Counselor

Carlton Manor CDD, Inc
01.2015 - 12.2019

Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

State of Florida Bureau of Monitoring and Quality
08.2013 - 01.2019

Operation Review Specialist

Department of Juvenile Justice Residential Services
01.2012 - 12.2014

Program Supervisor

Miracle Outreach CDD, Inc
01.2010 - 12.2021

Youth Counselor

United Urban Outreach CDD, Inc
01.2005 - 12.2010

Certified Security Officer

Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2000 - 12.2005

Program Supervisor

Miracle Outreach CDD, Inc
01.1997 - 12.2000

No Degree - Field Training Officer

Hillsborough Community College
05.1996 - 05.1996

Juvenile Correctional Officer Certificate - Corrections

Hillsborough Community College
04.1993 - 12.1993

Falkenburg Academy Superintendent/Regional Monitor

Department of Juvenile Justice Detention/Residential Services
01.1992 - 12.2019

No Degree - Corrections

Polk State College
01.1985 - 04.1986

No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician

Polk State College
10.1982 - 12.1982

High School Diploma -

Winter Haven Senior High School
08.1979 - 06.1982

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