W. Benjamin Donald
2242 Quatman Ave. #1,OH
Summary
Results-driven Instructor and coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving participants through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Believes in open, constructive communication between individuals and groups to set clear goals and build visions of excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Professional
I Dream Academy
02.2013 - Current
- Offers guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Facilitates workshops and classes on anger management and life skills.
- Engages and interacts with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Assists with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance.
Shift Supervisor
Rite of Passage, Hillcrest Academy
09.2016 - 07.2023
- Maintained safety and supervision of group living staff
- Provided staff with individual training of policies and professional skill development
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Monitored and documented student behaviors and activities
- Established and met the goals of each student's treatment plan
Assistant Manager
Surplus Work Clothes Co
03.2009 - 10.2016
- Developed marketing schemes and promotions to increase customer walk-in traffic.
- Supervised product ordering to maintain inventory stock numbers based on customer trends.
- Managed start and end of day register counts and made the store deposits for bank.
Paraprofessional
Rees E. Price Academy
02.2009 - 09.2016
- Developed discipline procedures for classroom management
- Coordinated individualized learning strategies for students (K-6th grade)
- Advisor of M.O.R.E. for male students in need of academic and social improvement
Education
Business Administration
ITT Technical Institute
2009
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Walnut Hills HS
2003
Skills
- Instructing/Coaching
- Staff Development
- Strong Group Facilitation/Public Speaking
- Logistic/Strategic Shift Planning
- Real-time Problem Solving
- Safety and Security Implementation
- Motivational Leadership
- Evidence-Based Character Building
- Extensive Residential Treatment Expertise
- Youth Mentor
References
Lorenzo Gaston (Trainer)
Shift Supervisor
Rite of Passage
lorenzo.gaston@rop.com
513-608-8967
Gabe Folmar (Supervisor)
Program Director
I Dream Academy
gfolmar@idreamacademy.org
513-692-1563
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Rite of Passage, Hillcrest Academy
09.2016 - 07.2023
Youth Development Professional
I Dream Academy
02.2013 - Current
Assistant Manager
Surplus Work Clothes Co
03.2009 - 10.2016
Paraprofessional
Rees E. Price Academy
02.2009 - 09.2016
Business Administration
ITT Technical Institute
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Walnut Hills HS
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