Michael Graves

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Burlington, North Carolina

646-***-****

Education Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Bachelor of Science Business Administration and Management

Minor: Urban Studies

Certificates: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Defiant Child, Independent Living Child Abuse/Neglect, OSHA

Professional Objective

A position in which my education and cultural experiences will have valuable application

Summary of Qualifications

• Knowledge of management cases for juveniles and families, which required assessment, development of treatment plans, facilitation of crisis intervention procedures and informal family therapy

• Developed exceptional counseling skills, motivating several individuals to enter a wide variety of educational programs

• Experience and familiarity with child abuse/neglect cases

• Excellent rapport with children; Superior communication skills

Professional Experience

Jan 2005- Children’s Village, Dobbs Ferry, New York

Present Recreation Coordinator-Residential Treatment Facility

• Responsible for 60-80 youth ages 5-17

• Develop plan and implement recreation programs to obtain optimal levels of functioning.

• Responsible for coordination of you for way programs, which include oversight of movement of youth from Level II to Level III employment, recruitment, interviewing, scheduling pre-employment work shops and completing community service projects.

• Trained in TCI, LSI, HIV, OSHA Procedures, Client Rights, Health

Jan 2004- Salvation Army HTP Group Home, New York, New York

Jan 2005 Youth Development Counselor/Educational Coordinator

• Counsel residents, work with residents families and participate in the development and execution of treatment plans

• Provide direct supervision and be accountable for whereabouts of residents at all times, Monitor school attendance and progress. Advocate for residents for residents in their school settings,

• Maintain written logs and document all other important observations, communication or messages,

• Designed complete record-keepings system for all students, Worked with teachers to form preventive strategies for social and disciplinary problems

• Lead Recreational programs for emotionally disturbed young men

Feb 2003- Maritime College, Throggs Neck, New York

March 2004 Coach/Counselor

• Recruited Student Athletes, Oversaw scheduling and program operations, Mentored and worked with Athletes, to achieve educational and life goals

Jan 2003- New York City Housing Authority New York, NY

Feb 2003 Community Associate (Asst.Director)

• Coordinated daily activity and lesson plans ages 7-18(at risk youth), Supervised Game Room /Classroom activities/Assisted children with homework,

• Observed and assessed each child’s development in program

• Mentored and worked with children to achieve educational and life goals, Counseled at risk youth on varied topics. (Education, Future Goals, Personal)

June 2002- Purchase College, Purchase, NY

Aug 2002 Supervisor Summer Camp Program

• Coordinated daily activity schedule for 30-40 children ages 9-21 (at risk youth) Supervised counselors and activities

• Ensured Safety of all children who participated in program, Emphasized building self-esteem through recreational group activities

June 2000- Purchase College, Purchase, NY

June 2002 Bldg Manager/Men’s Basketball Coach/Counselor

• Interviewed, hired and processed employees for work, Oriented and trained new and returning staff to college, Supervised a staff of 10-20 workers

• Counseled Student-Athletes on varied topics. (Academics, Graduation, Personal Topics and Career Placement). Preformed value clarification exercises with student-athletes, Implemented planning and programming for activities on and off campus.

June 99 Impact Camp, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Aug 99 Recreation Supervisor

• Hire/Trained personnel, Planned and promoted age appropriate activities to promote social cognitive and physical skills

Sept 94- Children’s Aid Society, New York, NY

Aug 98 Recreation Leader

• Supervised pool, games room, and gym areas. Provided educational support for academic program, provided leadership to all children participating in program.

Skills Microsoft Word, Windows, Internet, E-mail and some Excel

Michael Graves

1260 Elwood Court

Burlington, North Carolina

646-***-****

336-***-****

EDUCATION Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York

B.S. Business Management

Minor: African Studies

OBJECTIVE:

A challenging position as Basketball Coach at the College or High School level

Certifications

Certified Basketball Coach in New York State.

CPR First Aid for Coaches and First Responder Certified through 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2006-Present Children’s Village, Dobbs Ferry, New York

Head Boys Varsity Coach

• 2010 League E Coach of the Year

• Career Record 77-63

• 2 consecutive appearances in sectional final game

• Posted 36-4 from 2011-2013

• Coached 15 All League Players

• Teams Reached Sectional Play 7 out of 8 years

• Managed all aspects of Basketball program

• Supervised a staff of 3-5 Coaches

• Organized Game Scheduling and Team Travel

• Scouted opponents in preparation for games.

• 2-Time League Champions (12-13, 9-10)

• Final Rankings 2013 14th in Class C in New York Sports Writers Poll

• Monitored all aspects of program( Modified, Junior Varsity and Varsity Program, Pre-Season and Post Season)

2004-2006 Concordia College (Div. II) Bronxville, New York

Assistant Coach

• Assisted in scouting opponents

• Established significant contacts with various High School coaches in metropolitan area. (CHSAA, P.S.A.L., AAU)

• Participated in daily practice sessions.

• Coordinated Video Exchange program with other colleges and Universities

2002-2004 Maritime College, Bronx, NY

Associate Head Coa

• Coached defensive play and aspects for practice

• Preformed Game day defensive adjustments and substitutions

• Organized and arranged visits for recruits.

2001-2002 SUNY Purchase College, Purchase, NY

Associate Head Coach

• Scouted opposing teams in preparation for games

• Recruited Student Athletes

• Managed Components of Pre-season Conditioning Program

• Game Planning

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

2003-2004 Junior Five Star Camp, Bronxville, New York

Basketball Instructor

Fundamentals

1997-1998 Dunlevy Milbank/Strive Inc

Head Coach Senior Division

• Coached young men ages 16-18

• Metro Nike Swoosh Champions Senior Division

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY

2-year starter, Team MVP Award / Team Captain

All-Tourney Selection Stony Brook Holiday Tourney and Ranked 8th All-Time in Assist NYCAC and ECAC Award Winner

NYC Technical College, Brooklyn, NY

Pre-Season All-American NJCAA, CUNY Community College, and Rookie of the Year, 2-Time CUNY 1st Team / 2-Time All-Region 15 Selection, Team Captain, and Team ranked 7th and 10th in the country.

Louis D. Brandeis High School, New York, NY

New York City Public High School Champions 1992

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