WAYNE E. BEST

*** **** *** ****** *********: 718-***-****

Brooklyn, NY 11218 Alternative: 646-***-****

E-mail: acgm87@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATION PROFILE

Crisis Intervention/At Risk Counselor

College Dormitory Facilities

Residential Therapeutic Community

Special Events and Promotions Coordinator

Recreational and Athletic Trainer

Community Relations and Recruitment

Youth Development

EXPERTISE

Congenial and enthusiastic contributor to and supporter of team goals

Manages client expectations and develops effective working relationships with clients

Honest, confident, hardworking, keen judgment, record of integrity and dependability

Strong communication, interaction, and relationship-building skill acquired through work experience and volunteer activities.

Ability to complete projects, deliver results in both individual and team assignments.

Outstanding record of performance, reliability, confidentiality, and ethical business standards

Conveys information in an effective and well-organized way; listens actively and gains cooperation from others.

EDUCATION

Brooklyn College 9/05 - 6/08 B.A. Psychology Minor-Physical Education Brooklyn, NY

Deans List GPA 3.77/4.0 National Golden Key Honor Society

Borough of Manhattan 9/04 ? 6/05 AA ? Liberal Arts

Community College

New York, NY

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Industrial and Organizational Psychology Experimental Psychology

Cognitive Psychology Abnormal Psychology

Child Psychology Social Psychology

Psychotherapy Drugs & Society

Psychology of Study of Women Activity for the Mentally Retarded

Perspective of Community Health Volleyball & Softball

Fundamental of Aerobics Basketball Theory & Practice

Body Conditioning Motor Learning

Group Games Officiating Team Games

Psychology of Prejudice Ballroom Dancing

Statistical Methods of Research Science of Religions

CERTIFICATES

Compassion Fatigue ? Staff Development Safe Horizon 2004

Transformational Leadership Coaching New York Divinity 2004

Basic Chaplaincy ?Community Service Ministries NY Theological Seminary 2004

Security Guard New York State 2003

Honorable Discharge ? United States Navy ? Communications and Operations Specialist 1981-1983

Wayne E. Best 718-***-**** Curriculum Vitae Continue

SUMMARY OF 20 YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

F/T College Student/Homemaker 09/04 ? Present

Legacy Production (Marketing Firm) 10/00 ? 08/04

Brooklyn, NY

Special Events Coordinator P/T

Plan and implement campaign events, alumni events and hosting of society activities and events. Recruit perspective clients and volunteers for Legacy.

Assist with annual service awards ceremony and holiday receptions.

Monitor scheduling and usage of several event locations and coordinate with the user of facilities

Perform administrative duties as relate to the position including compilation of guest/attendance lists, establishing and monitoring event budgets.

Coordinate events for corporate and non-profit groups co-hosted by the Legacy Production.

FROST?D (Full-time 12-8am shift) 08/02 ? 11/02

Foundation for Research on Sexually

Transmitted Disease, New York, NY

Crisis Intervention Counselor

Provide crisis intervention services and counseling as referred for at-risk adult.

Collaborate with other team members to meet the needs of the consumer.

Complete and maintain all necessary documentation as designated in a timely manner.

Clinical assistance and education to consumers to enhance knowledge of treatment direction

Carry out clinical functions consistent with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Weill Medical College of Cornell University 1990 ? 2000

New York, NY

Front Desk Residential Attendant

Carry out the day-to-day administration of the front office, including write logs, telephone, email

Answer queries from residents, prospective residents, referring them to contact points at which they can obtain further information.

Report to the Building Office any maintenance that needs attention at the Residences.

Communicate clearly in precise manner on the telephone, paging system, papers, and in person.

Maintained open and concise communication with employees and guest

Wrote document requests, complaints, problems and events in appropriate manner

Operate security emergency alarm and/or implement appropriate emergency procedures.

Assistant Basketball Coach of employee?s league of Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Daytop Village Inc. 1988 -1990

Brooklyn, NY

Residential Counselor

providing an on-site presence, enforcing curfew & rules and safety

Develop appropriate aftercare plans and document follow-up activities.

Assist/Counsel residents in engaging next level services

Assist residents with securing appropriate entitlements and benefits.

Planned recreational therapeutic activities and attend weekly clinical staff meetings.

Make referrals, assist residents with transition to outpatient services, self-help groups.

Skills: Spanish Proficiency, MS Word, MS Excel, Internet Proficiency

Leadership: Navy Athletic Petty Officer, Captain H.S. Basketball team, Parent Advocate Volunteer

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