Edwin Rice

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Summary

Self-motivated and very dedicated professional with a strong track record of leadership and empowerment accomplishments. QUALIFICATIONS * Self-starter capable of motivating others * Excellent communication and organizational skills * Effective time manager * Strong initiative in decision-making and assumption of responsibilities * Hazmat/Dangerous goods certified * Great problem solving skills * Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation and coordination of people and resources

Experience

Unit Manager

January 2015 to September 2015

Oakridge Behavior Health

•Contributed to the effective implementation of individual treatment plans of clients through supervision

•Maintained safety and security of the facility through close observation and monitoring of clients

•Provided supervision to Psychiatric Technicians and Unit Leads to provide care of residents in a manner that considered resident’s safety, resident’s rights and residents comfort.

•Ensured compliance with all company policies and procedures and regulatory requirements

•Provided appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation.

•Scheduled, assigned, and directed all Psych Techs for daily workloads

•Hired, Trained, provided evaluations of employees, and problem resolutions.

Community Counselor

October 2009 to January 2015

Compass Intervention Center – Memphis, TN

•Adhered to quality control procedures and documented quality checks.

•Participates in the development and implementation of clients' behavioral programs by providing care and close supervision of facility clients and documenting behavior, by developing positive relationships with clients and co-workers and following facility policies and procedures, by implementing treatment plans and providing crisis intervention as necessary.

•Work closely with the charge Nurses and House Supervisors to assure the utmost safety for clients.

Stock Clerk/Logistics Supervisor

December 1996 to October 2008

Northwest Airlines:

•Maintained inventory by conducting monthly physical counts; reconciling variances; inputting data

•Maintained the stock area in a safe and secure manner.

•Experience in Inventory Management and WMS

•Provided Replenishment Operation, Inventory Control and Quality Assurance

•Supervised storage area floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements

•Processed work orders and prioritized jobs.

•Monitored work stations to assure procedures we being followed and all supplies were available

•Experience With Forklift, Crane, Cherry Picker, Electric Pallet Jacks, and Cushman Carts

Fleet Service Supervisor

1979 to 1996

Northwest Airlines – Memphis, TN

•Lead and direct a crew of more than 50 to assure our passengers would have a favorable and pleasant experience onboard our aircraft when it came to cleanliness and convenience.

•Wrote several proposals to help provide a more uniformed way to improve the quality of service to our customers at a lower cost.

•Served as facilitator for all annual training across the system and new hire training.

•Provide employee annual evaluation

•Liaison between upper management and union workers

•Composed monthly and weekly schedule and assigned daily assignments for crews

•Supervised crews on production, attendance and all other company goals

•Ensured company policies were communicated and followed and enforced

Education and Training

Claflin University 1977

Orangeburg, SC

Social Science

Bachelor of Science

University Of Tennessee 1979

Memphis, TN

Social Work Administration and Planning

Master of Science (MSSW)

Additional Information

•Additional Information COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT * Volunteered for Meals on Wheels Program HONORS AND AWARDS * Who's Who in Colleges and Universities, 8 Years Plus Perfect Attendance, Employee of the Months over 10 times

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