Athletic Coach, Educator, Social Worker
Resume:
CHRISTOPHER CALDWELL
***** ****** **. *******, ***** 77053
********.***********@*******.***
OVERVIEW
A professional educator and athletic coach with experience working with children and youth. Versatile skill set with
expertise in athletics and written and oral communication. Recognized skills in mentoring youth, as well as team
leadership and relationship-building among adults, students, and athletes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hospitality Staff 5/2012- present
Congressional Country Club (Bethesda, MD)
Prepare and serve beverages consistent with the club’s standard recipes
Present beverage menus, make specific recommendations and answer questions regarding beverages
Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas
Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient beverage preparation
and promotion of beverages
Case Manager 5/2011 - 3/2012
Washington Hospital Center (Washington, D.C.)
Assessed patients’ psychosocial needs through use of interviewing techniques and observation
Managed multiple patient cases in high pressure environment while remaining in compliance with pre-determined
deadlines
Coordinated scheduling of patient services with in-office providers and external agencies
Provided community support and case management services to individuals with moderate to severely debilitating
mental illnesses
Developed and implemented individualized recovery-based models to assist patients with integrating into a natural
environment
Facilitated communication between service professionals and patients regarding feedback and details of Individual
Recovery Plan recommendations
Community Support Specialist 10/2009 - 2/2011
Community Connections (Washington, D.C.)
Resolved or minimized conflict though use of relationship-building strategies
Provided one-on-one supportive counseling services for at-risk youth
Developed and implemented psycho-educational training programs to support families of troubled youth
Assisted adults and adolescents with identifying and practicing effective coping skills during and prior to crises
Monitored effectiveness of prescribed medications on patient behaviors
Boys’ Basketball Coach 9/2006- 6/2009
Prince George’s County Public Schools/Kettering Middle School (Upper Marlboro, MD)
Monitored students' academic progress to maintain athletic eligibility
Designed conditioning and training programs to improve athletic performance
Reviewed athletic eligibility requirements to ensure UIL compliance
Assisted student-athletes with academic and athletic goal-setting
Served as a role model and mentor for developing a healthy lifestyle with respect to physical, social, intellectual and
moral development
Special Education Teacher 9/2006- 6/2009
Prince George’s County Public Schools/Kettering Middle School (Upper Marlboro, MD)
Collaborated with general education teachers to ensure that students’ goals and objectives were being achieved
Charted, monitored and evaluated progress of students receiving Special Education services in an academic setting
Administered psychological and academic test batteries and analyzed results
Scheduled meetings and followed up with providers of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) services
Served as liaison between student (and parents/guardians) and the academic team
Social Worker/Case Manager 3/2005- 9/2006
First Home Care (Washington, D.C.)
Provided individual clinical assessment, treatment planning and psychotherapy services to socio-culturally diverse
adult populations with mental health challenges
Facilitated counseling sessions for individuals and groups to promote crisis prevention and optimal mental health
Maintained and organized client case files in compliance with agency standards
Aided clients in identifying inner strengths and developing a sense of self-worth
Evaluated effectiveness of counseling programs and clients’ progress in resolving identified ch allenges
CPS Investigator/Social Worker 4/2003- 3/2005
Amherst County Department of Social Services (Amherst, VA)
Conducted in-home investigations in cases of suspected child abuse
Used non-threatening communication techniques to collect relevant information for Child Protective Services case
files
Facilitated removal of children from homes proven to be severely abusive or potentially unsafe
Developed and implemented intervention plans for children and their caretakers
Evaluated home environments to determine level of safety and compliance with agency recommendations prior to
return of children
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA) 8/1998-5/2003
Specialization in Human Services and Adolescent Counseling
Minor in Physical Education
Extra Curricular Activities: Division I Men’s Basketball, point guard (1998-2002)
OTHER ATHLETIC AFFILIATIONS
Coach: basketball, football, baseball/t-ball
Recreational player: basketball, football, golf
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
Adobe Acrobat
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