Nathan T. Emery
Objective
My career objective is to apply my knowledge, skills and experiences towards
Sorrento, Florida 32776
407-***-**** management positions in social service capacities.
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Skills
Clinical
Psychosocial Assessment
Medical Discharge Planning
Case Conference Facilitation
Group Therapy
Life-Skills Curriculum Development
Locus-of-Control Therapy
Crisis Intervention
Disability Awareness
Poverty/Homelessness Intervention
Collegiate-level Teaching
Theoretical Program Development
Managerial
Organizational Process Development
Statistical Program Evaluation
Strategic Planning
SWOT Analysis
RFP/Grant Writing
Case Management Training/Supervision
Reporting
Management-by-Objectives Organizational Management
Program Management
Quality Control/Compliance
Employment History
Director, Social Services
2011 - 2014 The Salvation Army, Orlando, Florida
Designed and supervised the administration of all social service programs; including
two emergency shelters, transitional living shelters, services for homeless veterans
and crisis intervention for households at-risk of homelessness.
Developed, implemented, and enforced program policies and procedures; evaluated
program effectiveness and developed enhancements to improve overall operations
and delivery of services.
Supervised, planned, assigned, coordinated, and monitored the work of all staff
working for the Social Services Department; instructed and trained staff in the
proper methods and procedures; monitored work in progress and upon completion
to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; conducted
performance evaluations and provided hiring/firing and salary recommendations.
Supervised, reviewed, monitored, and audited all program records and client files to
ensure the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of the same as well as
compliance with established policies, procedures and contracts.
Prepared and proposed departmental budget; reviewed budget regularly to track
funding and expenditures in order to determine compliance with budget projections
and constraints.
Compiled monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting for various private, city, county,
federal funding entities and board supervisors.
Supervised, coordinated, and monitored college intern programs with Palm Beach
Atlantic University, University of Central Florida and Belhaven University; acting as
a field instructor.
Performed crisis intervention counseling for walk-in clients focusing of the immediate
problem and assessing the situation, determining their motivation for help, and
designating appropriate resources for referral for short term and/or long term
counseling and additional services.
Designed and facilitated group life skills sessions for residents participating in
federally subsidized supportive housing programs.
Adjunct Professor
2010 - 2011 ITT Educational Services Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana
Adjunct professor of sociology within criminal justice and nursing programs.
Adjunct professor of psychology within criminal justice and nursing programs.
CEO, Management Consultant
2007 - 2011 Brakeman Consulting Group, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana
Provided management consultation to non-profit, government and for-profit
organizations in the areas of financial review, IRS resolution, program development,
program evaluation, reporting, RFP researching, grant writing and public relations.
Developed program designed to utilize empowerment-based strategies for
community development. Used by the City of Fort Wayne Community Development
Division. (2007).
Developed program for Burmese refugee assimilation. Used by the Allen County
Department of Health. (2009).
Developed program designed to promote values among at-risk youth. Used by The
Wells County Boys and Girls Club with ARRA funding. (2010).
Executive Director
2002 - 2007 Love In the Name of Christ, Adams County, Decatur, Indiana
Designed and supervised the administration of all social service programs offered
through a comprehensive community initiative among a network of church-based
ministries.
Developed, implemented, and enforced program policies and procedures; evaluated
program effectiveness and developed enhancements to improve overall operations
and delivery of services.
Supervised, planned, assigned, coordinated, and monitored the work of all staff;
instructed and trained staff in the proper methods and procedures; monitored work
in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with established policies
and procedures; conducted performance evaluations and provided hiring/firing and
salary recommendations.
Supervised, reviewed, monitored, and audited all program records and client files to
ensure the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of the same as well as
compliance with established policies, procedures.
Prepared and proposed departmental budget; reviewed budget regularly to track
funding and expenditures in order to determine compliance with budget projections
and constraints.
Compiled monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting for various private funding entities
and board supervisors.
Designed and facilitated group life skills sessions for residents participating in
voluntary and court mandated programs; focused on the application of Locus-of-
Control based theoretical applications.
Provided direct case-management to at-risk populations.
Discharge Planner (contracted)
2000 – 2001 Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Provided psychosocial assessments for discharge planning for Neonatal Intensive
Care, Pediatric and Cardiac Telemetry units.
Developed case plan with multi-disciplinary team.
Transitioned patients to nursing home care and rehab care facilities.
Provided insurance precertification for care continuation.
Education
2004 - 2007 Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Master of Social Work
Organizational Management Concentration
1998 - 2004 Taylor University Fort Wayne
Bachelor of Social Work
Additional Skills
Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications, including: Excel, Access, Word,
Publisher.
Proficient use of SmartDraw applications, including: GNATT Charting, process
mapping.
Moderate use of statistical software applications, including: SPSS, Minitab.
Proficient use of client tracking software, including: HMIS, MAACLink.
References
Phillip Thompson, MA, Campus Crusade for Christ
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Sharon Scott, M.Ed. Ed.s, Orange County Public Schools
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Thomas Trentadue, CPA, Trentadue CPA Firm PC
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Sindy Connell, BASS, former trainee
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Mary Woronieki, MA, Valencia College
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