Michael David Geller
*** ******** ******, ****** ******, NY 10312
Email: *************@*****.***
Dynamic and talented hopeful with a proven record of high achievement. I have been a successful sales
and marketing outreach specialist for one of New York’s largest non profits, Project Hospitality. I have
also been a successful Case Manager from the the Super Storm Sandy DHS Family Relocation
Assistance Program with exemplary work ethic and turnaround . I am an excellent communicator as well
as a motivator who leads by example. History of establishing trusting and therapeutic relationships with
people of all backgrounds, ages, and cultures. Known for sustaining a foundation of reliability and
success which past interactions and coworkers can attest to.
Project Hospitality
Health Homes Program
Senior Outreach Specialist
Responsible for day to day outreach initiatives.
Visited the homes of chronically ill members in an effort to promote the program and enroll said
members.
Outreached clients via mailings, phone calls, home visits, and appointments.
Outlined the benefits of the program to further peek interest in program.
Took and maintained daily progress notes citing outreach efforts made.
Maintained a team wide database of all outreach efforts.
Samaritan Village Staten Island, Brooklyn, New York, NY
Family Relocation Assistance Program (2013)
Case Manager
Conducted detailed intake and assessment of clients to report to New York City Department of Homeless
Services.
Carefully listened to clients to understand their needs by checking their background, discussing their
current needs, and creating plans to sustain a future.
Created and implemented independent living plans and goals with clients using available resources.
Created and executed exit plans for clients.
Utilized and coordinated local and national resources to assist client in current situation and independent
living.
Acquired, facilitated, and provided resources from various organizations to assist in the recovery efforts
of hurricane sandy victims.
Participated in meetings to discuss the nature and needs of each individual client with fellow case
managers and supervisors.
Worked with FEMA, American Red Cross, Not for Profit Organizations, State, and City Government to
assist clients in rebuilding or relocating.
Reported progress weekly to New York City Department of Homeless Services in a timely manner.
Maintained detailed progress notes of engagement with each client within 24 hours of contact.
Worked with multi-disciplinary staff for consultation and teamwork.
Successfully placed victims back in their pre-sandy residences or relocated displaced victims into new
homes.
Ace Tutoring Services (2010-2012)
Personal Tutor
Tutored students from 6-12 grade in Mathematics, English, Science, and History.
Created personal lesson plans for students to keep them interested in the subjects.
Tutored students with disabilities, at risk students, as well as students on the cusp of failing.
Administered homework and quizzes and showed students more effective ways of studying.
Helped students maintain at least an 85% grade in all subjects they were being tutored in.
New York City Board Of Education (2007-2010) New York, NY
Substitute Teacher
Served as “on call” substitute instructor, accepting teaching assignments the previous night or morning of
class. Executed lesson plans in all subjects on all grade levels.
Provided full time classroom instruction as needed by Assistant Principal of school.
Assisted other teachers as an assistant, tutor, mentor, test proctor, as well as other assorted tasks.
Substituted in Special Education populations.
Internships
NJ Department of Planning and Engineering (2004) East Brunswick, NJ
Intern
Created, updated, and maintained databases for affordable housing.
Conducted research regarding zoning laws in other municipalities.
Assisted engineers on field assignments inspecting public works, commercial and residential properties.
Researched and provided information regarding commercial and residential developers.
Education
College of Staten Island Graduate School of Education 2007-2012
Hunter College Bachelor’s Degree: Major in Urban Affairs and Planning 2001-2005
State University of New York at Albany (Transfer) 1999-2000
Skills
Proficient in case management, MS Office applications, bartending, keen research skills, as well as
strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST