Todd Gessel
***** ******* **** *** *******, California 90247
310-***-**** ************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Event Planning / Fundraising
management/counselor
Computer Literate
CPR / First Aid / Water Safety
Interpretation and Translation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vet to Vet (Veterans Counseling Service) WLA Veterans Administration
December 2014-Present
● Provide counselling to veterans regarding the use and effects of alcohol and drugs
● Provide counselling acept referrals from veterans, families and agencies in the community
● Provide group counselling to veterans, as requested ensure legislation, standards and guidelines
are being followed
● Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and
● referrals.
● Provide to veterans specific, community education and support, as requested provide community
education and support programs, as requested access and collect relevant information and
resources
● Distribute relevant information. assist veterans to identify their need for treatment program.
● Counsel co-occurring disorder diagnosis patients.
● Advise and mentor individuals in life skills for recovery specific to veterans returning from theater
of war.
Malibu Beach Recovery Center Malibu CA
September 2014- October 2014
● Provide counselling to individuals regarding the use and effects of alcohol and drugs
● Provide counselling accept referrals from individuals, families and agencies in the community
● Provide group counselling, as requested ensure legislation, standards and guidelines are being
followed
● maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and
● referrals.
● Provide community education and support, as requested provide community education and
support programs, as requested access and collect relevant information and resources
● Distribute relevant information.assist individuals to identify their need for treatment program.
● Counsel co-occurring disorder diagnosis patients.
● Advise and mentor individuals in life skills for recovery.
Bureau of Land Management Prineville OR
May 2014-Present
River Ranger
Perform informational and educational visitor contacts with the public.
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Conduct or assist in visitor studies to monitor use levels, preferences and conflicts.
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Conduct patrols of wilderness study areas for monitoring use levels and compliance with
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management guidelines and objectives.
● Ensure key control, chain of custody building and access security .
● Perform staff evaluation and counseling.
BeitTshuvah Recover and Rehabilitation Center Los Angeles, CA
Internship (20 hours per week) July 2013- Sept 2013
Provide counselling to individuals regarding the use and effects of alcohol and drugs
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Provide counselling accept referrals from individuals, families and agencies in the community
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Provide group counselling, as requested ensure legislation, standards and guidelines are being
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followed.
Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and referrals.
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Provide community education and support, as requested provide community education and
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support programs, as requested access and collect relevant information and resources
Conduct and provide group counseling
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Instruct and coach surf therapy groups
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City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Los Angeles, CA
Recreation Assistant II (30 hours per week.) November 2006- present.
Basketball, skateboard. swim, Judo, instructor and football coach
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Instruct at risk and socially alienated young adults.
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Tutoring the youth after school participants
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Secure building, playing fields and faculties
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Issue permits and ensure regulations and rules are being followed
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Receive payments and monies for permits and fees.
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Council and advise clients with mental disabilities and “at risk” situations.
City of Industry Sheriff Department Police Activity League City of Industry
Judo Instructor January 2007-Present (10 hours +)
Instructor to youths, ages ranging from 5-18 in the martial art of Judo.
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Transportation of Judo team to and from tournaments.
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Ensuring fees and waivers are filled out correctly and paid.
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Instruction of Judo to youth in group and individual format.
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Mentoring, counsel and coaching of youth in life skills.
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First Aid and physical training.
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American Red Cross Los Angeles, CA
Instructor March 2004- Present
Instruct and certify the basic and advanced methods and principles of CPR, Lifeguarding and
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Water Safety to students.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
California State University, Los Angeles, CA 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Japanese, Minor: Asian Studies
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Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA
Japanese Language and Liberal Arts Coursework
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University California at Los Angeles
● CADAC Certification
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Army
Platoon and Motor Sergeant.
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OTHER SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Multilingual
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