Project Manager

DENICE NIXON

***** *******

Detroit, Michigan ***34

313-***-**** (home) 313-***-**** (cell)

OBJECTIVE

Director, Management, Supervisory, Counseling, Community Organizing, Teaching position in an organization or institution related to higher learning, human services, health and related areas utilizing team player approach, health services administration expertise, grant writing, addiction and substance abuse expertise, management information system expertise, training, marketing business or counseling based abilities, planning, developing and assisting individuals/programs addressing challenges, problem solving and/or the promotion of healthy life styles.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Accomplished writer of poems, articles and presentations. Published “Words of Truth and Wisdom” book based on the teachings of Rev. Ralph J. Boyd, original pastor and founder of Universal Liberty in Christ Temple Spiritual church in Detroit Michigan.

Manage Partnership for a Drug Free Detroit that originally included Youth Development Institute staff and volunteers for Community Coalition consisting of volunteers from the city, state and federal legislative body, citizens of the Detroit community, providers from the prevention, treatment and recovery community, youth, faith based community and other entities.

Facilitate and coordinate monthly public television broadcast of Partnership for a Drug Free Detroit Coalition meeting hosted by City of Detroit City Council on Comcast Channel 10 and Channel 22

Manage and Direct Youth Development Institute personnel and Tobacco Coalition personnel in program requirements and facilitation and maintenance of activities, employee contribution and service to volunteers, and youth participants.

Provide expertise and technical assistance to Community Coalition that consist of Advocacy Committee, Faith Base Committee, Recovery Committee, Speakers Bureau, Volunteer Committee, Tobacco Coalition and the Youth Development Institute who provide tools for the Citizens of Detroit Michigan to be equipped with appropriate educational resources for substance abuse intervention for alcohol tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) intervention.

Actively assist Director, department personnel and community organizations in website design and written update to keep community informed on current information.

Assist Director in coordination of special projects as they arise to enhance community and provider involvement that include SEMHAC (Southeast Michigan HIV/AIDS Collaborative), HAND (Homeless Action Network of Detroit, White House Office of National Control Policy (25 Cities project, CADCA (Community Anti Drug Coalitions), etc.

Assist Director with communication and facilitation with Finney High Initiative (FYI), Detroit City Council communication and Mayor’s office and related tasks.

Coordinate activities, meetings and intervention techniques in special project programs that provide safety and community enhancement for the City of Detroit residents that include Project FAIR Families Achieving Independence through Recovery (collaborative with State Department of Human Services) Project Fresh Start Prostitution Program (collaborative with 36th District Drug Court, Detroit Police Department, Michigan Sheriff Department and Bureau of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery),

Follow-up on meetings and activities that need attention from media, and legislative officials to upgrade projects and attract other partners.

Advisory Contribution to the audit process of women and family providers to assure compliance according to the State of Michigan Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Trained as recipient rights authority for the City of Detroit Bureau of Substance Abuse handling complaints, rights and appeal process, administrative tribunal process, court representation and training for provider agencies.

Promote self development and independence to clients in family and substance abuse prevention counseling experience

Promote prevention and self control training programs geared toward preparation for educating youth for the community

Promote gambling awareness training and information sharing for the community

Team player in development of the speakers bureau training manuals for youth and the recovery community

Team member with planning and coordinating community conferences for individuals from various backgrounds including youth, addiction and recovery, professional, non-professional and providers

Actively involved in research and development for informative contribution to current health and substance abuse issues

Actively utilize family counseling skills

Grant writing experience and follow-up of grant requirements

Plan, review, communicate and document necessary projects needed for grants and the continuation of grants for active programs and program development

Plan and develop resources and customer base for programs

Developed marketing information brochures and flyers to advertise and promote program administration

Utilize counseling and case management approach for customers

Formulate and participate in outreach efforts with business and community organizations to promote programs

Exercise leadership abilities by coordinating and planning coalition meetings, community meetings, utilizing planning process and completion of projects

Direct project completion by working independently through interaction with the community and successful marketing of projected goals through community and business contact

Active participant on committees and community projects in professional and service organizations

Direct and facilitation of mini-grant projects maintaining, monitoring and distributing funds for community grass root organizations over an extended period

Plan, assist and promote training conferences for community individuals, churches, schools and community organizations on substance abuse prevention, grant writing and grant guidelines, and health maintenance issues

Exercise technical assistance with community

Facilitate case intake and seminars for individuals who are homeless, substance abusers and/or in need of services to remove the barriers of unemployment and lack of training

Perform individual case coordination and counseling of at risk individuals

Market and recruit necessary resources to promote and update programs and offer assistance to customer base

Develop and distribute correspondence to promote programs, and maintain outlined grant requirements

SKILLS

Counseling with individuals, family, group substance abuse, and at risk population utilizing education, training and necessary management tools

Problem solving abilities with customer needs

Organization abilities for budgeting with individuals, department and community, non-profit and profit organizations

Computer skills with various software including Microsoft Publisher, Membership Plus, Citrix Program, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, publisher, Print Shop MultiMate, Display Write WordPerfect, Lotus, Harvard Graphics, Claris works and others

EDUCATION ECUMENICAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Detroit, MI

Pre Doctorial, Master Divinity, January 2009

Incomplete

MICHIGAN CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS Detroit, MI

Development Plan Counselor to expire January 28, 2016

MICHIGAN CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR

ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS Detroit, MI

CPS-I Certified Prevention Specialist – Level I, June, 1997 – 1999

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY Detroit, MI

Master of Arts in Counseling, Community, May 2003

Master of Science in Health Services, Administration,

Minor Administrative Specialty in Substance Abuse Service,

May, 1997

Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies, December 1996

Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration,

December, 1994

PROFESSIONAL STATE OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF REALTORS

LICENSE State of Michigan Real Estate License since 1991 to present

STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER & INDUSTRY SERVICES

Board of Counseling Professional Counselor Limited License (LLPC) since 2003

MINISTER’S LICENSE

Minister of the Gospel for Universal Liberty in Christ Temple Inc. accepting Jesus Christ as Personal Savior since 2006

DEVELOPMENT PLAN - Counselor

Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals through January 2016

PROFESSIONAL CITY OF DETROIT BUREAU OF SUBSTANCE

EXPERIENCE ABUSE

Detroit, MI

Professional research experience interviewing substance abuse clients, gathering information, developing and distributing surveys, and preparing written thesis presentation under the direction of Dr. Calvin Trent, Director of the Bureau of Substance Abuse and working with Dr. Yvonne Anthony from Brandis University in preparation of statistics for evaluative presentation for the document and possible further study.

COUNSELING & DEVELOPMENT CLINIC

Southfield, MI

Professional Internship with Counseling & Development Clinic under the direction of Dr. Alex E. Costinew, owner/director, fully licensed psychologist, and licensed professional counselor. Attended and participated in supervision sessions sharing and listening to active cases. Participate with in-group counseling with community youth group assessing their needs and assisting with facilitation of session.

Contribute counseling skills with active client caseload for family and substance abuse counseling for clients without personal insurance.

HARMONY VILLAGE INITIATIVE, GREATER

DETROIT AREA HEALTH COUNCIL Detroit, MI

Internship with Harmony Village Initiative performing research of

outlined professional and business community, developing health

resource guide for use by the community, established professional

relationship with community organization, established managed

care contacts for future development.

DETROIT URBAN LEAGUE Detroit, MI

Internship in Health and Substance Abuse Prevention Department

working on community projects consisting of research, gathering

and documenting data for the development of an outlined area of

the empowerment zone for development of a needs assessment,

organization of a coalition, attending and facilitating community

meetings and training sessions, completion of monthly

reports documenting development and evaluation of programs,

and progression of project in accordance with Federal guidelines

and implementation of marketing plan.

HARPER HOSPITAL Detroit, MI

Internship, in Ambulatory Services Administration working on

access indicators for patient appointment times for thirteen clinics

and outpatient departments, utilizing analysis, graphs, and related

measurement for future downsizing and streamlining of this

service within the Detroit Medical Center.

WORK DETROIT RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES (DRMM)

EXPERIENCE Building Director January 2012 to January 2013

Served at DRMM Genesis House III Women and Family Shelter and DRMM Women and Family Treatment Center. Directed operations for 25 staff and up to 80 clients at both locations on a 24 hour on call basis.

Counselor January 2013 to April 2014

Served at DRMM Christian Guidance Center Men’s Treatment Center. Counselled homeless men in treatment for substance abuse and adjudicated jail clients with a substance abuse background. Provided services regarding homelessness, health, mental health and according to needs to move forward with life and future goals.

Case Manager April 2014 to Present

Served at DRMM DeVos Permanent Housing Ministry and Oasis Samaritan Transitional Housing facility. Provide wrap around services to promote positive outcomes in their lives according to future needs.

PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG FREE DETROIT, CITY OF DETROIT BUREAU OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, Detroit, MI

Manager, December 2004 to 2012

Plan and manage monthly Partnership Coalition meetings offering update information that address community concerns for education, political, youth, recovery and general information for the City of Detroit citizens in reducing substance abuse use and abuse in the City of Detroit and offering positive alternatives

Manage, recruit and offer technical assistance for volunteer committees who offer positive information to the Citizens of Detroit through the Advocacy Committee, Faith Base Committee, Recovery Committee, Speakers Bureau and Youth Development Institute.

Plan and organize year around community activities in the City of Detroit for the adult and youth population including schools, churches and Bureau of Substance Abuse Prevention Treatment and Recovery staff, volunteers and local officials to offer incentives, information and training in an effort to offer positive alternatives to the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD).

Attend meetings and participate in activities to collaborate with individuals, businesses, community organizations legislators, government bodies and other entities that can assist and offer benefits to the Detroit community to address substance abuse issues.

Inform the community and governing bodies in the City, State and Federal arenas about current substance abuse issues.

Special Projects Directors Assistant, Special Projects, July 2003 to Present

Serve as part of Management Team by assisting Director with Special Projects outside of the scope of normal departmental tasks.

Process and coordinate special project implementation for Director that includes interaction with Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) with Washington DC and State of Michigan; Project Fresh Start Prostitution Program a collaborative with 36th District Court, Sheriff Department and Detroit Police Department; Project FAIR a collaborative with Department of Health and Human Services; Family to Family a state-wide program with Department of Health and Human Services; and local and national conferences, etc.

Serve as Women and Families Specialist for City of Detroit Coordinating Agency which includes coordinating reports, audits interaction, communication and upkeep of state required rules and regulations

Interaction and communication with State ONDCP Women and Family Specialist to assure compliance and update provider information.

Attend meetings for Director that add to community interaction and update on projects that directly affect addiction and it properties in an attempt to promote prevention, treatment and recovery that include Domestic Violence Committee a collaborative with the Detroit Police Department, and the Department of Health and Human service; Gun Violence Committee a collaborative with Community In Schools Organization, Center for Population Health, Michigan Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence, Positive Communique and Neighborhood Service Organization; Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND); Southeast Michigan HIV Aids (SEMHA) Needs Assessment Committee, and South East Michigan HIV Aids Council (SEMHAC) Media Marketing Committee, Needs Assessment Committee, and Full Council Committee as well as other committee meetings when needed.

Serve as State of Michigan Family Independence Agency (FIA) Family to Family Community Representative for Emergency abuse and placement cases involving children.

Special Services Associate Coordinator, July 2002 to July 2003

Serve as administrative staff to Bureau of Substance Abuse Advisory Council

Facilitate recipient rights advice and processing for state representation and judicial recommendations for City of Detroit Bureau of Substance Abuse provider agencies and their clients.

Facilitate and conduct trainings for City of Detroit Provider agencies and community.

Has facilitated collection and development of community substance abuse information for publication in the Bureau of Substance Abuse quarterly newsletter.

Serve as the Women & Families Specialist representing City of Detroit Bureau of Substance Abuse on a statewide level and provide expertise in advising maintenance of women and family provider agencies to satisfy local and Federal guidelines

Serve as Community Representative with Family Independence Agency (FIA) for emergency review cases for child abuse and neglect cases.

Serve on committee with collaborative efforts with Family Independence Agency (FIA) and the City of Detroit Bureau of Substance Abuse reviewing ways to assist women and families with substance abuse issues.

Attend city and statewide meetings as needed to represent the Director and the City of Detroit Bureau of Substance Abuse department

Actively participate with HUD and MSHDA grant review and processing in response to membership with the Homeless Action Network of Detroit.

Project Officer, January 2001 to July 2002

Coordinate awareness trainings sponsored by the partnership collaborating with community organizations and offering to individuals, teachers, community organizations, and interested parties in the City of Detroit addressing substance abuse prevention, gambling, recovery and related topics.

Assist with coordination of development of training material to be used for the speaker’s bureau for the partnership with D’nounce the 40 ounce, and recovery public presentations.

Assist with the design and scope of Partnership projects and activities in consultation with staff and Partnership membership. Design requests-for-proposals to implement selected program models through competitive bidding.

Provide technical assistance relating to planning and development of project activities. Responsible for attending Partnership meetings. Establish contact list for project committees.

Assist with the annual action plan for the Partnership. Represent the Partnership at community and organizational activities. Assist with development of project publications. Conduct and maintain inventory of all project equipment.

Responsible for planning meetings with respective project committees. Responsible for effective communication with the Project Coordinator. Provide the necessary support to ensure success of activities.

Monitor project activity to ensure compliance with goals and objectives. Prepare monthly project activity reports. Develop an integration of Partnership members with project activities. Assist with other duties as assigned by Project Coordinator.

UNIVERSAL LIBERTY IN CHRIST TEMPLE, Detroit, MI.

Minister and Counselor, August 2006 to Present

Ministerial Services to community during church services and special engagements

Spiritual counseling services by appointment upon request

NCADD-GDA

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND

DRUG DEPENDENCE Greater Detroit Area

Counselor, October 2003 to November 2004

Facilitate group counseling for youth detained at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility (WCJDF). Groups have at least five youth, but no more than twelve. Group counseling is designed to educate youth who may have been experimenting with substances and whose behaviors have placed them at increased risk.

The sessions include a variety of topics including but not limited to: underlying factors contributing to drug use, strategic interventions to sustain a substance-free lifestyle, HIV/AIDS, social skills education, conflict resolution, anger management, impact of drug behavior on family and significant others, twelve step programs, and building drug free social lives.

REAL ESTATE ONE Detroit, MI

Referral Licensed Realtor, February 2014 to Present

Licensed Realtor, March 2003 to February 2014

Conduct real estate marketing, referral services and sales transactions for individuals and organizations in the State of Michigan

JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE Detroit, MI

Coordinator – MEDLINK, June 1998 to January 2001

Compile, plan and coordinate Med Link program materials according to project proposal. Develop brochure, flyers, forms and appropriate material to market and network in Detroit and surrounding community to build medical resources and customers.

Complete intake and assess medical needs as they relate to barriers to employment. Develop a plan of service with each customer that addresses intervention strategies for the identified medical needs. Periodically review the plan to ensure appropriate medical needs are being addressed effectively.

Identify, locate, link and coordinate services, resources in the community as needed. Assist customers, complete needed medical care. Monitor customers’ progress to determine if they are completing needed medical treatment. Complete required reports and paperwork as required. Identify gratis resources.

Establish and maintain a current database of these resources.

Maintain case record documentation per funding/program/agency requirements. Establish and maintain positive and outcome oriented relationships with participants and their involved other, employers, other team members and funding sources. Upon completion of medical services, coordinate referrals to appropriate job training or placement services, and monitor progress with linkages to these resources.

Empower clients to take charge of their life by offering resources that promote change through education, training, job placement and housing

EMPOWERMENT ZONE COMMUNITY PREVENTION COALLITION, DETROIT URBAN LEAGUE Detroit, MI

Outreach Service Delivery Specialist in Health and Substance Abuse Prevention, April 1996 to June 1998

Work in professional capacity organizing community outlined on the east side of Detroit known as the east region of the empowerment zone by coordinating coalition development and activities, part of a team which included a project director, two outreach service delivery specialists and a secretary.

Assisted the community in creating activities, meetings, presentations, etc. that dictate alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) prevention. Work as a facilitator and assist in coordinating mini-grant administration to grassroots organizations that need assistance in presenting substance abuse training in their communities.

Work in outreach capacity assisting coalition members, community and the Detroit Urban League by offering technical assistance to individuals administratively and educationally through research and planning mechanisms.

Design, create, complete, and submit evaluation reports, activity reports and project reports to Evaluator, Detroit Urban League Director, and Detroit Urban League President, Program Director housed at the City of Detroit Bureau of Substance Abuse, Empowerment Zone Community Coalition Project Director, and Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Government Project Officer. Attend/facilitate training conferences on substance abuse and community organizing locally and in other cities and states.

HARPER HOSPITAL Detroit, MI

Administrative Secretary II, January 1978 to April 1996

Typing and drafting material for management and administrative staff utilizing computer knowledge. Assisted Director of Medical Records with correspondence, department and organization planning, budget review and accounting. Trained clerical staff and supervisory staff in computer operations and new software, worked as a representative on employee committee, trained/oriented new staff when entering hospital on clerical and secretarial procedures for the Department of Human Resources, attended conferences, training sessions on organizational planning and advancement, and others for the department.

Planned, announced, attended meetings, recorded and transcribed minutes for Harper Hospital Chief of Staff for Medical Affairs, Harper Hospital Vice President, Harper Hospital CEO, Harper Hospital COO, and Harper Hospital Director of Medical Records for Utilization Review meeting and Medical Record committee meeting.

Personal secretary for Director, Medical Records-Utilization Review Department, Director of Corporate Nursing, and Associate Director of Nursing coordinating activities and completing reports for assistant directors and clinical coordinators

Worked in Department of Radiology interacting with department supervision and client file maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT Detroit, MI

Work Study, September 1976 to January 1978

Corp Engineer Data Processing Department

Performed duties for Chief of Department Mr. Paul Bolden utilizing army format. Trained to utilize various computer systems within the Department. Assisted twenty (20) engineers in data collection and computer assistance

Marygrove College Dance Office

Worked for Department Director, Ms. Kantz. Managed office, arranged contacts for classes and shows for public performances.

PORO BEAUTY COLLEGE Detroit, MI.

Administrative Assistant/Manager, January 1969 to

September 1976

(Managed Beauty School two (2) years while owner

out of the country)

Utilized marketing techniques and skills, buying, selling merchandise for boutique and supplies for beauty school students and patrons.

Performed clerical, billing, accounting/bookkeeping duties assisting owner in administrative assistant capacity maintaining contracts, etc.

Managed beauty school operations, instructors, students, accountant, secretary, and janitor. Worked with government and financial aide counselors for State of Michigan to maintain appropriate procedure and files, attended and set up workshops, maintained budget and recruited personnel and students.

MEMBERSHIP COBAP Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention

Program, Former Board Member

Empowerment Zone Coalition, Former Member

Homeless Action Network (HAND), Former Board

Member

Michigan Institute for Prevention and Intervention

Counseling Agency (MIPI), Former Board Member

Southeastern Michigan HIV and AIDS Council

(SEMHAC) Needs Assessment Committee, and Full

Council Committee, Former Member

Universal Liberty in Christ Temple Church

Superintendent, Sunday School of Wisdom

Associate Minister, Board Member

Recovery, Education, Advocacy & Leadership Political

Action Committee (REAL PAC), Former Member

LICENSES State of Michigan Department of Energy, Labor &

Economic Growth, Real Estate Salesperson License

State of Michigan Department of Community Health,

Board of Counseling Professional Counselor Limited

License

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