Rich Leon

Sacramento, California, United States

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Summary

Cultural monitor with five year's experience with a background in construction. Hold 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in Construction Safety & Health Card. Experience

Cultural / Tribal Monitor

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians

Sep 2020 - Present (2 years 1 month +)

• Ensure the protection of cultural resources during pre-construction/ development within the SSBMI (Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians) aboriginal territory and that Native American remains and associated grave items are treated with appropriate dignity, according to SSBMI traditions

• Act as liaison between archaeologist consultants and the SSBMI Tribe

• Assist in evaluating environmental impact reports/studies for proposed development projects

• Conduct cultural surveys within the boundaries of SSBMI tribal properties

• Keep detailed notes and record information in appropriate format for SSBMI site protection records

• Prepare SSBMI site record forms and produce daily and weekly reports of monitoring activities

• Assist in the education of staff and contractors working on tribal properties with an awareness of cultural resources and observance of undiscovered cultural resources

• Travel to construction/project sites as needed

Cultural Monitor

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

Oct 2017 - Sep 2020 (3 years)

• Ensured the protection of cultural resources during pre-construction/ development within the Patwin Linguistic boundary and that Native American remains and associated grave items were treated with appropriate dignity, according to Patwin traditions

• Acted as liaison between archaeologist consultants and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

• Attended consultation meetings between governmental entities and Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation representatives regarding site protection mitigation

• Assisted in evaluating environmental impact reports/studies for proposed development projects

• Conducted cultural surveys within the boundaries of Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation tribal properties

• Kept detailed notes and record information in appropriate format for Yocha Dehe Wintun site protection records

• Prepared Yocha Dehe site record forms and produced daily and weekly reports of monitoring activities

• Assisted in the education of staff and contractors working on tribal properties with an awareness of cultural resources and observance of undiscovered cultural resources

• Traveled to construction/project sites as needed

• Communicated with the Tribal Administration, Tribal Council and Tribal Members Rich Leon - page 1

Family Advocate III / Site Manager El Dorado Site

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians

Dec 2015 - Oct 2017 (1 year 11 months)

• Assisted participants and Family Advocate II workers with accessing resources

• Provided information to Family Advocate II workers, participants, community organizations and the general public about the SSTTP (Shingle Springs Tribal TANF Program)

• Assisted with updated SSTTP policies and procedures

• Tribal TANF Family Advocate I duties listed below Family Advocate III/ Site Manager Placer County Site Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians

Jul 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 6 months)

• Assisted participants and Family Advocate II workers with accessing resources

• Provided information to Family Advocate II workers, participants, community organizations and the general public about the SSTTP (Shingle Springs Tribal TANF Program)

• Assisted with updated SSTTP policies and procedures

• Tribal TANF Family Advocate I duties listed below Family Advocate II

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians

Dec 2012 - Jul 2014 (1 year 8 months)

• Assisted participants and Family Advocate I workers with accessing resources

• Provided information to Family Advocate I workers, participants, community organizations and the general public about the SSTTP (Shingle Springs Tribal TANF Program)

• Assisted with updated SSTTP policies and procedures

• Tribal TANF Family Advocate I duties listed below Tribal TANF Family Advocate

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians

Oct 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 3 months)

• Used social case work, therapy techniques, administration, community organization, consultation, teaching, research, planning, health education and welfare services to assist eligible participants in accessing resources

• Understood Federal Tribal TANF program regulations, the SSTTP Plan and the SSTTP Policies and Procedures

• Conducted initial participant intake interviews, conducted annual recertifications, and updated case information as changes occurred for eligibility requirements

• Determined case family eligibility by gathering required verification; when assessment tools were needed; administered or recommended appropriate assessments and in-house referrals; and conducted periodic home visits

• Facilitated orientation, workshops, and classes for participants and the general public

• Calculated and processed participants’ monthly grants and supportive services

• Developed and updated individual participants’ Wellness Plans to assess and evaluate employability of participants; and Compliance Plans to avoid sanctions, supportive service denials, and case closure

• Completed Fraud Reports when fraud was suspected and submitted reports to the Site Manager and Quality Assurance Officer

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• Maintained required documentation of participants’ services and program activities, ongoing case family assessments, employment plans, job and resource referrals, progress monitoring, supportive services requirements, problem solving, job or other work activity monitoring

• Provided information to participants, community organizations and the general public about the SSTTP Tribal TANF Transportation Specialist

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians

Jun 2010 - Oct 2010 (5 months)

• Operated van/bus/passenger cars safely and efficiently

• Developed schedules for specific regularly scheduled routes, monitored traffic and weather conditions, and notified dispatch of potential problems

• Responded to requests from management for unscheduled pick-ups or drop-offs

• Reported accidents or other safety situations to Transportation Manager, and in cases of accidents, to local law Enforcement as well

• Accurately completed Vehicle Inspection Reports for all vehicles on a daily basis pre- and post-trip and driver trip sheets for each vehicle with information including vehicle license, number of passengers, pick-up and drop-off times, mileage, destinations, etc.

• Maintained regular schedule for auto maintenance and if problems existed, oversaw on-going repairs and maintenance

• Assisted in facilitating activities for participants during off-site events Leak Test Tech.

Paragon Products LLC.

Aug 2007 - Sep 2009 (2 years 2 months)

Education

Encina High School

1996 - 1999

Licenses & Certifications

Mental Health First AID USA - National Council For Community Behavioral Healthcare

Issued Apr 2014 - Expires Apr 2017

Certified Facilitator Fatherhood/ Motherhood is Sacred Program - Native American Fatherhood and Families Association

Certificate of Completion "Basic TAS for TANF" - Eaglesun Systems Products, Inc. Certificate of Training "Conflict Resolution" - The Child Abuse Prevevtion Center Rich Leon - page 3

Certificate of Training "Communication Skills" - The Child Abuse Prevention Center

An Introduction to GIS and Data Models - Alison - Empower Yourself 244*-********?utm_campaign=just_certified_cert

Introduction to Geographic Information System - Alison - Empower Yourself 262*-********

30-hr Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in Construction Safety & Health - US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHA

10-hr Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in Construction Safety & Health - US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHA

Skills

Microsoft Outlook • Outlook • Teamwork • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Office • Microsoft Excel • Team Management • Customer Service • Change Management • Telephone Skills Rich Leon - page 4

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