James Orville Bagwell, IV

**** ****** *****. **** *, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Telephone: 619-***-****

Cell: 619-***-****

OBJECTIVE Seeking a challenging and dynamic position in an adult drug and alcohol counseling and educating supportive environment that capitalizes on my dynamic and critical skills and that fosters growth both professionally and personally.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS: COUNSELING ● TEACHING ● ADMINISTRATIVE ● OPERATIONS ● FACILITIES MANAGEMENT● STAFF MANAGEMENT ● STAFF TRAINING ● STAFF SCHEDULING● STAFF EVALUATION ● CLIENT SERVICES ● CONFLICT RESOLUTION● NEEDS ASSESSMENT ● FLOOR MANAGEMENT ● CLIENT INTAKE● CRISIS INTERVENTION ● CRISIS MANAGEMENT ● TROUBLE SHOOTING ● REENTRY PLANNING ● STRATEGIC PLANNING ● BUDGET DEVELOPMENT ● BUDGET ADHERENCE ● PUBLIC RELATIONS ● COMMUNITY OUTREACH ● TEAM MANAGEMENT ● FOOD MANAGEMENT ● FOOD SERVICE● MENU PLANNING ● INVENTORY CONTROL ● VENDOR RELATIONS● PROGRAM ORIENTATION

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS ● Patient, kind and dynamic manager and social advocate experienced

in all aspects of management of homes as well as counseling for persons in transition from alcohol and chemical abuse with a proven history of excellence in administration, facilities management, operations, all aspects of team building, floor management, kitchen and menu planning, budget development and strategic planning, needs assessment, crisis management, and staff training.

● Excellent interpersonal skills with proved successes working in diverse multicultural environments. Results oriented advocate who is a poised and confident communicator experienced in community outreach, public relations and successful interfaces with California Department of Corrections as well as their contracting organizations for substance abuse programs, both Boards of Directors and Trustees, and an excellent problem solver capable of performing multiple tasks simultaneously.

● Self-motivated, flexible and highly organized team leader and player possessing a keen eye for detail. Excellent crisis management skills with strong background in social services. Committed and experienced in building long term solutions and social advocacy.

● Proven successes working in multicultural environments and interfaces with all levels of management, academics, professionals and administrators and the leadership, discipline and work ethic to effectively inspire, develop and motivate both clients, their families, colleagues and the community.

● A committed team leader with a “hands-on” approach who is sensitive to the needs of co-workers with proven successes working in diverse multicultural environments.

James Orville Bagwell, IV

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EDUCATION

2002 – 2004 SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Diego, CA

Master of Science Candidate, Gerontology

1998 – 2001 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Master of Science Candidate, School Counseling

EXPERIENCE

2020-2023 Amity Foundation Avenal State Prison, Paradise Valley State Prison (ASP & PVSP) Avenal and Coalinga, California

Treatment Counselor

Managed a caseload of up to 60 students (inmates) providing educational classes from various curriculums from Victim Impact, Parenting Inside Out, Anger Management, and Reentry into society. Classes were 3 hours each with a break in between. Individual counseling sessions at 0ne hour each. Documented each and all contacts in ARMS and/or OMS programs as well as devised Treatment Plans and updates to treatment plans bimonthly with 3 goals each, 3 goals per objective, and 3 tasks per goal. Completed exit planning when the students neared their release dates.

2017-2020 Corecivic Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) San Diego, California

Treatment Counselor

Managed an average caseload number of 25 and up to 100 participants, while the contract called for 15 participants per counselor, during their reentry into society and the community in their transition from prison. Facilitated individual counseling sessions, group counseling sessions, and educational counseling sessions. Transported Participants to medical appointments in the company vehicle, prepared treatment plans and exit plans for each individual participant on the caseload, Kept accurate notes and files up to date on each participant, filled in when counselors were absent, helped to organized monthly outings for the participants, their families, and staff

2015-2017 Phoenix House, Susanville, Ca

Counselor Supervisor

Responsibilities include overseeing, directing, and leading the counselor group for the High Desert State Prison re-entry program to include substituting for absent counselors, Facilitating education groups, and preforming individual counseling for the inmates that are getting ready for release from prison, entering the statistics for groups, supervising the counselor group, and covering for the Director when needed.

2010-2015 MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committie)

Counselor/Educator

Responsibilities included Individual counseling of 100 person plus caseload, facilitating 15 person group therapy sessions 3 to 5 times per week, teaching 2 hour education sessions 5 times per week, keeping all clients files in compliance with the state laws and regulations, opening and closing the facilitie as well as setting the alarms when management was unavailable.

2008-2010 Volunteers of America Detoxification Center, San Diego, CA

Night Monitor

Responsibilities Included overseeing the clients as they went through their detoxification procedures through the night. Counseling patients as they awoke in the middle of the night, awaken the clients for breakfast, inventory their medications nightly.

2007 – 2008 SALVATION ARMY ARC, San Diego, CA

Director of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)

Responsibilities include supervision of all Rehabilitation Department staff consisting of 2 full time counselors, Psychologist, and 18 interns, Resident Manager, Assistant Resident Manager, Chef, Assistant Chef, and Rehabilitation Department Secretary. Duties included facilities’ operations, strategic planning and budget development and adherence. Additional responsibilities include client services, intake and exit, community outreach and relations and direct interface with the administrator as well as all other Salvation Army officers

1999 –2007 SOUTH BAY PIONEER, INC, Chula Vista, CA

Managing Director

Responsibilities include all aspects of directing a 24-bed substance abuse halfway house and an18 bed three-quarter house recovery facility in Chula Vista, California. Responsibilities include staff management, facilities’ operations, administration, kitchen, menu preparation, strategic planning and budget development, book keeping and adherence. Additional responsibilities include client services, intake and exit, community outreach and relations and direct interface with Board of Directors as well as Board of Trustees.

1998 – 1999 SAN DIEGO CITY SCHOOLS, San Diego, CA

Special Education Technician (S.E.T.)

1997 – 1998 VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, San Diego, CA

Drug & Alcohol Specialist II

1993 – * 1997 WITHOUSKY CABINETS, San Diego, CA

Cabinet Maker/Installer

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1995 – one year internship at C.R.A.S.H. for a “Span” Certificate in

Health and Human Services.

1972 – 1978 U.S. ARMY, Manheim, Germany

91-B20 – Medical Specialist

* Honorable Discharge

* Expert Medic Badge

CERTIFICATIONS State of California –CCAP Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Aii059040618 through 10/16/21, Heart saver CPR- AED-First Aid certification

State of California – Class B Drivers License with passenger endorsement N0976096 EXP09/08/2022

VOLUNTERRISM

1999 – 2005 SAN DIEGO CITY SCHOOLS, San Diego, CA

Volunteer Speaker

REFERENCES Excellent references available upon request.

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