CHARLES H. NELSON

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Energetic, highly motivated, and dependable individual with work experience in various industries in search of a full-time structured position that will utilize and enhance my current knowledge, lived experiences, and skill set. Seeking a progressive, responsible and rewarding opportunity, where experience and proven capabilities will have a valuable application and provide opportunities for continued career advancement. EDUCATION

Advanced Academic Diploma Hampton High School, Hampton, VA 1985 TRAININGS / CERTIFICATIONS

DBHDS Peer Recovery Specialist Training June 2023 (Certification expected August 2023)

First Aide/CPR Certification November 2022

CARITAS Workforce Development Training September 2022

ServSafe Certification 2018

OSHA 10 Certification 2018

Culinary Arts Certification 2018

Forklift Operator Certification 2014

Masonry Apprenticeship Certificate 2012

SPECIAL SKILLS

Self-motivated team player with great interpersonal skills.

Strategic thinking and multi-tasking skills; Analytical and Professional

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and problem-solving abilities.

Skilled in Organizing; Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, orally and writing.

Delegation and mentorship.

Knowledgeable of the 12 steps and 12 traditions of AA/NA & the Recovery Dynamics Curriculum PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CARITAS Richmond, VA 10/22 – Current

Promoted to PEER MONITOR (SOTS Center at The Healing Place) 03/23

Assist with file management and administrative duties to include intake, drug testing, and daily documentation.

Assist participants to implement difficult changes or adjustment to meet program expectations.

Monitor, evaluate, and collect data on participant’s progress and targeted skills.

Instruct participants on how to manage everyday tasks to help them gain independence and move forward in life.

Use cognitive behavior psycho education to assist participants in recognizing and redirecting poor choices and habits.

Communicate closely with interdisciplinary team to report participant’s progress and on-going challenges.

Supervise individuals in small group settings to cultivate safety, independence, and structure. PEER MENTOR (The Healing Place)

Actively engaged with participants in the facility and in the community.

Used a variety of strategies to assist participants in understanding and effectively dealing with their own social skills, and used positive communication strategies to motivate participants to work on and reach their goals.

Facilitated group sessions consisting of 20 – 30 adult males on life skills, recovery, and various psycho-education topics.

Educated participants on available services and resources, made appropriate referrals as needed.

Worked one-on-one and/or in small groups to help participants with unique challenges to develop basic life skills.

Maintained strict confidentiality and followed all HIPAA guidelines and agency policies and procedures.

Assisted administrators with clerical needs such as dispensed over-the-counter medications to participants, prepared welcome packages, prepared clothes, hygiene items, and other essentials for incoming participants. CHARLES H. NELSON

13500 Ridgemoor Dr. Midlothian, VA 23114 804-***-**** ad2q7n@r.postjobfree.com CN

THE TOBACCO COMPANY Richmond, VA 11/22 – 05/23

PREP COOK AND DISHWASHER

Prepared cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep.

Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.

Labeled and stocked all ingredients on shelves so they could be organized and easily accessible.

Ensured all food and other items were stored properly, complying with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.

Maintained a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash. PRINTPACK, INC. Williamsburg, VA 01/20 – 07/20

QA INSPECTOR

Inspected in-process production of plastic cups and bowls by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement test, and communicated required adjustments to production supervisor.

Removed products that did not meet production standards for re-work and recommended strategies to improve product quality.

Documented inspection results by completing logs and reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database.

Monitored equipment used to ensure it was safe and calibrated correctly and discarded any that did not meet requirements.

Followed company Quality Management system and guidelines. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Stafford, VA 10/17 – 12/19 HEAD COOK

Oversaw the daily operations of the kitchen and managed food preparation.

Prepared menus and food for daily dining hall meals and special events; up to standards and expectations.

Hired and trained kitchen staff, ensuring all safety guidelines were followed daily.

Monitored and completed food ordering, intake and inspection of delivered items, and the monthly food inventory.

Maintained cleanliness of the entire kitchen, equipment, and operating machinery. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Erika Holliday, Holliday Consulting LLC, CEO/Licensed Clinical Social Worker 804-***-****

Patricia Saunders, CARITAS (The Healing Place), SOTS Manager 804-***-****

Linda Moore, Hampton-Newport News CSB, Case Manager 804-***-****

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