Sign Language First Aid

Otis W. Smith Jr.

*** ********* **** ******** **** 43207

Home: 614-***-**** Cell: 614-***-****, ***************@*****.***

Professional Overview:

I have worked in many managerial setting. I have supervised people of all races and nationalities. I speak enough Spanish to communicate. I know enough sign language to communicate with the deaf community. I have supervised as many as 250 employees. I am a very analytical person. I get the facts before I react. I have created and implemented numerous programs and ideas.

Skills and Technical Knowledge:

I can understand sign language

I can speak emergency Spanish

I can properly operate all cleaning equipment

I can operate word doc I can develop a spreadsheet

I am great with computers

I have developed and implemented employment strategies

I can write grants and Service Plans

Have public speaking experience

Have developed Individual service Plans

Have supervised up to 250 employees

Have developed Job search skill and employment plans

Education: Bachelors Degree from Central State University in Industrial Technology/ Industrial Arts. Graduated 1986

Accomplishments:

Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated

Certified CPI instructor

Certified CPR and First Aid instructor

Director of Operations for Best of Friends Home Care 2018 -2024

I supervise 120 staff and 5 Supervisor

I taught all of the classes such as CPI First Aid and CPR with certification in both

I ran payroll every week correcting mistakes and watching our overtime

I hired disciplined and fired staff

I made sure ADP was set for all staff

I created a data base that tracked monthly communication with Guardians

I helped with staff scheduling and filling shifts as needed

I helped take individuals to appointments and any other supports needed

I did all ISP and Daley Documentation for new individuals and yearly Docs

Checked staff time clocks each week and communicated with staff if there were any discrepancies

On call 24 hours a day

Experience: June 2008 – 2018

Program Director at Consumer Support Services:

Supervising 3 Management staff and 2 Deaf Management staff

Writing Individual Service Plan for 23 consumer every 90 days

Implement Programs and Policies and Procedures

Hire and Terminate staff

Enrolling consumers in employment programs and school

Writing and implementing behavior plans

Creating comprehensive goals and objectives

Evaluated and determine wage increases

Maintain a positive work environment

Teach new staff Philosophies of mental health a 3 hour class

Responsible for training all new employees and recruiting conducting open interview, and checking resumes. I teach Philosophies of child care MUI and incident report training Philosophies of DD services, and certified to teach First Aid and CPR. I also talk to employees about employment issues. I also retrain all current employees

yearly.

Supervisor Dove Building Services November 2003 – June 2008

Supervised staff of 5 employees and 1-Day Porter

Coordinated all job duties

Supervised Construction Cleanup

Coordinated and implemented all special projects Gym floor and Waxing and heavy cleaning

Developed workload and schedules

Responsible for hiring and firing employees

Can effectively operate all cleaning equipment and train staff.

Have worked with a KY vac system and traditional janitorial supplies

I have great communication skills and can supervise multiple assignments.

Teen Success Director for The Salesian Boys and Girls Club June 2000-2003 February

Supervised staff of the teen center

Developed and implemented recreation, social, and artistic programing.

Hired and fired staff.

Monitored program quality control

Kept a census report of attendance and participation

Directed the summer youth employment program

Created a job bank of employers for the summer youth employment program

Maintained employer relationships

Completed payroll and paid the youth

Check on quality of work

Teaching Job Search Skills

Resume writing and proper work attire

Career Developer Center of Vocational Alternatives COVA February 1995 – June 2000

Teach job search skills training

Job Coaching

Develop employer job bank

Maintain employer relationships

Teach interview skills and proper dress

Transport to all interviews

Training on employment readiness and Job Skills training

Monitor improvement and complete performance reviews

Worked with youth Severe Emotional Behavior at Alumcreast High School

Worked with homeless men and women at the Men’s Shelter and Safe haven

Thank You, Otis W. Smith Jr.

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