Los Angeles Substance Abuse

ROBERT G. TICE

Mobile (***) ***–**** **************@*****.***

ADDICTION SPECIALIST

ADDICTION COUNSELING ... LIFE COACH ... CASE ASSESSMENT ... MEDICATION TREATMENT COMMUNITY OUTREACH ... DUI LAW ENFORCEMENT ... FUND RAISING ... GRANTS An exemplary 35-year career in drug, alcohol and gambling addiction counseling, program administration, charity governance and fundraising. Lives by the principle to be of service. Significant achievements include Directing charity organizations; Guiding programs focused on youth addition and homelessness; Administering governmental job development grant programs, and Coaching individuals to make better life choices … Celebrating over 21 years of sobriety ... complemented by an MA degree in Business Administration and a BS degree in Business Marketing ... offers superior leadership, interpersonal and communications skills coupled with the clarity of vision and drive to coordinate the public/private sectors with charitable organizations. Other key strengths and expertise include:

Broad administrative and P & L responsibilities.

Patient substance abuse counseling ... Medical treatment coordination with doctors and nurses.

Inter-division/departmental coordination ... procedures and systems ... quality assurance programs.

Grant proposals … program development ... program administration.

Project team and support staff development ... recruiting/hiring ... training.

Governmental liaison ... public outreach … policy and procedures development.

A charismatic, motivational counselor … superior interpersonal skills. REPRESENTATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS

The sole substance abuse counselor in the Scripps Hospital system … provided counseling to addicted opiate and other addicted patients. Identified life threatening symptoms that were being mis-diagnosed from harm reduction and abstinence models of remediation. Recommended emergency assistance for doctors and nurses. Commended by doctors for saving numerous patient lives. (Scripps Mercy Hospital)

As a Management Analyst for the City of Los Angeles. Established policies and procedures for job development programs within empowerment zones. Prepared requests for grant proposals. Assisted with administration of Donald J. Kulick Youth Opportunity grant. Created job opportunities to employ disadvantaged youth. Changed the lives of many. (City of Los Angeles, Community Development Department)

A 30-year Sponsor, Volunteer and Board Member for the oldest addiction meeting facility for LGBTQ+ people. Provided 40 12-Step support groups daily for individuals seeking sober support and fellowship in a safe, clean, and relaxed environment. Included mental health support and connection to other community resources. Facility was forced to close during the COVID pandemic. Working passionately to secure grants, new sponsors and additional board members to reopen. (Alano Club Live and Let Live)

DUI Program Instructor and Educator. Facilitated clients with law enforcement rules involving driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Assisted with outreach at Foundation events. (San Diego State University) EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND Life Coach Community Facilitator

ROBERT TICE & ASSOCIATES - San Diego, CA July 2006 - Present Medical Treatment Counselor and Coach

SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL – Chula Vista / San Diego, CA September 2020 – December 2023 Assessment Outreach Case Management Counselor

EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES – San Diego, CA October 2017 – September 2020 Robert G. Tice – 2

DUI Program Instructor Educator

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY – San Diego, CA June 2018 – September 2020 Board Member Administrator Volunteer Fundraiser LIVE AND LET LIVE ALANO CLUB – San Diego, CA February 2010 – December 2019 Problem Gambling Certification Intern

UNION OF PAN ASIAN COMMUNITIES – San Diego, CA June 2017 – December 2017 Substance Abuse Counselor

HEARTLAND HOUSE – San Diego, CA June 2016 – November 2017 Substance Abuse Intern

MCALLISTER HOUSE – El Cajon, CA February 2016 – May 2016 Membership & Directory Marketing and Sales

GREATER SAN DIEGO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – San Diego, CA May 2003 – September 2016 Program Analyst Administration

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT, CITY OF LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles, CA Oct 1995 – December 2003 Business Development Officer

CENTERRE BANK OF KANSAS CITY – Kansas City, MO January 1991 – September 1995 EDUCATION M.A. – Business Administration. ROCKHURST COLLEGE – Kansas City, MO Bachelor of Science – Business Marketing. SAMFORD UNIVERSITY – Birmingham, AL Paralegal Studies Certificate, University of California at Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

§ Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor Certificate, City College, Community College, May 2016- Honors

§ Non-Violent Communication Certificate, 2017

§ Hazelden's Co-occurring Disorders Program (CDP) 2018

§ American Board of Preventive Medicine, ASAM 1 & II Certificate

§ Aliant International University, 2015 Epigenetics within Trauma Informed, Intergenerational and Integrated Health Paradigms

§ City College and Kaiser Medical Center, Adverse Childhood Experience Study Seminar, 2015 VOLUNTEER SERVICES Robert Tice has always believed that his life mission is to be of service. His track record of providing volunteer activities and community action has been robust. Robert continues to actively support these organizations:

§ County of San Diego, Community Action Partner, Mental Health, Addiction, and the Unhoused

§ Veterans Village of San Diego and Stand Down 2021- current (Counseling)

§ Lambda. Uptown Alano Club Founding Member

§ Harm Reduction Coalition (Naltrexone)

§ International Overdose Day

§ Live and Let Live Alano Club, Board Member-Outreach and grant writer

§ Mama’s Kitchen, Special Events and Outreach and Fundraising

§ Human Rights Campaign

§ AIDS Project Los Angeles

§ Aid for Aids

§ Los Angeles and San Diego LGBTQ Community Center

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