DeShawn Kenner
Behavioral Scientist
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
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OBJECTIVE
I am passionate about serving communities and populations in need. As someone who has a unique perspective, I feel it is my responsibility and obligation to truly effect change by becoming a part of the solution. I plan to use my bachelor’s degree and the knowledge I have obtained, to help as many people as possible.
EDUCATION —
EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Behavioral Science Studies- Mercy College Summa Cum Laude (2016-2020)
Certificate in Ministry and Human Services- Rising Hope Inc (2011- 2012)
Certification in Plumbing- NCCER (2014-present)
2007-2020
Facilitator • Supervising clients and participants of: Aggression Replacement Training, Alcohol Substance Abuse Treatment, and Transitional Services. • NYS Correctional Facilities
2010-2020
Facility Plumber • Oversee and maintain water distribution and waste management. • Sing Sing Correctional Facility
2011-2019
PACE • Taught the Prisoners for Aids Counseling and Education curriculum in English and Spanish to prisoners. • Sing Sing Correctional Facility
Help participants transition out of substance abuse and violent behavior. By teaching them to deal with their addiction and violent conduct, using cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as role play therapy.
KEY SKILLS —
COMMUNICATION
Program Management
Operation Management
Identifying Issues
Proactive Problem Solving
Managing Personnel & Personalities
SPSS Proficient
Author of three books: No More Mistakes: Guide to Making Better Decisions (geared towards youth at a crossroads), Twelve Paths to Power: Art of Mastering Self (a roadmap to the core of one’s self to advance to a higher level of self), and Conversation with a Killer (a fictional auto-ethnographical story used to propose a long term, complete solution; to the issues that face marginalized communities.)
LEADERSHIP
Member of the Inmate Liaison Committee where I addressed population needs, concerns, and grievances to the administration of the facility; by proposing solutions to the problems that were being experienced.
REFERENCES
[Available upon request.]
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