Transition Case Manager
Resume:
Flemington, NJ 08822
Joseph A. Pidany *******@*****.***
PERSONAL PROFILE:
I possess the ability to work independently when necessary, or cohesively in a team environment, with substantial experience in academic transitional management, to attain common goals. A given title alone cannot encompass the plethora of responsibilities necessary to achieve ultimate success. I can adapt to a fast-paced atmosphere with high energy and prove flexibility by working any/all shifts and travel when required.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Bonnie Brae, Liberty Corner, NJ August 2015-Present Transition Case Manager
Direct care and educational support for emotionally disturbed, at-risk youth
Deliver general and special education transitional services to students in treatment
Facilitate high school referrals, registration, in-take sessions, fiscal responsibility, transportation logistics, disciplinary hearings, evaluations and IEP reviews
Identify new alternative academic placements, build/maintain school relationships and develop new contacts
Spearhead transition to post-high school placements (college, vocational opportunities and otherwise), attend all Child Study Team functions, graduations and award ceremonies
Advocate in treatment team meetings; inputting prudent NJ State and federal documentation accordingly
Member of the Leadership Committee, Department Compliance Committee, Aftercare Planning Committee, Six Core Strategy Committee and the Revenue Task Force
Community Leader for the Work Experience Program (WEP) initiative – Providing Soft Skills Assessments, group therapy and other vital vocational resources for successful, sustained employment USA Sport Group, Bound Brook, NJ December 2014-August 2015 Sport Recruitment Assistant Director/Soccer Trainer
Securing and servicing business in assigned regions
Servicing and maintaining all existing business accounts in assigned regions
Recruit, manage and evaluate staff and schedules as required
Assist on any projects as assigned by the company directors
Market and promote all programs within the assigned regions and departments
Certified travel team and individual soccer trainer throughout the state of New Jersey Somerville Borough Recreation Department, Somerville, NJ August 2011-August 2014 Recreation Director
Extensive knowledge of the principals and practices of public park and recreation administration
Serve the needs of the residents, the school districts and other prominent community advocates
Essential knowledge of municipal authorities as they relate to recreation programs and events
Authority and leadership skills required to hire and supervise staff and volunteers
Budget preparation, payroll, purchase order transactions, personnel contracts, vendor invoices and reimbursement requests
Authorize and process field use permits and scheduling of all borough parks and ball fields
Supervisor of department special events, board member on various commissions, authored agendas and minutes
Fundamental knowledge of ADA compliance and cognizance of the special needs community
Use of marketing and advertising practices through website maintenance, social media, written brochures, flyers and other means to enhance traffic, awareness and registration enrollment New Century Productions (NCP), Allentown, PA April 2010-August 2011 Operations Manager
Manage mobile television production units for sports and news television networks
Adhere to multi-million dollar major network television contracts
Negotiate vendor relationships for television production equipment
Schedule engineers to work major network events across the country and internationally
Audit and approve employee timesheets, expense reports and technical reports
Assure satisfaction to major television network executives 2 P a g e
Montgomery Township Recreation Department, Skillman, NJ October 2005-February 2010 Program Coordinator/Recreation Specialist
Supervise existing recreation programs while developing and implementing new programs per the needs of department heads, residents, the school district and other prominent community advocates
Comply with strict township business regulations: Budgets, modes of operations and political parameters
Manage all aspects of fundraising and grant writing
Authorize and process field use permits and scheduling of all township parks and ball fields
Instructor-hires, purchase order transactions, personnel contracts, vendor invoices and reimbursement requests
Large-scale Volunteer management
Serve as lead facilitator of self-sustaining multiple summer sports camps and winter ski club
Supervisor of all department special events, chair and committee member on various boards
Manage contributions to a quarterly community-wide recreation newsletter
Maintain thorough knowledge of the special needs community and create successful special needs programs
Use marketing and advertising practices to enhance registration enrollment
Possessed the ability to consistently save department funds through township incentive programs Cardinal Health, Piscataway, NJ March-October 2005 Program Coordinator II
Coordinated various pharmaceutical speaking engagements
Formed and maintained strong, positive business relationships with prominent members of the medical field
Achieved reciprocating success via programs aimed to enhance awareness of specific products endorsed by certified professionals
Under minimal supervision, high-profile clients carried out vital initiatives with rewarding results National Mobile Television, Somerville, NJ June 2001-February 2005 Operations Coordinator/Personnel Scheduler
Provided engineers and truck drivers with their work schedules, one month out, as well as their domestic and international travel itineraries
Performed necessary operational procedures of high-profile assignments; assuring optimal performance and client satisfaction
Served as main contact for any non-technical issue for the engineers and drivers twenty-four hours a day
Managed Human Resources responsibilities, including but not limited to, timesheets, payroll preparation, pay disputes, time-off allowances/coverage and new-hire/freelance preparation
I.B.E.W. contract awareness and knowledge of Department of Transportation rules and regulations
Oversaw vendor contracts, domestic and international shipping awareness
Exemplary service to high-profile sports television networks (i.e. ESPN, ABC, CBS and FOX) to ensure their financial success EDUCATION:
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC BA - Communication Studies
Computer Awareness: Microsoft Office, email platforms, scheduling/accounting software and social media aptitude PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Certified Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinician – http://www.youthsports.rutgers.edu
Board Member – Raritan Valley Soccer Officials Association (RVSOA)
Certified Soccer Official: NJ High School, US Soccer Federation (USSF) and US Futsal Federation (USFF)
Certified Bloodborne Pathogens Instructor
Nurtured Heart: Trained in New Jersey State initiative for restraint reduction
Certified for Basic Professional Crises Management (PCM) PERSONAL ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS:
New Jersey State Soccer F-Coaching License
Volunteer – Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics and Disney VoluntEars Program
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