ROOSEVELT D. SIMMONS

** ********* **** ******** *******, IL 62208 618-***-****

adstta@r.postjobfree.com

ATTENTION: Hiring Manager

Dear Hiring Manager:

I was excited to hear about the vacancy. My skills and experience is a perfect match for this position. Hopefully after your careful review of the resume, you will see the same. I would love the opportunity to help clients and your program, reach its full potential.

The following attributes highlight some of my strengths:

● Able to work with youth with a vast amount of temperaments

● Able to work with parents, teachers and doctors during evaluations of a client

● Recognized by upper management for integrity and professionalism.

● Acknowledged by customers and co-workers for approachable personality, responsiveness and team work

● Consistently receive excellent performance evaluations

● Continually surpass expectations regarding meeting deadlines

● Maintain a professional appearance and attitude in fast-paced, demanding environments

● Dedicated; coeducaus; likable; determined; and motivated to advance Thank you very much for your consideration. I look forward to discussing more details of my background with you in a personal interview. You may reach me at the above phone numbers.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt D. Simmons

Enclosure: Resume

ROOSEVELT D. SIMMONS

SUMMARY ACHIEVEMENTS

Hands on experience and high-level of education working with youth and juveniles. WORK ACHIEVEMENTS

September 2004 – Present East St. Louis Sr. High East St. Louis, Il Full-Time Substitute Teacher

● Manage classroom duties during teacher’s long term absences September 1999-2004 Gateway East Health Services, Inc. East St. Louis, Il Alcohol and Drug Prevention Specialist

● Researched health topics to implement workshops to youth and young adults

● Reorganized youth program and was able to increase participation by 64%

● Conducted youth group counseling session

1996-1999 Comprehensive Mental Health Center East St. Louis, Il Child and Adolescent Therapist I

● Recreated daytime crisis intervention program

● Conducted crisis interviews with emotionally disturb youth to determine their mental status

● Participated in technical diagnostic conferences with psychologist and social worker to determine youth’s progress

MILITARY SERVICES

1990-1996 United States Army Reserve St. Louis, Mo

● Managed Company Motor Pool -Rank E-4

● Presented Army Achievement Medal for quality service EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

1994-1996 Harris Stowe University St. Louis, Mo

Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice emphasis Juvenile Delinquency 1990 – 1994 State Community College East St. Louis, Il Associate of Science in Administration of Justice

OTHER RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS

Certified Red Cross Instructor, Grant Writing Certificate, Life Skills Certification and Volunteer Youth Conference Director, Youth Church Leader

REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

72 Peachtree Lane Fairview Heights, Il 62208 Ph. 618-***-**** or Email: adstta@r.postjobfree.com

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