Larry Watson
Louisville, KY 40217
************@*****.***
Social Work Professional
Summary
Compassionate Case Manager experienced in [Type] environments. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired case outcomes. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication abilities.
Skills
Group Therapy
Crisis Intervention
Treatment Planning
Resource Identification
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Records Management
Program Development
Client Advocacy
Case Planning
Social Work
Verbal and Written Communication
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
PIT certified at all past positions
Inventory Control Specialist
Not In Location (NIL) Investigator
Work Experience
Targeted Case Manager (SMI), (SUD)
ReMind Health Group February 2023-Present
●Performed a needs assessment on all new clients.
●Performed a follow-up assessment at 90 days.
●Reassessed the needs of existing clients added to my caseload.
●Secured four contacts per month, per client. Two face-to-face contacts (including Telehealth), and two via telephone.
●Linked the clients with the appropriate resources to resolve assessed needs.
●Reached the goal of four contacts per client in my first full month of employment.
Case Manager
Our Place Drug and Alcohol Educational Services - New Albany, IN
April 2015 to July 2022
●Started and ran the Drug and Alcohol Program for Washington County IN. Court System.
●I assessed every client to determine the level of care needed using the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria and the online Sassi screening tool.
Provided services ranging from Early Intervention, Out-Patient, and Intensive-Out Patient.
Facilitated group and individual sessions three times a week using the Matrix model in the Criminal Justice Setting.
Packing Lead
Mckesson Pharmaceuticals
December 2020 to May 2021
●Provided direct leadership to a pack team of 30-40 individuals.
●Supervised the packing of the Moderna vaccine according to CDC guidelines in a freezer with temps in excess of -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
●Maintained constant communication with the pack team to ensure their safety.
Server
The Cafe at Paristown
●Responsible for all shift preparations.
●Responsible for ensuring quality control for food exciting the kitchen.
●Provide over-the-top service and cultivate return guests.
●Provide an excellent dining experience to all guests.
Process Guide, Ambassador
Amazon Fulfillment CenterMarch 2017 to April 2018
●The Process Guide is a key individual that helps facilitates production.
●As Ambassador my main responsibility would be to assist new team members to becoming acclimated to Amazon.
●Consistently in the top 5% of production.
General Manager
Finn’s Southern Kitchen
April 2017 to October 2017
●Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
●Developed and maintained relationships with guests and purveyors through account development.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, company procedures and policies, and business-related technology.
●Organized budgets, oversaw P & L documents, and achieved margin targets consistently to forward company growth.
●Implemented company strategies and effectively solidified guest and employee loyalty.
●Enhanced efficiency and productivity, by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
General Manager
The Village Anchor
August 2012 to March 2015
●Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
●Developed and maintained relationships with guests and purveyors through account development.
●Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, company procedures and policies, and business-related technology.
●Organized budgets, oversaw P & L documents, and achieved margin targets consistently to forward company growth.
●Implemented company strategies and effectively solidified guest and employee loyalty.
●Enhanced efficiency and productivity, by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
●Drove business growth year after year while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
●Drove business growth year after year while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
General Manager
Crushed Ice Events Catering
May 2010 to August 2012
●Directed event sales
●Point person on all service-related activities
●Point person on all bar-related activities
●Point person on all setup and breakdown activities
General Manager
Avalon
August 2005 to May 2010
●Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
●Developed and maintained relationships with guests and purveyors through account development.
●Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, company procedures and policies, and business-related technology.
●Organized budgets, oversaw P & L documents, and achieved margin targets consistently to forward company growth.
●Implemented company strategies and effectively solidified guest and employee loyalty.
●Enhanced efficiency and productivity, by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
●Drove business growth year after year while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Education
Studied Business
The University Of Kentucky - Lexington, KY
August 1978 to May 1981
Graduated from the University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work with a BSW (GPA 3.85)
January 2017-2021
Targeted Case Management Certification (TCM)
TCM Serious Mental Illness Certification (SMI)
TCM Substance Use Disorder Certification (SUD)
Awards
LEO Restaurant of the Year Awards 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014
Deans Scholar Fall 2019
Deans Scholar Fall 2020