John L. Vogt

adz9ar@r.postjobfree.com 804-***-****

PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST

Energetic leader with a working knowledge of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and Recovery Dynamics. An empathetic person who collaborates effectively with diverse cultures. Self-motivated with the ability to perform under pressure and exercise problem solving skills while maintaining attention to detail. Worked in Peer Mentor’s office at The Healing Place attaining knowledge of peer mentor workload and facilitating classes for participants.

Strong Expertise In:

●Leadership

●Interpersonal skills

●Workshop facilitation

●Listening and communication skills

●Conflict resolution

Leadership Skills

●Successfully managed and trained multiple teams of diverse employees, leading to higher retention and performance.

●Created an effective and profitable production process and then sold it to other business owners with a 25% profit cut, resulting in higher sales and profits for owners.

●Motivated employees based on reviewing individual talents and strengths, matching compensation to performance.

●Maintained employee and customer satisfaction.

●Generated new consultant business solely through referrals from prior clients.

●Increased employee retention by offering training, regular one-on-one meetings, and providing incentives for growth.

Relevant Work Experience

The Healing Place

2022-2023

●Worked as a peer mentor, facilitating classes and carrying out casework responsibilities with clients working with them to rebuild their lives

●offering help and guidance through the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.

●Assisted clients getting SNAP, Medicaid, therapy, legal documents and housing.

Twin Lakes Sustainable Solutions LLC 2008 - 2019

CEO/ Owner Operator/ Grower

Started a medicinal marijuana non-profit business. Ran and operated all facets of business.

●Mentored 35+ employees, ensuring successful execution of daily tasks while providing a healthy work environment.

●Oversaw day-to-day operations, including but not limited to production, processing, consultation, distribution, quality control, and sale of all products.

●Collaborated with authorities and local compliance agencies to ensure legal and safe production / sale of products.

Capital One 2007 - 2008

Consultative Sales

Executed Customer Service tasks, including:

●Selling and presenting upgrades for credit cards

●Troubleshooting and resolving issues with credit cards

Other Work Experience

Pour House 2020 - 2022

Bartender

Ensured patron satisfaction by making drinks and taking food orders while maintaining a fun and friendly attitude creating an enjoyable environment for customers.

La Dolce Vita 2022 - 2022

Bartender/Server (Summer Seasonal)

Performing all front of house tasks as needed in a very fast-paced environment.

Education and Training

CARITAS Works Training & Certificate June 2023

Engaged in full-time coursework (160 hours) to strengthen workforce competencies and skills: computer literacy, professionalism, team building, communication, conflict management and leadership.

Internship Healing Place Peer Mentor Office

Interned in peer mentor's office, learning of workload, rules and regulations, and facilitation of classes for participants.

Associates Degree Business Administration June-2008

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Godwin High School April 2005

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