Bruce Fulcher
Tonawanda New York 14223
**************@*****.***
SUMMARY
A leader who recognizes the importance of feedback to the growth of a team. A listener who hears beyond the surface to understand those in front of me. A mentor committed to developing the skills and the impact of those committed to change. A trainer who uses practical stories to enhance the principles of engaging, listening, and leading others.
EDUCATION
Regent University,
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23463 MA Practical Theology, 1985
Buffalo State College,
BS Special Education, 1979
EXPERIENCE
Consultant, Resource-ful One Consulting, LLC
Tonawanda NY – 2017 to present
Consultant providing leadership assessment and training using materials such as the DISC and Strengthsfinder to build a team to function effectively by recognizing team values and a common greater goal. Team members can receive coaching to decrease conflict and increase understanding of their unique strengths and how they can be used to build the team.
MICA Housing Specialist, Living Opportunities of DePaul
Depew NY - 2018 to 2020
MICA specialist responsible for assessing and supporting individuals with a dual diagnosis in a housing program to engage in the community and practice social skills while maintaining their sobriety. Also responsible for supporting residential staff by offering groups in smoking cessation and linking to community support. Responsible for providing training support to staff and clinical collaboration with each resident’s clinical team.
Supervisor, Project HOPE, Catholic Charities
Buffalo NY — 2016 to 2018
Took a program that was underperforming and doubled the productivity using a model of leadership that encouraged asset-based thinking and employee alignment to values, strategies and a higher goal they participated in constructing. Each employee recognizes their strengths and their place in the process of making Project HOPE successful. I also involved in bringing back the Hoarding Coalition and retooling it to impact this population that is underserved. Provide individual supervision and case conferencing with staff about the mental health needs of our community of seniors we serve. Supervise two interns.
Co-Occurring Disorders Therapist, Wesley Family Services
Washington PA — 2007 to 2016
Therapists are treating individuals who are dually diagnosed with a mental health diagnosis and substance abuse disorder individually and in a group setting. Led groups and provided anger management and trauma-genic therapy to my clients. I trained new employees.
National Field Director, International Friendships Inc. Columbus Ohio- October 2013 to 2015
Director is responsible for directing staff and evaluating the performance of a multi-state cross-cultural national ministry. Also provided direct ministry to one campus in Granville, Ohio. Provided cross-cultural training to families engaged in befriending international students.
Mental Health Counselor, Monsignor Carr Institute
Buffalo New York August 1998 – May 2007
Therapist treating clients who department with a mental health disorder and a developmental disability. Created groups designed to serve brain-injured individuals. Provided training to local agencies who served brain-injured clients.
SKILLS
Trained in multiple modes of treatment:
-EMDR
-CPT
-TF-CBT
-Anger Management
-Certified DISC assessment specialist and coach
Certified Care Manager
REFERENCES
Richard Mendola, former supervisor;
Monica Farrar, former intern;
Jennifer Recupero, former supervisor; 412-***-****