Director Services

Duran M. Franklin

*** *. **** ******* ** Auburn Hills, MI 48326

**********@*****.*** / 248-***-****

AREAS OF SPECIALTY: • Neglect • Depression

• Sexual Abuse • Substance Abuse

• Runaway Teenagers • Coaching and Counseling teens

EDUCATION: Grand View University, Des Moines, Iowa

Bachelor of Arts in Human Services (Minors: Psychology and Coaching)

Completed: December 2007

Butler County Community College, El Dorado, Kansas

Associate of Arts (Minor: Coaching)

Completed: May 2002

Macomb Community College, Macomb, Michigan

General Studies 1999-2001

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

12/2008 – 5/2009 Wolverine Human Services Detroit, Michigan

Treatment Specialist

• Provide therapeutic intervention services to children, and adolescents using individual, family and group treatment. Included were teen survivors and perpetrators of sexual abuse and incest

• Qualified as expert witness in child and adolescent therapy, involved in court decision making on the issue of sexual abuse

5/2008 – 11/2008 The Greening of Detroit Detroit, Michigan

Green Corp Group Leader

• Provided environmental education an awareness for youth in an urban setting, monitor outcomes of projects and execute tasks to help with the “greening” of the City of Detroit

• Coordinated development and scheduling of tree planting projects

• Supervised and lead a team of 12 teenagers in planting, mulching, weeding and creating community gardens in the city

6/2005 – 5/2008 Boys & Girls Club Des Moines, Iowa

Sport and Program Director

• Supervised staff and children while designing and planning physical activities for entire club

• Managed staff work schedules and organized staff meetings

• Counseled and helped children

• Managed the overall operations and ordering equipment for the facility

• Observes programs in progress and inspects equipment for compliance to program and safety standards.

• Develops innovative programming; promotes programs through news releases, flyers, and personal interviews.

• Overseeing and participating in promotional activities; preparing and maintaining recreation programs and operational files and records; preparing reports.

7/2004 – 6/2005 Wolverine Human Services Detroit, Michigan

Adolescent Treatment Specialist

• Provide therapeutic intervention services to children, and adolescents using individual, family and group treatment. Included were teen survivors and perpetrators of sexual abuse and incest

• Qualified as expert witness in child and adolescent therapy, involved in court decision making on the issue of sexual abuse

Mental Health Services Counselor

• Coordinated runaway service programs for teenagers in Wayne County, Michigan

• Counseled individuals, families and groups

• Provided 24-hour crisis intervention

• Placed children in foster care

• Worked closely to coordinate activities with social workers

5/2000-9/2003 City of Detroit Recreation Department Detroit, MI

Program Director

• Planned, organized, implemented, supervised, and managed recreation programs, staff, and activities; such as adult and youth recreational athletic classes, recreation class programs, aquatic programs, and senior programs.

• Overseeing and participating in promotional activities; preparing and maintaining recreation programs and operational files and records; preparing reports.

• Develops innovative programming; promotes programs through news releases, flyers, and personal interviews.

• Responds to citizen suggestions and inquiries for program improvements.

• Observes programs in progress and inspects equipment for compliance to program and safety standards.

• Supervises adult sports and adult recreation programs.

• Promotes and monitors intradepartmental cooperation and team building.

• Coordinates activities and projects with other departments within the City.

• Develops team work plan for short and long term planning.

• Plans and organizes community, special, and/or seasonal events.

COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK:

• United Way of Central Iowa Volunteer - Des Moines, Iowa

• Advocate for children and teenagers in the inner city of Detroit

• Sports development coach and trainer for youth

COACHING EXPERIENCE:

8/09 – Present Michigan Kings, Non-Profit Youth Basketball Organization Michigan

Owner / Head Coach / Mentor / Trainer

• AAU Basketball Head Coach – Director of Coaching and Player Development

• Individual fundamental skill drill session trainer

• Athletic endurance, agility, speed training

• Basketball Camps & Clinics

• Team building, individual youth mentoring

5/09 – 8/09 Joe Dumars Fieldhouse Shelby Township, Michigan

Coach

12/08 – 8/09 N.O.B.A. (North Oakland Basketball Association) Rochester Hills, Michigan

Head Coach / Director of Player, Team and Coach Development

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