Mike Brennan
****.***********@*****.***
**** *. ******* ***. ****, Az. 85202
“Recently retired. Already searching for part time job. I can and will be of value to your company. I'm not
looking to regain a position that absorbs my life again 24/7; but I'm confident that I can effectively perform
an entry level aide/assistant, merchandising, or customer service role. Thanks for your consideration !”
EDUCATION
Aug 1968 - Dec 1972 EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelors in Psych. Masters in Guidance & Counseling
EXPERIENCE
1978 - 2010 STATE OF ARIZONA DEPT. OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
Lead Counselor & Office Supervisor
Responsibilities Provided vocational training, job development and placement for eligible persons
with diagnosed emotional, developmental and/or physical disabilities. First 10
years, provided direct client services, including case management follow along to
an annual caseload of 80 adults. Remaining years with the State, until retirement,
was responsible for hiring, trai ning, supervising, and conducting annual
performance evaluations on 8 professional Counselors and 4 support staff. Also
managed a large service budget, including allocation of caseload funds to each
Counselor. Developed and maintained effective working relationships with
community providers and employers. Daily positive customer service, multitasking
and open communication was what made our office successful and our
clients get/keep employment.
Employer contacts: All employment verification contacts are required to go through the State
Personnel [Human Resource] office. Upon my departure from State service the
contact information was: 1717 West Jefferson, Phoenix, Az 85007. Telephone: 602-
771-2870. My district supervisor was Anna Lira.
SKILLS
Software Windows 7; Microsoft Word & [basic] Excel.
Technical Email; Internet navigation & use. Budget development/allocation/managenent.
All routine office equipment. Policy & procedure interpretation and guidance
Social happy, outgoing, organized, team player.
Organizational supervision, time management, clear written, verbal communication, quick study,
conflict resolution techniques, creative problem solver and meeting organizational
goals and objectives