Experience

GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER, INC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Peer Recovery Specialist

  • Feb 2020 - Present



Pansimonium

• Owner/President

  • Jan 2003 - Present

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Self

• Recovery Advocate

  • Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

  I am a compassionate promoter of mental health wellness. I understand from both a consumer’s point of view and an advocate’s point of reference, how to maneuver through both the health care system and the workforce environment. I am an enthusiastic, passionate, trustworthy, results oriented entrepreneurial leader, with a strong desire to utilize my acquired skills to work within the mental health and substance use disorder field. I am a compassionate promoter of mental health wellness. I understand from both a consumer’s point of view and an advocate’s point of reference, how to maneuver through both the health care system and the workforce environment. I am an enthusiastic, passionate, trustworthy, results oriented entrepreneurial leader, with a strong desire to utilize my acquired skills to work within the mental health and substance use disorder field.



Stepping Stones Recovery Houses

• Director of Business Connections

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

   Developed a data base and connected with 800+ network providers within Behavioral Health Recovery and Recovery Support Serviceso Health Departments, Drug Courts, Treatment Centers, Corrections, Hospitals, Local and Federal Government Affiliates, Mutual Aid Groups  Identified new markets for growth based on SAMHSA and STATE data to ensure our strategy is in line with the needs of those in recovery Designed a comprehensive spreadsheet in order to evaluate housing productivity aggregated by region, gender and demographic area Established processes to ensure we are in compliance with Maryland Certification of Recovery Residences Updated the policy and procedures handbook, along with the application process Created a cohesive marketing presence across a variety of media platforms Redesigned the company logo and associated marketing materials Connected senior management to real estate opportunities Spearheaded and investigated the State of Virginia’s recovery housing market by collaborating with the State of Virginia’s Office of Consumer Affairs Oversaw the implementation of a Recovery Based Assessment and Planning Tool Created job descriptions for all company positions Actively participated in State, County, Local Behavioral Health and Housing council meetings Recruited and sought out potential House Managers Attended relevant training workshops, seminars and community events Updated senior management on recovery/SUD trends and relevant data/information  Updated and maintained all operational and training documents (policies, procedures, inspections, certifications) Created job descriptions for all company positions Attended relevant training workshops, seminars and community events



Macy's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandise Team Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Feb 2017

• District Planner - Mens Kids

  • May 2009 - Feb 2015



Sears Stores

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Business Manager - Mens Kids Shoes

  • Jul 1996 - Dec 2001