General Manager

WJM 94 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Dear Perspective Employer, Most recently, your organization posted positions for Case Managers/Supervisors within your organization. I would like to meet with you, to discuss my interest and skills. While taking pride in knowing that perfection along with excellence are key in my standards of operation. I have acquired the reputation of being well versed in various areas of employment, be it, mental health counseling, non-profit agency work, state/national conference planning or international event planning to name a few. Because I enjoy challenges, I'm a known self-starter that achieves the philosophy and task of any given job. I offer a heavy mixed management, strategic planning, strong writing skills and organizational development well suited to meet the needs of your clients and special subpopulations. I believe in putting things into focus by outlining what has to be done in a timely manner. Ranking the task by order of importance but being flexible to change. I am a creative and innovative individual who examines all aspects of a situation, then initiate with the best plan for that given situation. I have developed strong, positive relationships with community stakeholders as well as surrounding community-based organizations. I am also available and willing to work as a consultant providing required technical assistance services.   I believe in empowering community members, in order for them to seek a positive resolution to their situation, while delegating leadership skills, Bearing in mind that giving space to community members as well as staff so they feel free to be part of a collective proactive environment while maintaining positive suggestions and feedback toward high self-esteem. Remembering that a team effort is always beneficial. I look forward to discussing in detail my work experience with you the committee members. I have attached a copy of my curriculum vitae. You may contact me during the day at 347-633-0420 or via e-mail at: upeepin2@aol.com. Sincerely, Wayne Jazz Mitchell Wayne Jazz Mitchell, PhD. Wayne Jazz Mitchell 94 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11217 1.347.633.0420 Upeepin2@aol.com Overview: Extensive knowledge in Information Technology, Infrastructure Development and Implementation, Media Development, Superior skills in networking and coalition building, Extensive work on HIV/AIDS information, mental health, housing/counseling, and community building. Outreach and organizing experience particularly geared to adolescents, gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender, substance users, and incarcerated populations. Well-versed in group dynamics, health administration, and in supervision of collegiate intern students. Expertise in Media Development, public speaking and issues related to increasing self-esteem for communities of color. Have also served as consultant for various community, local, state, national, and international organizations, MICA clinics and health corporations addressing a myriad of issues and concerns. Education: 2009 Rochville University Doctorate of Psychology 2006 Rochville University Master of Public Administration 2004 Rochville University Bachelor of Fine Arts Experience: 2002- 2004 The Miracle Makers, Inc., Community Coalition Project of Central Brooklyn Network Services Coordinator Health Information Technology Hired to implement a linked network of services web-based referral tracking system for Central Brooklyn’s Community’s of color. Represented The Miracle Makers, Inc. Community Coalition Project of Central Brooklyn goals, direction and commitment in a positive light to the public while serving on external/internal committees, work groups and Task forces. While providing technical assistance to community based organizations with ongoing support for individuals and organizations in the Central Brooklyn catchment’s area. Managed a referral-tracking database and Linked Network of Resource Service Providers via agency web page. While developing media, implementing policies and procedures that further facilitates smooth and effective referral tracking among coalition service providers. Implemented a web-based linked network of health service facilitation, training staff and member agencies on policies and procedures. Maintained quarterly updates on the coalition web site, Prepared all organization logo’s, monthly reports, Managed all aspects of coalition membership, including recruitment, coordination of new members’ orientation, securing any and all necessary memoranda of agreement and membership forms and maintaining membership roosters. Secondary duties included monitoring legislative and health policy issues that potentially impact the health care of the African American residents, community based organizations and service providers in New York City. Also created all coalitions media, maintained publications of the coalitions quarterly newspaper, Created and maintained updated publication of MMI-CCPCB Special Editions for Faith Based Newsletters sent out to community service providers and faith based organizations. Wayne Jazz Mitchell Resume, page 2 of 3 2001- Present Consultant New York City and Vienna, Austria Provided technical assistance and ongoing support for individuals and organizations addressing issues of program and infrastructure development, particularly working with agencies that respond to HIV/AIDS concerns. Assisted with the developmental strategies to enhance management issues and special events via conference planning. Provided interim theatrical instruction to Have worked with various entities in the development of culturally sensitive projects, which defined or assessed the sexual norms of gay youth of color, bi-sexual Men of Color, Black gay men, lesbians, women and HIV impacted communities. 2/99-1/2001 Association for Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Inc., New York, NY Executive Director/CEO Hired to ensure organizational survival of a pioneering CBO/NRMO agency facing major infrastructure and fiscal problems. Maintained ongoing lines of communications with all funding sources. Managed Needle Exchange, HIV/AIDS Community Outreach Programs, Staff of 25, Team of 30 Volunteers, 6 Intern Students and Board of Directors, who share the ethnicity and experience of the client population to ensure on going delivery of services and resources to consumers. Developed new funding streams and diversified the funding base to ensure Individual, Private Foundation, Corporate support in addition to Public Funding. Directed the development and maintenance of all budget contracts. Coordinated state-to-state and local conference activities of agencies training program, staff and support services to maximize cost-effective operations while following mandated regulations and standards set forth by City, State, and Federal Regulating Agencies and Funders. 2/98-1/2000 Trustee of Columbia University CSS Program, New York, NY. Mental Health Professional and Assistant MIS Coordinator Directed and Coordinated MICA housing, community based activities as well as purchasing agency’s supplies via Internet using computer and three-bid process for all four sites. PC/MAC training for individual/group training, Systems upgraded Installed hardware/software, on-site case management services at supported housing facilities for formerly homeless, displaced mothers with children, mentally ill individuals as well as staff. Responsible for planning executing Columbia University’s CSS Annual Awards Ceremonies, Annual Community Support Services Thanksgiving feed the hungry Banquet sponsored by Trustees of Columbia University, budget management, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS counseling, crisis intervention, medication teaching, and troubleshooting programmatic issues. 1997-1998 Forest Hospital, Des Plaines, IL. Psychiatric Technician/Trainer Implemented and provided an integrated admission and orientation process for newly admitted clients and staff. Assessed clients by gathering data using clinical judgement of client’s strengths, disabilities and weaknesses. Made recommendations for client’s treatment based on the informal and clinical judgement using The Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan that meets the needs of all the patients having physiological and mental disorders focused on psychiatric issues and HIV/AIDS concerns. Actively participated in daily staffing with Doctors and Treatment team members assessing client’s mental stability and status for placement in a short term or long-term care facility through Accu-CareNursing. Wayne Jazz Mitchell Resume, page 3 of 3 1992-1997 University Hospital, Chicago, IL. MIS Coordinator and Senior Mental Health Counselor Performed one to one reality orientations and group counseling with clients who are and maybe diagnosed having HIV/AIDS and physiological disorders. PC/MAC training for individual/group staff members, Mantained admissions database and tracked referrals and back files for storage. Systems upgraded Installed and managed PC hardware/software. Counseled other mental disorders Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Bipolar, Schizoaffective, and Traumatic Stress syndrome. Attended as well as executed workshops and inservice meetings centered on psychiatric issues. Patient staffings assessed and evaluated client’s mental stability and status for short-term hospitalization or long-term rehabilitation placement housing for discharge to Accu Care Nursing. 1983-Present Future Homemakers of America & Health Occupation Students of America. Consultant, Assistant State Advisor, Dover, DE. Event planning for Conferences on a national, state, and local level. Educating state officers and students in the field of home economics and Health related occupations. Coordinated budget management, travel, scheduling and script writing seminars. Assisted state advisor in capacity building to implement and execute the vocational needs of students and teachers throughout the State of Delaware. Performed as a judge for various state and national vocational competitive events. Technical Skills: Grant Writing, Information transfer, Web-Based Referral Tracking Budget Mod’s, Request for Proposal’s (RFP’s), Continuing Funding Applications CFA’s, Strategic Planning, Fund Development for Non Profit Boards, ACT 4.0, Quick Books 4.0, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word 7.0, Microsoft Publisher 98/2001, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Binder, Microsoft Power Point 97, MS Dos, Acces97, Outlook Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Expedia, Microsoft Office 97, Microsoft Business Financial Manager 97, Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, ClarisWorks 4.0, Microsoft Word PC/Macintosh Platform, Carnegie Hall Public Speaking, SnapFashun CAD, Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft 2000 Beta Tester, Fund E-Z for Windows, and URIS Client Tracking MHRA. Professional and Civic Asssociations: The Chisholm and Mingo Marketing and Media Group, Trustee of Columbia University Officer-Community Support Service Program (MICA), Board Treasurer and Fiscal and Fundraising Chairman of the Association for Drug Abuse and Prevention, Inc. (ADAPT), African American Prevention Intervention (APIN) Network Consultant Northeastern Region, New York, NY and member of the AIDS Institute, Bedford Stuyvesant Child Welfare Task Force, The Black Gay Research Group (Funded by AI/DOH/CDC), Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC), Harlem Directors Group HDG, New York City Prevention Planning Group PPG, New York State Black Gay Network (Funded by AIDS Institute), Reality House, National Minority AIDS Counsel Consultant, Northside Center for Child Development Inc., People of Color in Crisis (POCC), Project War Against The Virus Escalating (Project Wave), HOSA, FHA/HERO, GMAD, Robert Freeman M.D.P.C. (Harlem MICA Services), Certi-Shop-Shadowshopper, National Center for Professional Mystery Shoppers and Merchandisers. Wayne Jazz Mitchell 94 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11217 1.347.633.0420 Upeepin2@aol.com References Dr. Gertrude S. Clemmons- Danjoint Lieutenant Dwayne Q. Mitchell State of Delaware Department of Public Instruction Irvington Police Department J.G. Townsend Building 2nd Floor 48 Orchard Place 2nd Lockerman Street Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Dover, Delaware 19901 (973) 371-8739 (270) 685-2687 Louis Evans Professor Samuel G. LeSane State of Delaware Office of Information Systems Alvin Ailey American Dance Company 156 Spruance Road 100 West 114th Street #4F Dover, Delaware 19901 New York, New York 10026 (302) 674-4704 . (212) 316-3718 Dr. Gregory B. Schneider Mr. Donald Creedle Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services 3030 Valentine Avenue, Suite #3-F 1610 Walton Avenue #1-G Bronx, New York 10458 Bronx, New York 10452 (718) 933-1924 (718) 299-6882 George Bellinger Jr. Robert Freeman MD. AIDS ACTION North General Hospital 940 Saint Nicholas Avenue 459 Columbus Avenue New York, NY 10026 Suite 173 (212) 694-4472 New York, New York 10023 (202) 530-8030 ext.3048 (212) 694-7266 . Pamela Brown-Golding Columbia University Community Support Services 127 West 127th Street (212) 678-1981 Ext. 220

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