Brian Adams Email & Phone Number

Vicksburg, Ms, Us

Greater Memphis Area

Ignition Point Creative | Aug 2019 - PresentPartner/Director of AI IntegrationCommunity Sports Program: Partnered with the Memphis Grizzlies to create a community sports program, raising over $1.5 million for kids' summer camps.Music Industry Collaboration: Collaborated with Sony Records to establish artists on various platforms, significantly increasing their visibility.Homeless Program Initiative: Led a project with the City of Memphis to renovate foreclosed commercial spaces for homeless programs, securing large tax breaks for investors and creating a closed market economy with the Memphis Grizzlies, generating over $1 million annually in apparel purchases.Sober Living Investments: Developed sober living investment properties in collaboration with the private mental health and substance abuse industry.EAP Program Expansion: Expanded Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) in large companies to include more mental health resources and time off.Talent and Leadership Development: Implemented a best-in-class talent and leadership management process, resulting in a 25% increase in employee retention and satisfaction.Community Impact: Designed and executed community projects, enhancing corporate social responsibility and community engagement.

Memphis Metropolitan Area

Community Engagement ManagerLocust Community Solutions | Jun 2023 - Jan 2024Strategic Academic Partnerships: Formed impactful partnerships with the University of Mississippi, University of Memphis, and Northwest Community College to expand government grants and resources to students.Resource Delivery Strategy: Designed and implemented innovative strategies for resource delivery tailored to the unique needs of local communities.Cultural Responsiveness: Adapted marketing and resource delivery strategies to align with changes in the cultural climate, ensuring inclusivity and sensitivity.Sustainability Initiatives: Developed and implemented sustainable practices in all strategies and partnerships, focusing on environmentally friendly and long-term resource delivery methods.Program Success: Achieved a 30% increase in community engagement and resource utilization through strategic initiatives.

Memphis, Tennessee

Director Of Clinical OperationsPAX Recovery, LLC | Jan 2018 - Jun 2019Therapeutic Program Innovation: Implemented individualized therapy and family systems therapy, creating comprehensive support structures for patients and expanding local resources to enhance patient care.Talent Acquisition and Development: Developed a robust talent acquisition program, ensuring the recruitment of top-tier professionals. Established funding initiatives for continuous and progressive education, promoting professional growth and development.Exceptional Program Outcomes: Achieved the highest success rates for Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) in the United States, setting a national benchmark for patient recovery and satisfaction.Employee Engagement: Created an employee development program that increased productivity by 20% and fostered a cohesive team environment.

Nashville, Tennessee

Director Site OperationsBuffalo Valley Alcohol & Drug | Jul 2017 - Dec 2017Strategic Budget Management: Successfully navigated a tight budget by securing and administering over $50 million in state and federal grants, ensuring necessary resources were available to patients in need.Enhanced Patient Care: Managed an overflowing admissions process, implementing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and other evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address high recidivism rates effectively.Comprehensive Team Leadership: Oversaw the operations of medical, nursing, clinical, and counseling staff, ensuring seamless coordination and high-quality care delivery.Operational Efficiency Improvements: Restructured the 24/7 admissions process to improve patient care and efficiency. Created new medical admissions protocols tailored to address the increase in IV opioid use and overdose potential.Community Relations: Strengthened partnerships with local hospitals, mobile crisis teams, and law enforcement, enhancing community support and patient care services.

Etta, Ms

Clinical Therapist InternOxford Treatment Center | Sep 2015 - Jun 2016Direct Patient Care: Provided over 600 hours of direct patient counseling in an inpatient residential setting, conducting individual and group therapy sessions.Crisis Response: Actively participated in the crisis response team, addressing immediate patient needs and ensuring safety.Therapeutic Leadership: Led DBT, REBT, and didactic groups, focusing on substance abuse and healthy coping strategies for large patient groups.Research and Development: Collaborated with the Medical Director on progressive treatment strategies and research studies, contributing to advancements in treatment methods and pharmacology.

Desoto Campus

Graduate Assistant Mental Health CounselorUniversity of Mississippi | Jan 2015 - Jun 2016Counseling Services: Provided mental health counseling services to university students, supporting their emotional well-being and academic success.Program Development: Assisted in developing and implementing mental health programs and workshops, increasing student participation and engagement.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Director of Business DevelopmentNew Vision Consulting Group, LLC | Sep 2004 - May 2013Capital Generation: Generated over $48 million in liquid capital for clients through conventional banks, government institutions, grants, and independent investors.Financial Management: Created operational, forecasting, and financial reports specific to each business, reducing expenses by an average of 32.5% and increasing net revenue by an average of 26.7%.Employee Engagement: Taught the discontentment curve to business owners, enhancing managerial insight into employee emotional balance and productivity.Supervision: Supervised 20 employees, ensuring effective team collaboration and performance

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 4.00 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi November 2015 ● Academic Honor Society representing the top 10% of students selected by faculty.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business/Managerial Economics, 3.85

Doctoral Student, Counseling Psychology, 4.00 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology