Christopher Debonis Email and Phone Number
Educational Leadership ● Disability Support Services ● Vocational Planning ● Supported Employment ● Academic Advising ● Assessment ● Internship Coordination ● Program SupportIn my work as a professional educator, vocational and career counselor my goal has been to help individuals achieve high-quality careers. My most recent work with the Central Florida business community has developed internship and recruiting partnerships which routinely yield many high quality employment opportunities. I pride myself on being a result oriented, hands-on and persistent individual with progressive experience well suited to the ever changing educational landscape. My degree in education and further training in vocational rehabilitation and career counseling has helped me to build a unique set of skills perfectly fit to help individuals achieve long-term success.Here's a snapshot of what I have to offer:• Over 8 years of Education & Career Development Experience at various levels.• Demonstrated responsibility and leadership with experience in academic accommodation and disability support program coordination.• Committed to working with diverse groups of students, businesses, and agencies in all aspects of the educational and vocational arena, giving me a degree of community awareness and adaptability unparalleled by other candidates.• Successfully lead the development and piloting of research based educational programs.• Experience providing direct support and advising for students in a college setting, including facilitating student enrollment, developing internship and work experience opportunities, academic advising and vocational/career counseling with a demonstrated success record.• Personally developed network with strong community and employer connections to the Orlando community.
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Business Owner And Production Sound MixerThe Studio BeeOviedo, Fl, Us
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Business Owner/Production Sound MixerThe Studio Bee Jan 2018 - PresentWinter Park, Florida, United States
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Educational ConsultantFreelance Jan 2021 - Present
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Vision TherapistVisual Health & Learning Center Jun 2017 - Mar 2021Orlando, Florida Area -
Program Director: Youth And Transition ServicesEmployu, Inc. Aug 2016 - Aug 2017Orlando, Florida Area• Lead a team of 12 full-time direct reports responsible for the delivery of the Transition Services Program.• Managed business relationships with Florida Dept. of Education and other contract and referral sources; interfacing directly with the contract administrators and referring business clients to address their needs and concerns.• Increased program recruitment and contract referrals by greater than 100% within First Fiscal Quarter and by 200% before the end of the Second Quarter. New program referrals increased from a total of 50 students over the span of one year to a consistent average of 30 new referrals per month, approximately 200 students within the first two fiscal quarters. • Developed and trained staff on programmatic and agency-wide service standards or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), safety plans and protocols.• Created and implemented program curriculum including an instructor “train-the-trainer” program and supplementary materials for use with program staff.• Coached staff to improve curriculum instruction and client care to ensure the program exceeded the agencies standards of service.• Administered the full range of staff recruitment and selection processes which included recruitment, interviewing, reference checking, hiring most qualified staff, performing corrective action and re-training measurements.• Ensured that all staffing ratios and client managements were properly supervised.• Identified programming that established substantial behavioral improvements across shifts and departments. -
Project Search: Lead Job CoachQuest, Inc. Aug 2016 - Jan 2017Florida Hospital Orlando• Supervised 10-15 student interns participating in the Project SEARCH program at Florida Hospital Orlando• Managed the skill training and coordinated with Florida Hospital staff to arrange appropriate placements for each student intern. • Provided disability, inclusion and accommodation training to Florida Hospital staff and community partners. • Developed and implemented vocational skill training curriculum specific to Florida Hospital for each internship site/career area.• Promoted appropriate integration of an evaluation methods throughout the site, including performance enhancement, continuous quality improvement, and critical incident reporting methods.• Accomplished one-on-one mentoring of student interns; trained Florida Hospital staff on how to effectively provide a positive internship environment, set realistic goals and expectations and provided necessary reinforcements as results required.• Navigated any and all emergencies incidents; conducting investigations and working with all responding external agencies; filed reports and additional paperwork as needed. -
Sr. Rehabilitation Specialist: Vocational Rehabilitation CounselorFlorida Department Of Education Apr 2013 - Sep 2016Orlando, Florida Area• Utilizing a broad range of instructional and counseling techniques I assist individuals obtain a greater level of self-sufficiency and independence while progressing through a vocational rehabilitation program. With detailed case management and thorough documentation I manage a caseload of 50-60 individuals engaged in vocational rehabilitation services. • Through the thorough analysis of academic and vocational evaluation I am able to provide individuals with academic and vocational advising to develop an individualized plan for services. I select and obtain necessary assessment tools to determine and advise clients as to the necessary training and accommodation services to achieve their education and vocational goals. Additionally, I will assist potential students in the review and selection of college and vocational training programs related to their employment goal. • Engaging in strong community partnerships, I have developed a network of counseling resources and content expertise with training providers (college and vocational), community based social services, medical providers, and area employers. I have utilized these resources to provide a broad range of supports to clients, ensuring their success in obtaining independence through employment. -
Rehabilitation Specialist: Employment Placement SpecialistFlorida Department Of Education Apr 2013 - Jan 2015Orlando, Florida Area• Acting as contract liaison between DOE / DBS and community service providers, was able to improve outcomes by retooling referral and communication processes. Supervised coordination of placement services for VR clients of DBS with Community Rehabilitation Providers (CRP), helping those programs to achieve a 25% increase in their placement rate. • Providing clients with career development services including customized job search support, resume design and interview preparation. I have developed strategic partnerships with the Central Florida business community to access internship and employment opportunities for Vocational Rehabilitation clients. • Though careful collaboration with academic and rehabilitation providers I was able to facilitate the delivery of targeted career development and instruction to clients. These partnerships have helped to grow collaboration between a broad array of community organizations, offering those in need a greater continuity of services achieving timely and sustainable results. • Maintained career development/job search library specific to each client’s employment goals and developed employment opportunities by coordinating with local employers in workplace reengineering.• Lead expansive job analysis and accommodation efforts partnering with large and mid-size companies to such as Disney, Universal, and Office Depot. Identifying accessibility options and capitalizing on productivity improvement opportunities though the use of innovative technology, accommodation and process improvements.
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Vocational And Employment Services CoordinatorLighthouse Central Florida Jan 2011 - Apr 2013Orlando, Florida Area• Utilized and interpreted Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation (CVE) and various academic and functional assessments to develop individualized education or employment plans for clients. • Maintained career development/job search library specific to each client’s employment goals and developed employment opportunities by coordinating with local employers in workplace reengineering.• Developed partnerships with area employers directly resulting in the creation of employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. • Advised individuals in use and application of assistive technology and facilitated selection of technology for use in higher education or employment. -
Transition And Youth Services CoordinatorLighthouse Central Florida Jan 2010 - Mar 2012Orlando, Florida Area• Facilitated leadership programs/events focused on team building and developing leadership skills through the implementation of challenge activities, low-element ropes courses, and cooperative thought puzzles.• Engaged in broad range of professional development activities, including membership in professional organizations, attendance of professional conferences, and professional research presentation/speaking. • Advised individuals in use and application of assistive technology and facilitated selection of technology for use in higher education or employment.• Coordinated case management responsibilities for students/clients creating and maintaining records, maintaining confidentiality (following both FERPA and HIPAA conventions) while coordinating with support agencies (Private and Government). Utilizing strong time-management practices in order to maintain and provided Career and Social Services to large caseloads clients.• Provided Advising and Support to individuals including participation in School IEP team meetings, development of individualized curricula and employment plans, reporting/documentation of client progress to the Department of Education, and annual student assessments.
Christopher Debonis Skills
Christopher Debonis Education Details
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Special Education And Teaching -
Oviedo High School
Frequently Asked Questions about Christopher Debonis
What company does Christopher Debonis work for?
Christopher Debonis works for The Studio Bee
What is Christopher Debonis's role at the current company?
Christopher Debonis's current role is Business Owner and Production Sound Mixer.
What schools did Christopher Debonis attend?
Christopher Debonis attended University Of Central Florida, Oviedo High School.
What are some of Christopher Debonis's interests?
Christopher Debonis has interest in Education Research, New Technologies, Program Management And Coordination, Children, Disability Advocacy, Education, Job Development, Science And Technology, Curriculum Improvement And Development, Psychology.
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Christopher Debonis has skills like Program Development, Career Development, Educational Technology, Special Education, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Career Counseling, Public Speaking, Assistive Technology, Experiential Education.
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