David Copp Email & Phone Number

Experienced Program Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the public safety and social service industries. Strong community professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Corrections from Lakeland University, and a Certificate in Addiction Studies from Mesabi Range College. I practice a healthy professional and personal demeanor paired with a sense of humor. I am respectful of co-workers and clients while being self aware of my strengths, as well as, the areas that may need work. My clients are comfortable and trust me with direction and information. I am able to deliver important information to engaged clientele. I have experience collaborating with internal and external entities to enhance services. Highlights:•Northspan Group Board of Directors Member•Developed and maintained the first fulltime Transitions Program at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Togo (MCF-Togo)•Minnesota State Initiative to Reduce Recidivism (MNSIRR) Committee Member•MCF-Togo Fantastic Four Committee Member•Minnesota Department of Corrections (MN DOC) Creativity & Innovation Award Winner•Minnesota Career Education Center (MCEC) Value Award for Staff Excellence Winner•MN DOC Outstanding Individual Performance Nominee•MN DOC Self-Reported Person Centered Assessment pilot FacilitatorAdditional Training:•2,000+ Mental Health Practitioner Hours•Case Management Practicum•Motivational Interviewing I & II•Level of Service/Case Management Inventory•Core Correctional Practices•Agent Assignment and Release Planning PolicySkilled In:•Employment Assistance/Career Counseling•Public Speaking•Event Planning•Research•Criminal Justice Re-Entry Planning•Community Engagement Forbes Magazine Article: Why Wrestlers Make the Best Employees:https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevecooper/2012/07/31/why-wrestlers-make-the-best-employees/#7c0e88b75f88