I have performed thousands of shows around the tri state area for over 18 years.

Supervising two state operated foster care homes, and 20+ staff, in the Hermantown and Cloquet area.

Mental Health Professional Supervisor TBI Residential and Community Services. Duluth, MN 04/2004 – Present • Supervise two homes consisting of 10 clients and a staff of 15 direct reports.• Prepare progress reports for 10 clients on a quarterly and annual basis; weekly basis for day program updates. • Present annually to case managers, staff and families regarding the status of each client.• Build and maintain rewarding partnerships by working closely with clients’ families, case managers, guardians, legal representatives, social workers, and financial personnel. • Teach cognitive rehabilitation, independent living skills, anger management, health awareness, budgeting, vocational rehabilitation, music, social skills, health and nutrition, cooking, and creative arts at TBI’s day program.• Handle scheduling and follow through of all medical appointments for 10 clients. • Administer all hiring interviews and disciplinary actions.• Conduct 3 month, 6 month, and annual staff reviews for all staff.• Lead two separate team meetings monthly to gauge staff performance and participate in supervisor meetings bi-weekly to stay on top of company initiatives.• Organize and evaluate several types of documentation, including written, verbal and electronic conversations and charting on all residents. • Oversee annual licensing inspections for both Board and Lodge as well as Foster Care homes.• Delegate tasks to Assistant Supervisor and staff and then work as a team to achieve desired objectives.• Responsible for ensuring accurate and appropriate funding for both homes.

Supervise two homes consisting of 10 clients and a staff of 15 direct reports.Prepare progress reports for 10 clients on a quarterly and annual basis; weekly basis for day program updates. Present annually to case managers, staff and families regarding the status of each client.Build and maintain rewarding partnerships by working closely with clients’ families, case managers, guardians, legal representatives, social workers, and financial personnel. Teach cognitive rehabilitation, independent living skills, anger management, health awareness, budgeting, vocational rehabilitation, music, social skills, health and nutrition, cooking, and creative arts at TBI’s day program.Handle scheduling and follow through of all medical appointments for 10 clients. Administer all hiring interviews and disciplinary actions.Conduct 3 month, 6 month, and annual staff reviews for all staff.Lead two separate team meetings monthly to gauge staff performance and participate in supervisor meetings bi-weekly to stay on top of company initiatives.Organize and evaluate several types of documentation, including written, verbal and electronic conversations and charting on all residents. Oversee annual licensing inspections for both Board and Lodge as well as Foster Care homes.Delegate tasks to Assistant Supervisor and staff and then work as a team to achieve desired objectives.Responsible for ensuring accurate and appropriate funding for both homes.

Observed and worked directly with over 50 brain injured adults, while assisting the director of the Day Program at TBI. Taught clients valuable life skills, day to day living, health awareness, budgeting, vocational rehabilitation and music.Planned weekly public activities for all residents in the organization; supervising all clients and staff during public activities. Offered flexibility with scheduling and filled in at other homes throughout the organization as needed.

Worked with and observed four brain injured adults at one home. Interacted and helped clients with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, sports, and leisure activities.

Counselor Northwood Children’s Services Duluth, MN 05/2001 – 4/2003• Worked closely with Children that had various behavioral disorders. • Activities included going to local parks and other outdoor activities, going on trips to South Dakota. • Mentored the children in regards to making choices and encouraging positive behavior.