JAMES RICO WINSTON

Provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, substance use, mental health conditions, and individuals re-entering society after incarceration.

• Supported business growth through strategic planning and process development.
• Built strategic relationships with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
• Provided transformational support to clients by planning and implementing supporting interventions.
• Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
• Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
• Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.

• Families
• Utilize personal and professional experience to increase awareness of family for
• Who have a loved one challenged by substance use disorder, provided information about Substance Use Family Navigation (including benefits of family peer support) to families, and other sectors of the community with a regional focus and contribution to statewide outreach initiatives.
• Planned, promoted and managed collective impact partnerships and workshops.
• Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
• Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Provide support, and facilitate a process for family members to clarify problem areas, and develop a plan that leads to family empowerment
• Assist with outreach, education and self care activities, and facilitate support groups.
• Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
• Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
• Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
• Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
• Served as a role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
• Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
• Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
• Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.

• Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships and created awareness of the benefits of Equine Therapy.
• Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
• Connected individuals with disabilities, mental health and substance use challenges with available and relevant resources.
• Developed presentations for public events, community groups and school assemblies.
• Facilitated community involvement and education of non-profit Equine Therapy by maintaining and developing community partnerships.
• Developed presentations and media to promote community resources and awareness programs at seminars and other local events.
• Educated community members regarding resources and state and government programs..
• Cultivated and maintained relationships with community medical facilities, agencies, churches and other outreach partners.
• Managed budgets and resources effectively to maximize the reach of outreach programs.
• Collaborated with internal departments to align organizational goals with community outreach initiatives, ensuring maximum impact across multiple areas of focus.
• Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
• Wrote content for newsletters, social media pages and informational packets
• Developed culturally sensitive programming to address the diverse needs of the community members served.
• Established a robust network of local stakeholders, fostering long-term relationships to benefit future collaborations.
• Recruited trained, and mentored a strong team of volunteers committed to making a difference in their communities.
• Facilitated open forums for dialogue between residents and key decision-makers, empowering community members through active participation in important conversations about their neighborhood''s future direction.
• Organized and led volunteer teams for various community service activities, resulting in increased participation and positive impact on the neighborhood.
• Promoted grassroots marketing initiatives in community and created broad buy-in and support of outreach programs.
• Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives within the organization by creating safe spaces for communication, training staff on cultural competency techniques, and promoting equitable policies.
• Analyzed data and reported on the success of community outreach efforts, enabling continuous improvement in strategy and execution.
• Strengthened partnerships with local organizations for collaborative efforts in community development projects.
• Advised senior leadership on best practices regarding community relations issues based on thorough research into relevant topics and trends.
• Spearheaded fundraising campaigns that generated significant financial support for community programs.
• Implemented innovative solutions for addressing pressing challenges faced by the community, leading to tangible improvements in residents'' quality of life.