Donald Woods

DONALD R. WOODS

6340 Calle Tesoro NW

Albuquerque, NM 87114

(505) 331-6489

dwoods9rs@hotmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Professional, dedicated, self-motivated, reliable individual with proven cognitive, problem-solving, and leadership abilities. Offering over 20 years of progressive and varied experience in a fast-paced environment, including:

ü  Youth Supervision

ü  Case Management

ü  EMT/Firefighter & Supervision
ü  Positive Role Model to Youth

ü  Positive Role Model to Community

ü  Apparatus Maintenance
ü  Daily & Monthly Activity Reports

ü  Public Service

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position with a goal-oriented company that allows me to grow and reach my full potential. I will bring your organization enthusiasm, dedication, responsibility, and strong work ethic.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

STATE OF NEW MEXICO CYFD, 4000 Edith Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87107

YOUTH CARE SUPERVISOR 1                                                                                                             (08/13-08/17)

Supervised youth in various types of duties.  Guided youth in helping them follow all programming expectations, whether at the facility or in the community.

v  Counseled youth on behavioral concerns

v  De-escalated altercations between students

v  Taught basic life skills, such as balancing checkbook, completing job applications, college enrollment, etc.

v  Wrote reports, communicated by radio, and maintained proper key control.

v  Attended meetings with parents, therapists, superintendents, Juvenile Probation and Parole Offices, etc.

CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, 10005 Lyons NW, Albuquerque, NM

FIREFIGHTER/EMT (FIREFIGHTER/EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH                                                         (06/98 – 10/12)

Fought fires, both structural and wildland. Provided emergency medical attention to public/first responder.   Performed inventory and equipment maintenance to ensure optimal functionality in accordance with department guidelines,  meeting scheduled deadlines.

v  Provided emergency response to all 911 calls

v  Performed necessary EMT functions, such as CPR and first aid.

v  Drove fire apparatus to and from emergency responses.

v  Maintained fire apparatus and firehouse maintenance.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, INC. 6301 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM

RESIDENT ADVISOR                                                                                                                           (12/98-10/99)

Supervised disadvantaged and troubled youth for a local non-profit organization serving children.

v  Provided daily supervision to 8-15 children

v  Wrote activities logs, daily and monthly, for each child under my supervision

v  Create youth programs and teach life skills

v  Provided transportation to school and activities

ALBUQUERQUE JOB CORPS, 1500 Indian School Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM

RESIDENT ADVISOR                                                                                                                          (04/98 – 06/98)

v  Supervised Job Corp residents, monitoring their school attendance and grades, and creating educational programs and daily task charts.

BERNALILLO COUNTY, 6100 2ND St. NE, Albuquerque, NM

YOUTH PROGRAM SUPERVISOR                                                                                                       (10/95 – 04/98)

v  Supervise residents, create programs.

v  Transported residents to school, cafeteria and gymnasium.

v  Interacted daily with residents and de-escalated altercations.

v  Created educational programs and life skills sessions curriculum for the residents.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

ü  Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES & CERTIFICATES

Certification Title                                                              Issuing Organization                                               Completion Date

ü  ICHRO                                                                           National Fire Academy                                                  05/2000

ü  Emergency Response to Terrorism                 FEMA                                                                                     06/1999

ü  Certificate of Graduation                                     Albuquerque Fire Department                                   10/1998

ü  Hazardous Materials Level 2: Operations       NM Firefighters Training Academy                         10/1998

ü  Basic Firefighter 2                                                    NM Firefighters Training Academy                        10/1998

ü  S-130/190 Wildland                                                 New Mexico Forestry                                                    10/1998

ü  EMT-Basic                                                                   EMS Bureau                                                                       08/1998