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5929 E 38h Ave. Denver, Col. 80207            Phone (303) 297-9839 Cell (303) 901-3371 E-mail lionheart48@hotmail.com

 

 

 

Johnnie E. Williams

 

OBJECTIVE     Integrate my extensive background assisting troubled youths into a productive work environment that promotes resourcefulness and remains devoted to the needs of the client.

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 

     Over 11 years worth of experience working with youth in the community and supplying constructive alternatives to gangs and other destructive activities. Actively involved in several non-profit organizations within the community that focus primarily on educating teenagers on gaining and preserving self-respect as well as becoming community contributors and future role models.

 

     Instrumental in developing successful program curriculums and group activities for our clients that contributed to the increased success rate for the organization.

 

     Exceptional skills in overall event management and coordination. Responsibilities have involved marketing, public relations, financial management, and security implementation for non-profit, local government and private sectors.

 

     Computer experience includes Windows 3.1, 95, 98 & ME Operating Systems as well as the following software: Microsoft Office 97 and Premium (Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point), Lotus 123, Word Perfect (4.2, 5.1 & 6.0), Photo Editor, Quicken (Business and Personal), Microsoft Money, Internet Explore and much of the Expert brand software.

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & AFFILIATIONS

 

METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER, DENVER, CO

Associate of Applied Science, Business Management Classes, Completed 1989

 

FAMILY ADVOCACY, CARE, EDUCATION, SUPPORT, INC., DENVER, CO

Key to Child Abuse Prevention Program, Completed January, 1998

Anger Management and Life Skills Program, Completed August, 1997

 

METRO DENVER GANG COALITION, DENVER, CO

Crisis Intervention, Completed November, 1999

Group Facilitation, Completed June, 1999

Comprehensive Response To America's Youth Gang Problem, Completed December, 1998

 

CULTURAL SENSITIVITY AND RESPONSIVENESS TRAINING, DENVER, CO

Denver Juvenile Justice Integrated Treatment, Completed July 1999

 

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE DIVISION CONFERENCE, DENVER, CO

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification, Completed March 1998

 

Affiliated with:

Metro Denver Gang Coalition

Shaka Franklin Foundation

Urban League Education Committee

What's Up Youth Program, Radio Broadcast, KQKS 107.5, Guest Speaker

Open Door Youth Gang Alternative

Denver Weed and Seed Program

Cole Neighborhood Association

Denver Black Arts Festival

Martin Luther King Parade Committee

Violence Prevention Initiative (Peace 'N The Streets)

Higher Ground Youth Challenge

Youth Fair Chance Program

Safe City Summit

The Spot Youth Center

 

 

 

Conferences

Strength Approach Training, Colorado Juvenile Counsel, July 1999

Cultural Sensitivity and Responsiveness Training, Denver Juvenile Justice Integrate Treatment,

July 1999

Risk and Protective Factor's Training April 1999

Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families and Communities, Marilyn L. Steele Ph.D. November 1998

Ch.508 Violence Prevention, University of Northern Colorado May 1998

Moving from Chaos to Confidence and Competence, Denver Juvenile Justice Treatments Network,

January 1998 to May 1998

Multi-systematic Therapy Workshop September 1997

Preventing Youth Handgun Violence, Summer 1998

Empowerment / Motivational Skill, Fall 1996

Community Organizing / Conflict Resolution, Fall 1996

It Takes A Village (Safe City Conference), July 1998

The Colorado Juvenile Council 36th Annual Conference, May 1999

 

Building Community, Completed March 1998

Circle Of Life A Holistic Approach, Completed April 1999

 

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, DENVER, CO

Ch.508 Violence Prevention, Completed May 1998

EMILY GRIFFITH OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, DENVER, Completed 1987

DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CHICAGO, IL Studied in 1983-85

Certificate, Solid State Circuits

Certificate, D.C. Circuits

Certificate, Computer Testing

Certificate, Basic Electronics

 

 

 

Seven Point Project Manager, FAMILY ADVOCACY, CARE, EDUCATION, SUPPORT, INC. (F.A.C.E.S.) DENVER, CO

 

Develop projects, detail the associated curriculums, plan group activities and facilitate group sessions. Serve as an information and referral specialist to families enrolled in the program. Assist them with court home and school visits as well as other case management. Manage and provide instruction to the assigned volunteer staff. Plan and conduct workshops and speaking engagements.

 

Organize and participate in agency fundraisers. Provide case management statistics and progress reports to be reviewed by the Board of Directors. Assist in the compilation of company and project budgets. Maintain project fiscal accountability. Co-facilitate the FACES training on the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

 

President / C.E.O., TRIPS ENTERPRISES DENVER, CO

 

Supervise sale promotions; increased individual sales volume by 50% and increased company sales volume by 35%. Assist in the development marketing strategies to target "preferred" audiences. Resulted in an 80% increase in inventory turnover.

 

Responsible for the accounts payable/ receivables and the compilation of financial and forecast reports. Maintain inventory control. Supervise the managerial functions of hiring and training new employees and completing performance reviews. Experienced in the creation and implementation of company policies and procedures related to Sales, Marketing and Personnel management. Skilled in the art of negotiation of business contracts.

 

Qualified in circuit analysis, troubleshooting, and repair of solid state and analog products. Proficient in reading and conforming to provided standard system specifications.

 

Possess a broad knowledge of both physical and electronic security protection techniques. Trained in the installation of alarm and video surveillance systems. Able to organize adequate security operations to provide facility protection, bodyguard protection, crowd control, and roving patrols for both personal needs and high profile events.