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Christopher Leach

Greenville

Summary

Facility Director with extensive experience in team leadership and facility management at Generations Group Home. Skilled in conflict resolution and service contract establishment, fostering a positive operational environment. Focused on enhancing team performance and maintaining high operational standards.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Facility Director

Generations Group Home
820 Dunklin Bridge Road
04.2007 - Current
  • Collaborated with other departments in order to coordinate activities related to facility management.
  • Monitored employee performance to ensure adherence to established standards.
  • Provided guidance to supervisors on managing their teams effectively.
  • Established service contracts with external vendors for repair services or preventive maintenance programs.
  • Ensured that all building codes were met during renovations or construction projects.
  • Directed the maintenance, operations and security of facilities and equipment.

Chef, Purchaser and TCI Trainer

Boys Home Of The South
Belton
05.1996 - 05.2006
  • Created individual development plans for each child based on their needs and goals.
  • Tracked expenses related to running the house while staying within budgetary restrictions.
  • Taught basic life skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning.
  • Provided direct care to children including hygiene, health care, meal preparation and recreational activities.
  • Participated in training sessions related to new policies and procedures or safety protocols.
  • Monitored medication administration and ensured compliance with doctor's orders.
  • Developed positive relationships with families of the children in order to keep them informed of their progress.
  • Organized weekly outings for the children such as trips to the park or movies.
  • Supervised children in the home, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Coordinated with other staff members to ensure all daily tasks were completed.
  • Served as a role model for children by demonstrating appropriate behaviors and attitudes.
  • Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by establishing clear expectations for behavior.
  • Maintained a safe environment for children by monitoring their behavior and intervening when necessary.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques designed to help modify negative behaviors.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed and reported incidents according to protocol.
  • Ensured that all paperwork relating to the house was completed accurately and on time.
  • Conducted regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
  • Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
  • Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.

Mental Health Technician

Anderson Youth Association
Anderson
09.1995 - 05.1996
  • Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
  • Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
  • Supported clients in developing daily living skills such as budgeting money or time management.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
  • Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
  • Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
  • Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
  • Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
  • Monitored patient behaviors and reported significant changes to supervising mental health professionals.
  • Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.

Co-Owner Outpatient Psychiatry

Self-employeed
Memphis
07.1991 - 08.1995
  • Resolved any customer complaints or issues quickly in order to maintain positive relationships.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to attract new customers.
  • Collaborated with other co-owners on strategic decisions related to the company's growth plan.
  • Oversaw customer service activities to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations including staffing, inventory management, budgeting, accounting, and payroll processing.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best terms possible.
  • Analyzed financial reports to identify areas of improvement in operations.
  • Monitored expenses closely to stay within allocated budgets for each project and initiative.
  • Managed financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure fiscal health.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.

Education

Psychiatric Nursing

Henderson State University, Memphis State Universi
Arkadelphia, AR

Skills

  • Facility management
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Maintenance & repair
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Self-Directed
  • Team management

Accomplishments

  • Former TCI and CARE Trainer

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Facility Director

Generations Group Home
04.2007 - Current

Chef, Purchaser and TCI Trainer

Boys Home Of The South
05.1996 - 05.2006

Mental Health Technician

Anderson Youth Association
09.1995 - 05.1996

Co-Owner Outpatient Psychiatry

Self-employeed
07.1991 - 08.1995

Psychiatric Nursing

Henderson State University, Memphis State Universi

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