802 PALACE CT. ∙ NEWPORT NEWS, VA

757-369-4721 ∙ JOSEPH BROOKS@COX.NET

 

JOSEPH G.BROOKS

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a career in counseling, where my years of supervising and youth involvement can be an asset to an organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

I’m a diligent, detailed-oriented employee, with a thorough understanding of the social sciences and a solid background in supervising and counseling. I display solid leadership, teamwork, and group management capabilities. I Excel at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, yet completes project within time and budget constraints. I have superior telephone, customer service, and computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.

WORK OF EXPERIENCE

5/2007-Present                 Christopher Newport University           Newport News, VA

  Supervisor

• Hire employees for state and work study employment.
• Record Keeping and destruction
• Develop safe training programs
• Counseling on workplace harassment and conduct policies
• Set up Government Auction site (Govdeals.com) with surplus inventory
• Eva user
• Perform quarterly performance evaluations
• Approve employee’s timesheet

1/2006- 5/2007              Haynes Distribution Center                   Williamsburg, VA

  Shift Lead

• Organize employee’s work and inventory count schedules
• Chairman of the Safety Committee
• Co-ordinate customer service training
• Maintain inventory efficiency using the Red Paire Inventory System
• Forklift and battery trainer

 

1/2006- 10/2006            Newport News Social Services              Newport News, VA

  Case Worker (volunteer)

• Set-up FSET orientation seminars
• Schedule client appointments
• Co-ordinate vouchers
• Update clients file and program status
• Mail out sanction letter and inter-department information

EDUCATION

 

Present           Old Dominion University                       Norfolk, VA

Human Services                                                         expected 05/2020

1988-1990         Ferrum College                                        Ferrum, VA

Major: Sociology/Criminal Justice

1984-1988         Ferguson High School                                     Newport News, VA

Diploma

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

• Newport News Commission on Youth member

• Campaign Manager for Newport News City Councilwomen Tina L. Vick

• Denbigh Youth Football Coach

• AAU Basketball Coach – Boo Williams New Generation

• Director of the Aaron Brooks & Michael Vick Youth Football Camp

• Internship at Hampton Roads Boys and Girls Club