John H. Peters

1352 Melm Street

Providence, RI 02045

(401) 224-8767

SKILLS SUMMARY

·       Work well under tight deadlines and while managing competing tasks. Team player and leader.

·       Results driven. Effective problem solver.

·       Excellent communication skills.

·       Highly organized.

·       Able to prioritize and multi-task.

·       Knowledgeable in most computer applications.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Rhode Island Housing Authority – Providence, RI

2003 – Present

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

·       Worked with community manager to direct all operations of 300 housing projects. Dealt with residents and maintenance staff. Handled all daily operations and financial management.

Community Counseling Center – Providence, RI

2003

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE SPECIALIST

·       Taught individuals with criminal records in effective job search and employment skills.

ON-CALL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WORKER

·       Supervised individuals with mental health challenges in daily tasks. Responsible for interacting with clients and keeping detailed records.

Agency on Aging – Providence, RI

2002 – 2003

CASE MANAGER

·       Managed cases for 100 clients and their caregivers. Interacted with family members and case workers on a dialy basis. Determined eligibility for state and federal funding.

·       Referred clients to additional community services including mental health counseling.

·       Supervised support staff.

·       Kept accurate and detailed records.

Behavioral Health Resources – Providence, RI

2001 – 2002

LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR

·       Taught classes about life skills to up to 10 adults at a time. Monitored progress and medication.

Schultz Computers – Providence, RI

1992 – 1994

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

·       Accurately prepared accountint records to be delivered to bank.

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS

Daycare Assistant, Brenda’s Babies, 2003

Worked 10 hours per week; taught small children in computer skills.

Comprehensive Development Plan, 2001

Participated in workshops to give input to plan for city develoment.

Playground Project, 1999

Wrote grant proposals for city park

Scout Leader

Led groups of ten children in outdoor activities and games.

Parent Volunteer

Assisted teacher with 24 students in pre-school classroom.

CERTIFICATION / CLEARANCES

First Aid  •  CPR

EDUCATION / CONTINUING EDUCATION / TRAINING

Coursework toward B.A., Education

Counseling coursework toward M.A., Sociology

B.A., Social Sciences, 2002