Douglas Brinker MA, CPSS, DTM

Experience

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  Jackson Jaycees

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1990

  Public Relations Dir

  Served as the Chapter liasion to all forms of Media outlets but not limited to ensuring communications was properly made to the Michigan Jaycees and other Chapters in the state. Was responsible to generate Press Releases promoting chapter events where the public was invited.

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  Operation Sandbox Santa

  Jan 2005 - now

  Founder

  My Organization conducts fundraising efforts to provide troops with items for the quality of life while deployed.Various efforts have included Community Spaghetti Dinners that have netted enough items to fill 35 various size boxes. I am a Volunteer Promoter for Kelly Trudell a singer, songwriter and freedom fighting supporter a local Daughter of an Army Dad and two Uncles who served and died with honor from Vietnam. Sandbox Santa works collectively with Vigilant Records for the Troops helping reach Millions of Veterans across the US. If you read this and are interested either contact myself or Kelly Trudell directly via Facebook or at her website www.KellyTrudell.net Show less

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  Jackson Community College

  Apr 2007 - Apr 2008

  Student Ambassador

  Served as an Ambassador for the Campus and Athletic Collegiate events in a positive manner. Promoted the greater ideals of theCollege to the community and help fostered a relationship between the two entities.

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  Eastern Michigan University

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  Taking Classes to accomplish my Degree Program

  • Student

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Student

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
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  Energizers 477 Toastmasters

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  President

  This leadership position is a volunteer one. My previous 11yrs in the Jackson Jaycees and the Leadership training I received is a tribute to which I am forever grateful to. Toastmasters is a Communication/Leadership organization which helps individuals improve their speaking confidence, time management, peer evaluation and develop stronger Leadership skills. Through time management focus we help individuals set goals for meeting talking timeline goals. Meeting organizing and so much more We meet 12-1 every Wed in Consumers Energy downtown Jackson Rm. EP.2-110 you will need to sign in at the Consumers Energy security desk. Show less

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  USBLN Conference 2014

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Career Link Mentee

  Attending the 2014 USBLN Conference in Orlando Fla to learn more about the importance of Disability Inclusion in the workplace.

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  Energizers Toastmasters

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

  Secretary

  Volunteer by maintaining all meeting minutes at our weekly meetings and monthly officer board meetings. Maintain all correspondence to other Toastmaster Clubs in the Area,Division and District. Oversee proxy votes and other legal documentation is current. Communicate with World Headquarters any issues members have with product orders.

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  District 62 Toastmasters

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

  Will serve the District in the capacity of assisting growth within 26 Toastmasters Clubs in the C Division.This division encompasses the greater Lansing, Jackson, regions. My responsibilities include reporting to the Club Growth Director, working in a team environment with the Division Director, Area Directors and Club Membership Vice Presidents. Responsible for capturing District Executive Council minutes from meetings.Assist with the membership roster for the district and implement any communication directed to the membership via the District Director and other District Leaders

  • C Division Membership Manager

    Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Administration Manager

    Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
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  Brinker Communication /Inspirational Services

  Mar 2016 - now

  Founder

  I have launched my own Communication /Inspirational Speaking services Business. I work with clients who desire morale improvement with their internal customers (employees) I help raise your organization satisfaction level with your external investing customers. My special areas of interest: Interpersonal, Organizational and Suicide Prevention/Awareness. Through successful, Fun Interactive Workshops I provide, will increase productivity, increase retention awareness and give ROI a new meaning. In my Inspirational Speaking, I share my recovery story of Victories over Suicide Attempts. I Give HOPE when Hope is Lost! Show less

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  FirstLight Home Care

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

  Community Relations

  I am responsible for developing relationships with Health industry related organizations in the Greater Lansing Michigan area. Through Community Relations outreach FirstLight Home Care seeks to be your partner in the community for a place to turn. LansingFirstlightHomeCare.com

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  LifeWays Community Mental Health

  Jan 2018 - now

  Certified Peer Support Specialist
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  VFW Post 423

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2021

  Commander
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  Department of Michigan VFW

  Jun 2019 - now

  Mental Health and VMS Programs Dir.
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  Beacon4HOPE LLC

  Apr 2021 - now

  Founder

  I provide Suicide Prevention techniques that I have learned from my own lived experiences. Connecting my audience attendees struggling I use presentation techniques that urge those to seek immediate intervention.