Anthony Sullivan

Experience

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  China Spring Youth Camp

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2024

  Operational Leadership: Managed daily operations of a facility housing 55-60 adjudicated juveniles, ensuring adherence to facility policies, state regulations, and best practices.Staff and Resident Coordination: Acted as the primary liaison between the treatment team, administration, and residents, mediating concerns and ensuring open communication for effective rehabilitation.Crisis Management: Addressed and resolved critical issues, ranging from interpersonal conflicts to facility-wide challenges, while maintaining a safe and secure environment for both staff and residents.Innovative Solutions: Leveraged application development skills to introduce tech-driven solutions that streamlined processes, improved communication, and enhanced data-driven decision-making within the facility.Team Building and Cohesion: Implemented strategies to promote group dynamics, mutual respect, and individual accountability among both staff and residents, ensuring a harmonious and productive environment.Continuous Improvement: Regularly reviewed and adapted operational protocols in response to challenges, feedback, and changing circumstances, fostering an atmosphere of growth and adaptability. Show less Youth Supervision and Safety: Proficient in leading day-to-day activities for adjudicated youth, ensuring their safety, health, and welfare while supervising both boys and girls dormitories, including managing routine and recreational activities.Advanced Counseling Skills: Demonstrated ability in individual and group counseling using evidence-based programs, effectively addressing issues such as anger management, relationship building, and problem-solving to meet individual treatment plans.Leadership and Training: Strong ability in acting as a lead officer, providing guidance and training to junior staff and new arrivals, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to camp procedures and rules of conduct.Crisis Prevention and Intervention: Skilled in anticipating and preventing high-stress situations, adept at de-escalation techniques, and employing restorative practices to maintain a calm and secure environment.Detailed Reporting and Documentation: Proficient in authoring detailed, error-free reports and maintaining accurate records of youth progress and incidents, contributing to the lowest resident failure rates.Health and Safety Protocols: Superior understanding of health, safety, and welfare issues, ensuring safe and secure environments through diligent room inspections, contraband searches, and adherence to emergency management protocols.Diverse Background Management: Effective in interacting with youth from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, utilizing strong observational skills to assess and intervene appropriately in youth behaviors. Show less

  • DBA / Application Developer

    Dec 2017 - Jun 2024

  • Administrative Services Manager

    Dec 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Supervisor

    Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Youth Counselor II

    Jan 2010 - Jul 2014

  • Youth Counselor

    Jul 2008 - Jan 2010
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  Self-employed

  Aug 2011 - now

  Software Engineer
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  Tahoe Media

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

  Contracted Position