Ezequiel “Zeke” G Garcia

zkg3469@outlook.com
http://zkgg.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
 Bilingual Speaker; Spanish/English Translator.
 Social and Public Relations Skills.
 Grant Writing, Program Planning, Evaluator and Monitoring Skills.
 Over 10 years of experience working with at-risk-youth.
 Leadership skills.
 Conflict Resolution Skills.
 Social Programs and Activities Development
 Trained to work with Adolescents with cognitive disabilities.

EDUCATION
Master of Social Work April 2018
Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI

Master of Public Administration December 2018

Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI

Addictions Studies Certification May 2015

Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI

B.A of Criminal Justice, Homeland Security Certification May 2007

Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Master of Social Work Intern July 2017-April 2018
Family Outreach Center Grand Rapids, MI
 Supervise and provide Respite care/activities for children.
 Client Intake Assessments for at-risk-youth based on DSM V.
 Participate in weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings.
 Case Manager; connected clients and families with community services.
 Provide Home-Based Family Therapy, while working on person centered plan.
 Co-facilitated support groups with youth who have experienced trauma.
 Utilized evidenced-based interventions (art, play, music) in counseling settings.
 Research Mental Health topics and therapeutic activities.

Youth Specialist Sept 2007-Current

Ottawa County Juvenile Detention Center West Olive, MI
 Supervise at-risk-youth offenders, while providing a safe, secure and educational
environment.
 Guide residents in developing coping skills and problem-solving skills.
 Create and implement program activities.
 Trained in physical restraints.
 Participate in adolescent behavioral trainings.
 Current Instructor for Life, Leadership and Arts and Crafts skills.
 Perform Drug test and supervise family visits.

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 Substitute teacher for mathematics, physical education, art and language arts.

Substitute Teacher April 2008-Sept 2014

PESG, LLC Caledonia, MI
 Substitute teacher in middle and high schools; Mathematics, Social Studies and Physical
Education.
 Substitute teacher for Ottawa ISD summer program with students diagnosed with Autism
Spectrum Disorder, Severe and Moderate Cognitive Impairments and Severe Multiple
Impairments.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Online Behavioral Trainings (On-going). West Olive, MI
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), Certified by Ottawa Co. West Olive, MI. 12/17
CPR (Crisis Prevention Intervention, Ottawa County. West Olive, MI. 10/17
ART (Aggression Replacement Training), University of Cincinnati Grand Haven, MI. 9/15
International Toastmasters, Competent Communicator. Holland, MI. 3/14

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/AWARDS
 Freemasons 2007-Current
 Ottawa County Union Representative 2015-Current
 Strategic Team # 4 External Relations Ottawa County 2011-2016
 Juvenile Detention Center Activities Committee 2011- 2015
 ESCAPE Program; “Road to Self-Dependence” program 2014
 Haworth/Toastmaster Public Relations 2013-2014
 OSAP (Ottawa Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition). 2011-2014
 Ottawa SLIC - Student Leaders Initiating Change 2012-2013
 President of Culturas de las Razas Unidas 2006-2007
 Lutheran Social Services of Michigan Lansing, MI. 2006-2007
 Culturas de las Razas Unidas, Michigan State University 2002-2007
 Latin American United for Progress, Holland, MI 2006
 MSU Student Academic Assembly 2005
 MSU Student Affairs 2005
 Tulip Time Parade, Holland, MI. 1997-1999
 Project Pride, Holland, MI. 1997-1999
 Community Action House 1996

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 Creative writing.
 Public Speaking Skills.
 Computer skills; Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, Spreadsheet and Publisher.
 Organizational/Time Management Skills.
 Social Research; Qualitative & Qualitative.