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Carlon Manuel
Wraparound Facilitator, Vista Del Mar
Location: Gardena, CA United States
Joined: Jan 7th, 2008

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My Interview Question

How can you in any way better support African American fathers?

Current Whereabouts:

Fatherhood, Masters Degree and discovering the rebirth of my essence...

Education (request update)

High School: George W. Wingate in Brooklyn, NY class of 1984

Experience

I currently work with Vista Del Mar as Wraparound Facilitator
I have 20 years of experience working in the Counseling industry.

Youth Development Counselor/Supervisor | Vista Del Mar Children & Family Services
From August 2002 to Current • 24 year(s)
Assist Director with overseeing Youth Development Counselors and supervise staff of 25. Facilitate communication, mediate disagreements, and provide counseling to staff and children.

Manager/Proprietor | Nappyhead Productions Film & Design
From September 1994 to Current • 32 year(s)
Specialized in graphic designing, silk screen and embroidering. Supervised nationwide marketing, distribution, customer service, and sales.

Youth Development Counselor | Vista Del Mar Children & Family Services
From October 1998 to August 2002 • 4 year(s)
Responsible for youth development activities and assisting children with therapeutic and educational programs. Participated in committees and agency meetings.

Supported Living (Wraparound) Coordinator | Passport to Learning Inc.
From February 1998 to October 2001 • 3 year(s)
Created and implemented supported living program for 20 clients. Coordinated services ranging from parenting skills to adaptive skills and supervised staff of 10 instructors.

Youth Worker | Salvation Army Therapeutic Foster Care
From July 1997 to February 1998 • 1 year(s)
Counseled children in foster care program and worked with foster parents on behavior-specific programs. Scheduled appointments and facilitated supervised visits.

Youth Counselor | Kaplan House Jewish Federation
From June 1997 to February 1998 • 1 year(s)
Counseled 20 residents on daily living skills, hygiene, social interactions, and crisis intervention. Supervised parental visits and therapeutic group interactions.

Track Coach | Sports in School Foundation
From January 1996 to August 1996 • 0 year(s)
Strength, speed and conditioning specialist with concentration on sprinters and 100-400 meter runners.

Youth Counselor | Ettie Lee Home for the Youth
From March 1993 to August 1994 • 1 year(s)
Sports and recreational planner, nutritional specialist, and administered medication. Counseled residents and specialized in independent living skills.

Supervising Counselor (Nights) | Eggleston Youth Center
From December 1991 to March 1993 • 2 year(s)
Nutritional specialist who administered medication and prepared staff schedules. Counseled residents and specialized in independent living skills.

Egress & Cryogenic Mechanic | U.S. Marine Corps
From December 1984 to December 1988 • 4 year(s)
Repaired pilots' breathing apparatus and ejection seats on F/A-18 aircrafts. Maintained liquid oxygen supply systems and performed airframe and hydraulic maintenance.

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