Christopher Leide has over 20 years of experience conducting training in management, supervision, and counseling. He has developed and delivered over 1500 hours of classroom training on topics such as leadership, communication skills, and juvenile justice case management. Leide holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and has extensive experience designing, developing, and evaluating training programs for state agencies.

1. Christopher Leide
540 Roberts Hill Rd. Cell: 845-532-8243
West Coxsackie, NY 12192 ChrisLeide2@gmail.com
11/16/14
Summary
Training specialist knowledgeable in principles of adult learning theory and methods used in designing,
developing and delivering and evaluating successful training programs.
Highlights
 Over 20 years conducting training in
management, supervision, and counseling.
 Extensive knowledge of adult education
concepts and methods for developing curricula,
delivering and evaluating training.
 Exceptional oral and written communication
skills.
 Trainer and facilitator in a wide variety of
areas: Leadership, supervision,
management, communication skills.
 Narrated computer-based training
programs.
 Experience in radio/TV commercial writing
and production.
Accomplishments
Since 1/2011 have conducted over 1500 hr. of classroom training.
Lead instructor for numerous major statewide training initiatives, including:
 Leadership for High Performance (organizational change)
 NY Model (juvenile justice treatment and case management system)
 Supervisory Institute (management and supervisor development)
Qualified to train/facilitate a large variety of content/skills areas, including:
 ITIP (Instructional Theory Into Practice) – Curriculum Design and Development
 Ethical Decision-making
 Crucial Conversations
 Basic and Advanced Counseling Skills
 Written Communication Skills
 Presentation Skills
Experience
Human Services Training Specialist 10/1997 – 11/2014
NY State Office of Children and Family Services Red Hook & Rensselaer, NY
Created numerous training courses, including content, materials, and learning activities.
Conducted management, supervision and leadership training classes.
Conducted Train-the-Trainer classes to develop new training staff.
Trained juvenile justice staff to conduct various counseling interventions with youth.
Supervised professional and support staff.
Liaison to external training and development resources.
Management of training contracts.
Youth Counselor & Supervisor 10/1984 – 10/1997
NY State Division for Youth Highland, Goshen & Wingdale, NY
Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with youth.
Developed and implemented treatment plans for youth.
Supervised and managed daily operations of juvenile justice facility.
Personnel management and supervision.
Program/Music Director 9/1979 – 10/1984
WSPK Poughkeepsie, NY
WHBG Harrisonburg, VA

2. Christopher Leide
540 Roberts Hill Rd. Cell: 845-532-8243
West Coxsackie, NY 12192 ChrisLeide2@gmail.com
WIKE Newport, VT
On-air announcing, commercial copywriting and production, staff supervision.
11/16/14
Education
Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Stratford, CT 1979
Certificate in Radio/TV Broadcasting
State University College, Oneonta, NY 1976
Bachelor of Science – Psychology
Ulster Community College, Stone Ridge, NY 1973
Major – Biology
Curricula Developed:
 Coaching
 O.A.R.S. Skills
 Ethical Decision-making
 NY Model Overview
 Report Writing
 Dialectical Behavior Therapy
 Mindfulness
 On-the-Job Training Set-up & Debriefing
 Group Process

Lead Instructor:
 Crucial Conversations
 Critical Thinking
 NY Model (Juvenile justice behavior and case
management system)
 Performance Evaluation for Supervisors
 Effective Skills for Managing Today’s
Workforce
 Becoming an Effective Learner
 Aggression Replacement Training
 Practical Skills for Supervisors
 Written Communications Skills
 Listening and Speaking
 Leading Psycho-Educational Groups
 Mental Health Training for Juvenile Justice
Staff
 Adolescent Development
 Shaping and Reinforcing Behavior
 Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Qualified to Train:
 Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP)
 Project Management
 Emotional Intelligence
 Taking the First Step to Supervision
 Time Management
 Basic Facilitation Skills
 Presentation Skills
 Facilitating and Leading Work Groups
 Basics of Leadership and Empowerment
 Leadership for High Performance
 Alcohol and Substance Abuse
 What Happened to This Child
 Stability Management
 Sexual Harassment Prevention
 Community Worker Safety
 Teen Intervene
Training Consultant during development of:
 New York Model – Behavior and case management system
 Community Case Management Institute
 Time Management CBT
 “Safetyville” – Community Worker Safety CBT
 Motivational Interviewing – video and CBT
 Investigative Interviewing training video

3. Christopher Leide
540 Roberts Hill Rd. Cell: 845-532-8243
West Coxsackie, NY 12192 ChrisLeide2@gmail.com
Contract Management:
Various counseling and behavior management modalities – with SUNY Albany
Advancing Youth Development – with Cornell
11/16/14