1. MICHAEL D. GARRISON
Cell # (908) 986-4715
Home# (718) 712-0652
garrisonmichael19@yahoo.com
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
 GED Diploma
 Mobility Assistant Certificate
 Class D New York Driver’s License
 OSHA 10 Hours Construction Safety and Health Certificate
 20 College Credits from Queens Borough Community College in the major Business Administration
 CPR/First Aid Certificate
 CASAC-T Certificate
 Opioid Overdose Prevention Certificate
 Recovery Coach Certificate
 Individual Counseling: Addiction Medications certificate.
 OSHA 10 Hour General Industry, 1910 Safety and Health Certificate
 SCIP Training Certificate
 Choking Prevention Training certificate
Summary of Skills
References:
 Available upon request

2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Direct Care Counselor 09/2015- Present
P.S.C.H Manhattan, NY
House Manager 02/2013- 10/2014
Common Ground Queens, NY
 Facilitated groups on harm reduction, company rules, regulations, money management, upcoming events,
meal schedules, and open topic discussion groups for clients in the facility.
 Monitored client census by using the Daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor
appointments and site visit data.
 Prepared shift reports on all activity that occurred during a shift to management.
 Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow
and restraints.
 Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
 Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting
clients and families to appropriate resources
 Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic disorders.
Maintenance Intern/ Case Worker Intern 12/2012- 02/2013
Praxis Housing Initiatives NewYork, NY
 Assessed new intakes; developed service plans and ensured clients received adequate treatment plans
servicing clients in an efficient manner placing notes into A.W. A. R. D. S.
 Provided referrals forms to clients for clothing drives and informed clients on job opportunities offered at
various government agencies.
 Prepared clients with information regarding food stamp opportunities, child care services,food pantry
locations, money management techniques, and harm reduction tactics.
 Visited clients in living quarters or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services,
requirements, or procedures.
 Meet with groups to acquaint them with consequences of delinquent acts.
 Buffed, swept, and mopped client’s rooms, common areas,and bathroom.
 Comply with OSHA and Universal Safety precautions
 Keep track of inventory and report supplies used/ needed to building manager
 Distributed personal items and linen to residents
 Assisted residents in case of personal emergency or building evacuation
Community Improvement Project CrewMember 10/2012-12/2012
The Doe Fund Brooklyn, NY
 Assigned to pick up trash two mile block radius
 Beautified the neighborhood by grooming plants, trees,and shrubbery
 Courteously assisted New York City pedestrians to locate public transport and find lost items
 Worked as a member of one of NYC’s largest street- beautification teams to provide maintenance and waste-
disposal services
 Swept, shoveled, and worked continuously to keep the streets free of liter and debris

3. Stock Clerk 03/2009-05/2010
The Davis Family Establishment Jamaica, NY
 Stocked and marked goods with identification codes and prices
 Bagged customer merchandise; Computed and recorded totals of transactions
 Counted money in cash drawers to ensure adequate amounts
 Tabulated bills using calculators, cash registers,and optical price scanner
 Issued receipts, credits, or change due to customers
Apprentice Real-Estate Broker 03/2009-06/2010
Crystal Realty Jamaica, NY
 Answered,directed, and scheduled appointments
 Developed and distributed messages
 Sorted and distributed incoming mail
 Book-Keeping: documented company sales and purchase transactions using the accrualmethod
Package Handler 08/2005-08/2008
United Parcel Service (UPS) Maspeth, NY
 Unloaded and loaded received and scanned packages of up to 100 pounds in weight
 Maintained line order; Maintained inventory control
 Sorted packages by postal code