Brandon Sims
Americus
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in youth mentoring and behavior management. Focused on enhancing program engagement through tailored strategies, fostering personal growth and teamwork in supportive environments that promote safety and well-being among youth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Aide
Hope For The Future Counseling Services
Americus
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with therapists to implement and adapt individualized treatment plans based on student needs.
- Designed and implemented a behavior reward system to encourage positive actions among students.
- Assist children and teens with daily living skills and behavioral strategies.
- Provide support during group therapy sessions and activities.
- Observed children's behaviors and documented responses for targeted analysis.
- Maintain accurate records related to student behavior management programs.
- Provided instructional strategies to enhance development of sensory and perceptual-motor skills.
Transporter
Coach Sims Logistics
Americus
03.2023 - Current
- Deliver vehicles safely and efficiently to their destination on time.
- Load and unload freight. ensuring secure and accurate handling of cargo.
- Unloaded vehicles from carriers at delivery locations efficiently upon arrival at the destination site.
- Monitored road conditions and adjusted speed to maintain safety and adhere to regulations.
- Verified paperwork for accuracy and completeness prior to loading vehicles, ensuring compliance and reducing delays.
- Conduct daily pre-trip inspections of assigned truck's brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels.
- Communicate regularly with dispatch regarding route changes or delays due to traffic or weather conditions.
- Recorded key information for each trip, including mileage, fuel, and hours on road, to support accurate reporting and planning.
Summer Youth Employee
Boys and Girls Club
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Manage daily operations of the youth summer camp, ensuring smooth program delivery.
- Promote physical fitness by leading warm-ups, sports sessions, and outdoor adventures tailored to camper abilities.
- Promote teamwork among campers through group games and team-building exercises.
- Serve as a mentor to campers, offering guidance and support in both personal growth and skill development.
- Collaborate with fellow staff members to create an energetic atmosphere that fostered camaraderie among campers.
- Assist in the planning and execution of special events, such as talent shows, field trips, and end-of-summer celebrations.
- Guided groups of children through various camp activities to ensure safety and enjoyment. of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities, providing tailored assistance to enhance camper engagement.
- Collaborate with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Resolved conflicts among campers by actively listening to complaints and facilitating appropriate solutions.
- Conduct regular evaluations of programs offered at the campsite to identify areas for improvement or innovation.
Substitute Teacher/ASTEP
Sumter County Schools
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Earned frequent requests from teachers for substitute teaching roles, reflecting strong performance and reliability.
- Enhanced student engagement through interactive lessons using real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Oversaw lunchroom and recess, promoting student safety and active participation.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
Census Field Officer
Census Bureau
03.2016 - 01.2021
- Increased community participation in census data collection by organizing outreach programs and events that informed residents about the importance of participation.
- Interacted with residents in neighborhoods to encourage census participation, helping to ensure a more accurate representation of the community.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with respondents, fostering positive relationships between the Census Bureau and the public.
- Fostered diversity awareness within the community by tailoring communication strategies to effectively engage individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures.
- Resolved address discrepancies with detailed research, ensuring precise location identification for accurate census enumeration.
- Navigated various urban and rural terrains to reach households, demonstrating strong adaptability skills in diverse environments.
- Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently utilizing available technology tools such as tablets, GPS devices, and mapping software.
- Performed field staff duties critical to completing an accurate count in hard-to-reach communities.
Merchandiser
Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
Americus
03.2011 - 09.2016
- Managed product placement to maximize visibility and boost sales performance.
- Partnered with store teams to execute promotional strategies for new products, increasing visibility.
- Improved store presentation and customer engagement through strategic product displays.
- Analyzed market research to pinpoint trends and customer preferences for informed merchandise selection.
- Trained new staff on merchandising standards and display techniques for optimal results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Americus High School
Americus, GASkills
- Behavior management techniques
- Behavior management
- Behavioral observations
- Behavioral documentation
- Behavioral coaching
- Youth Mentoring
- Youth enrichment
- Teaching techniques
- Group leadership
- Team building
- Safety awareness
- Parent communication
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Conflict resolution
- Multitasking
- Confidentiality
Timeline
Behavior Aide
Hope For The Future Counseling Services
12.2024 - Current
Transporter
Coach Sims Logistics
03.2023 - Current
Summer Youth Employee
Boys and Girls Club
05.2021 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher/ASTEP
Sumter County Schools
08.2018 - 05.2022
Census Field Officer
Census Bureau
03.2016 - 01.2021
Merchandiser
Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
03.2011 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Americus High School