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Overview
Work History
Education
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Volunteer and Community Work
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James Wood

Crescent City

Summary

I am a team leader with a proven track record at Dragon Fly Day Program Services, excelling in conflict resolution and team building. Adept at crisis intervention and fostering a supportive environment, I use excellent communication skills to advocate for clients and enhance team efficiency, ensuring a positive impact on client well-being and program success.

With 7+years of coaching youth sports, including soccer, basketball, and baseball I have come to realize that giving back to my community through youth sports is my passion. I am an experienced Soccer Coach adept at coaching players on how to improve gameplay, maximize agility and increase strength. I effectively oversee team dynamics with practiced eye while maintaining safety and building skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

Dragon Fly Day Program Services
04.2021 - Current
  • Apply strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency in a day program setting.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment between all members and day program clients.
  • Provide avocacy and support to day program clients through person centered supports and crisis intervention.

Direct Support Professional

Remi Vista, Inc, Supported Living Services, SLS
05.2019 - Current
  • Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized client environment.
  • Document progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from client's circle of support.
  • Assist clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assist with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and implement client individual support plans..

Referee

Del Norte Unified School District
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
  • Utilized strong decision-making skills under pressure, contributing to the overall quality of each game.
  • Navigated difficult situations using effective communication and explanation of game rules.
  • Kept track of time and scores during games.
  • Work effectively as a team with other referees, score keeper and site administration present.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fall River High School
Fall River, CA
06-2000

Skills

  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Team building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Team leadership

Volunteer and Community Work

I have volunteered as a soccer coach along side Chris Rice at Redwood School for the 2024 soccer season. I was a board member and fields coordinator for Del Norte Youth soccer for 2 years. I have been coaching U15 and U12 soccer for Del Norte for the past 4 years. I have also coached Del Norte rec basketball for the past 4 years. I have volunteered to referee Del Norte Youth soccer and Del Norte Youth basketball games.  I also coached little league for a few seasons about 10 years ago. I have volunteered and help organize disc golf clinics at Del Norte County Schools under Ron Cole.  I also volunteer with special needs adults at RHS food bank, FRC Food Pantry and weekly beach clean ups. 

Timeline

Referee

Del Norte Unified School District
11.2024 - 04.2025

Supervisor

Dragon Fly Day Program Services
04.2021 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Remi Vista, Inc, Supported Living Services, SLS
05.2019 - Current

High School Diploma -

Fall River High School
James Wood