Roger Romses
Chatham,ON
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Executive Director
Community Living Wallaceburg
06.2023 - Current
- Oversite of all Agency operations and functions including Support Operations, Finance & Business Operations, Human Resources, and Fundraising and Development
- Support to Community Living Wallaceburg Board of Directors including direct updates to Board President.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
Director: Community Living Support Operations
Community Living Wallaceburg
03.2017 - Current
- Directs all Support Operations for Community Living Wallaceburg which includes Accommodations Support, Supported Independent Living, and Individualized and Family Directed Support
- Provides strategic and philosophical guidance for support related activities
- Generate and update all support related Policies and Procedures
- Lead the Agencies COVID-19 response throughout the Pandemic.
Manager: Residential Services
New Leaf: Living & Learning Together Inc.
01.2009 - 03.2017
- Directs the operation of three residences that serve individuals with dual diagnoses
- Directly manages 20 full time staff members as well as part time and relief staff, including six Program Supervisors
- Works collaboratively as a member of the management team
- Develops, implements and assesses new policies and practices using a consultative approach
- Assessment and evaluation of staff member and Supervisors
- Maintaining of performance and disciplinary expectations
- Builds capacity within the agency and within individual staff members
- Lengthy background in coaching and familiarity with its principles to better facilitate a learning organization and individual professional development.
Supervisor
New Leaf: Living & Learning Together Inc.
08.2006 - 12.2008
- Responsible to lead service provision for eight individuals with a dual diagnosis
- Responsible for the direct supervision of seven staff members at any given time
- Responsible for finances, medication dispensation and consultation, programming, crisis intervention, health and safety, and personal wellness
- Ongoing communication and collaboration with house Manager.
Counsellor
New Leaf: Living & Learning Together Inc.
09.2004 - 08.2006
- Provided direct care for people with a dual diagnosis and complex needs
- Dispensed medication and provided consultations, meeting with physicians and specialists
- Responsible for all aspects of daily life for eight individuals in service
- Gained experience with individuals who do not have verbal communication skills.
Education
Various Courses Related to Work in Developmental Services and Adult Education -
Leaders for Success Program – 2015/16. Collaboration between George Brown College School of Business and DSTO to train key management members within DSTO organizations for senior leadership roles within Developmental Services organizations.
WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, AED, PROTON, Training in Partnership, CPI, Safe Management, Abuse awareness, Medication Management, Person Directed Planning, Quality Assurance Measures, Lift and Transfer Training, Supporting Individuals with Sexual Offending Behaviour in the Community, Coaching Out of the Box, various others.
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Honours - Sociology
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON01.2004
Skills
- Data Interpretation
- Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Relationship Building
- Client Services
- Business Administration
- Compliance and Regulations
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Volunteer Experience
- Chatham-Kent Girls Hockey Association, Member of the Board of Directors, Chatham-Kent, ON, 07/2022, Present
- Civilian Instructor 2799 Queens York Rangers, Royal Canadian Army Cadets, Marksmanship Coach, Queensville, ON, 09/2013, 04/2017, Marksmanship coach for competitive team of cadets aged 12-18 National Champions 2016 Ontario Provincial Champions 2016, 2017
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Acting Executive Director
Community Living Wallaceburg
06.2023 - Current
Director: Community Living Support Operations
Community Living Wallaceburg
03.2017 - Current
Manager: Residential Services
New Leaf: Living & Learning Together Inc.
01.2009 - 03.2017
Supervisor
New Leaf: Living & Learning Together Inc.
08.2006 - 12.2008
Counsellor
New Leaf: Living & Learning Together Inc.
09.2004 - 08.2006
Various Courses Related to Work in Developmental Services and Adult Education -
Leaders for Success Program – 2015/16. Collaboration between George Brown College School of Business and DSTO to train key management members within DSTO organizations for senior leadership roles within Developmental Services organizations.
WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, AED, PROTON, Training in Partnership, CPI, Safe Management, Abuse awareness, Medication Management, Person Directed Planning, Quality Assurance Measures, Lift and Transfer Training, Supporting Individuals with Sexual Offending Behaviour in the Community, Coaching Out of the Box, various others.
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Honours - Sociology
University of Waterloo
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