Russell T Owens
850 Crawford Parkway Apt 5304 Portsmouth
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Strong skills in promoting client dignity, independence, and positive interactions within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by implementing personalized care plans that improved overall quality of life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and patience needed for this challenging role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Hope House Foundation
Norfolk
03.2020 - Current
- Coordinated attendance at medical appointments to ensure adherence to health plans.
- Facilitated daily tasks including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration.
- Organized community outings to enhance social engagement and interaction opportunities.
- Assisted in executing travel plans for domestic and international vacations.
- Participated in advocacy initiatives, engaging with lawmakers to support individuals with disabilities.
Political Canvasser
For Our Future virgina
Virginia Beach
04.2018 - 11.2025
- Maintained professional interaction atmosphere to achieve high contact rates and respect people's personal spaces.
- Walked many miles daily to obtain signatures and register voters.
- Fostered active discussions to build connections with people.
- Gathered feedback from constituents regarding their views on various political issues.
Sales Associate
DSW Shoe Warehouse
Suffolk
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western Branch High School
Chesapeake, VA06-2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Health plan coordination
- Community engagement
- Advocacy initiatives
- Personal care assistance
- Effective communication
- Community integration
Certification
- CPR and first aid certified
- Direct Support Coordinator certification
- DBHDS - DD TCBS: Support Coordinator Training 2021
- DHRM-WC - Supervisor Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Hope House Foundation
03.2020 - Current
Political Canvasser
For Our Future virgina
04.2018 - 11.2025
Sales Associate
DSW Shoe Warehouse
08.2016 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Western Branch High School
Similar Profiles
Jaquan SmithJaquan Smith
Child Care Leader at Hope House FoundationChild Care Leader at Hope House Foundation
Claudia SimsClaudia Sims
Store Assistant at Hope House FoundationStore Assistant at Hope House Foundation
Swagata KanungoSwagata Kanungo
Volunteer at Hope House FoundationVolunteer at Hope House Foundation