ADRIAN PEREZ-ROMAN
Reading
Summary
Innovative and detail oriented professional with experience in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted, compassionate, and team oriented professional with a desire to help individuals succeed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Director, S.M.I.L.E
Opportunity House
04.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented program strategies to enhance outreach efforts, resulting in increased community engagement and participation.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to coordinate resources and support for program initiatives.
- Conducted regular assessments of program effectiveness through surveys and feedback sessions, driving continuous improvement efforts based on participant input.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Negotiated program contracts and agreements to obtain cost-effective pricing.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
Milieu Supervisor II
Children Home of Reading
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed daily operations to ensure a safe, clean, and nurturing milieu for clients and staff.
- Mentored junior staff members by providing guidance on best practices and demonstrating effective leadership techniques.
- Collaborated with community partners to provide resources necessary for successful transitions following discharge from the program.
- Maintained open lines of communication with family members regarding client progress, treatment goals, and any concerns or updates that arose during treatment sessions.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies as needed to maintain safety within the therapeutic environment.
- Promoted positive relationships among clients through group activities focused on social skills development and conflict resolution strategies.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
Advisor
Reading Area Community College
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned & developed a six week summer program.
- Anticipated responses and prepared clear and articulate answers.
- Coordinated & facilitated workshops, activities, and field trips to educate and raise awareness
- Built and maintained relationships with students to provide ongoing support.
- Gathered and assessed attendance data.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
School Attendance Specialist
Service Access Management, Inc
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Engaged with families to identify any barriers related to school attendance, determine the student’s and family’s needs, and work with local resources to improve the likelihood of school success
- Complete evaluation/assessment activities and documentation
- Assist in identifying and accessing community resources and providers
- Complete and update service plan
- Complete referral to appropriate agencies and/or units within SAM
- Provide support to student served/family
- Participate/collaborate in interagency planning and intervention
- Complete monitoring, maintenance, and discharge/transition planning/activities and documentation
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Sociology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Skills
- Group facilitation
- Diverse groups presentations
- Individual and family support
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Skilled community-based case manager
Timeline
Program Director, S.M.I.L.E
Opportunity House
04.2025 - Current
Milieu Supervisor II
Children Home of Reading
07.2024 - 01.2025
Advisor
Reading Area Community College
10.2022 - 06.2023
School Attendance Specialist
Service Access Management, Inc
08.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor Of Arts - Sociology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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