Anthony R. Camuso Jr.
89 Oak Street
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
H: 908-393-2816
C: 908-304-3866
Education:
Montclair State College
Montclair, NJ
Bachelor of Arts- Psychology
Magna Cum Laude – GPA 3.78
Professional Experience
Training and Consultative Specialist 2/07 - Present
University of Dentistry and Medicine of New Jersey 12/01 – 1/04
School of Public Health
Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
New Brunswick, NJ
w Provided statewide trainings, workshops, and consultations to community service
providers, state agencies, school districts, and families regarding best practices for
assisting adults and students with disabilities. Presentation topics included Supported
Employment Services, Social Security Administration, and Positive Behavioral Supports.
w Helped develop state approved course curricula, manuals, and training materials
w Worked collaboratively with NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities, Division
of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and NJ Department of Education and other
state and local community agencies to identify areas of training goals and objectives.
w Successfully developed and implemented multimedia presentations utilizing PowerPoint
and other MS Office, web-based, and presentation software.
Business Owner/Operator
Just Your Pace Running Shop 8/04 – 6/06
Hackettstown, NJ
w Developed and managed all aspects of retail business including inventory control, purchasing and receiving, budget, marketing and advertising, web site design and maintenance.
w Assisted in the successful co-development and coordination of community 5K
charity run for Hackettstown High School.
w Created several local community walking and running clubs.
w Conducted in-store running “how to” workshops
w Successfully formed collaborative business relationships with physicians, health
clubs, and schools.
Quality Assurance Consultant 1/04 - 8/04
Partnership for People, Inc.
Short Hills, NJ
w Prepared overall organization and Supported Employment Department CARF survey
w Organized and facilitated quality assurance committees for various agency
departments including case management, residential and employment services,
bookkeeping, and human resources.
w Developed department operational manual and employee procedural handbook
w Trained and educated employees about revised state mandates for client services for people with disabilities
Supported Employment Director 10/96 - 12/01
Partnerships for People, Inc.
Short Hills, NJ
w Responsible for coordinating and overseeing department employment services for people with disabilities including client job placement, training and occupational support.
w Coordinated department contract services including Division of Developmental Disabilities, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, New Jersey Transit Special Services, School Transition Services
w Additional responsibilities included supervision of staff, employee recruitment, and training, management of department budget and state funds,
w Developed and coordinated ongoing Employee Professional Development Training and Workshop program.
Additional Employment Experience
Partnerships for People, Inc. Supported Employment Consultant 11/06 - 2/07
Can Do Health & Fitness –Membership Sales Advisor 8/03 - 1/04, 9/06 - 2/07
Community Options Enterprises- Director of Employment Services 8/06 -11/06
Professional Accomplishments & Activities:
2005 Co-Race Organizer of the Hackettstown High School 5K Run
2004 NY Metro Abilities Expo Conference & Trade Show presenter, “Fitness for Every Body”
2004 St. Josephs Hospital, Matrix Fitness Center presentation, “Diabetes & Exercise”
2003 Acquired Essential Lifestyle Planning Trainer Certification
2003-2001 UMDNJ- Boggs Center Supported Employment statewide trainer
2003 American Association on Mental Retardation, “The Benefits of Health & Fitness for People with Developmental Disabilities”, “Self-Directed Employment”, Atlantic City, NJ
2003- Camden County College, “Supported Employment Overview”
2003- Our House Transition Conference, “Community Based Assessment”, Kean College, NJ
2003- The Abilities Expo, Edison, NJ “Applications of Vocational Assessment Methods”
2002 - Completion of Essential Lifestyle Planning Trainer workshop
2002- School Wide Information System (SWIS) Certification
2002-Ocean County College, “Introduction to Supported Employment”
2002- Annual New Jersey Association for Persons in Supported Employment Conference, Princeton, NJ “Transition Services and Life Coaching”
2002 –Association for Persons in Supported Employment National Conference, Minneapolis, MN
“Practical Applications of Employment Consulting”
2002 – Deron School, Montclair, NJ-“CORE” Transition Planning
2002- Midland School, North Branch, NJ-“Effective Job Coaching”
2001- Annual New Jersey Association for Persons in Supported Employment Conference
“Vocational Assessment Methods”
2000- Annual New Jersey Association for Persons in Supported Employment Conference
“Effective Management Skills”
2001 Race Organizer for American Red Cross/Partnerships for People 5K- 9/11 Charity Run
1997 Partnerships for People “Employee of the Year”
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