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Bruce W. Allen
Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor. MN License # 303979
2539 Schaller Drive East linkedin.com/in/allenbruce 651-357-3171
Maplewood, MN 55119 BruceAllenW@Gmail.com
Dear…,
I am pursuing career opportunities as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the
chemical dependency & treatment disciplines. I bring much empathy and compassion to the
human services field. I also offer a track record for building and maintaining personnel and
professional relationships. I am a relationship-driven professional with a connecting and
compelling approach and a reputation for integrity. I demonstrated a willingness to go beyond
the ordinary to meet and exceed client expectations. This willingness has allowed me to gain
rapport, develop strong relationships, and achieve high regards with whom I work. Some of the
qualities I offer are:
• Team-focused trainer and motivator.
• Creative, resourceful, and multi-focused problem solver.
• Detail-oriented and meticulous organizer, coordinator.
• Extensive community based volunteer initiatives and experience.
I welcome the opportunity to meet with you personally to discuss possible placement with your
firm. My résumé is included for your review.
Sincerely,
Bruce Allen

2. BRUCE W. ALLEN
Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor. MN License # 303979
2539 Schaller Drive East linkedin.com/in/allenbruce BruceAllenW@Gmail.com
Maplewood, MN 55119 651-357-3171
Profile:
Empathetic and motivated individual with client-centered care experience in substance use
treatment, seeking career opportunities in evidence based alcohol and drug treatment facility. Major
strengths include: Interpersonal and culturally diverse communication skills with the ability to
motivate individuals and groups toward positive introspection and personal growth.
Experience:
JUEL FAIRBANKS CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SERVICES:
Serving Adult Men with Out-Patient and Residential Treatment Services and Group Residential Housing.
At Juel Fairbanks Campus;
 LADC; MN Rule-25 Assessments.
 Group facilitation.
Contracted to Ramsey County Human Services, Detoxification Facility;
 Brief intervention counseling.
 Case management.
 Group facilitation.
 LADC; MN Rule-25
Assessments.
 Collaborative staffing.
RESTORATION COUNSELING& COMMUNITYSERVICES:
Chemical Dependency Treatment Services for those transitioning from incarceration back into society.
 LADC; MN Rule-25 Assessments.
 Group facilitation: (CD-reengagement – first group of the week preparing clients for the week
ahead, 12-step fundamentals for men and women, Male restoration, Recovery maintenance – last
group of the week preparing for the weekend).
 Develop and expand community engagement programming services.
 Collaborative staffing.
RAMSEY COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT:
Chemical Health Assessment & Referral Unit and CD Case Management. St. Paul, MN
 Internship – 440 hours. Spring, 2014.
VALHALLA PLACE. Woodbury,MN; Addiction and Mental Health Services
 Internship – 440 hours. Summer, 2014.
MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, Twin Town, St. Paul, MN 2012
Chemical Health Technician (Tech.)
 Maintain client-centered care, client supervision
 Facilitate client transportation
 Handle client intake and discharge documentation

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 Facilitate group meetings focusing on member introspect, continuity, respect and trust.
 Organized client charting
 Established and maintained positive professional client/tech relationships
 Respectfully performed and obtained client UDS (urine drug screen taking and
documentation)
 Developed and maintained G.L.B.T. client-centered care, including all of the above, at
“Latitude’s” at Twin Town
PRIME MORTGAGE, Minneapolis, MN 2001 - 2009
Communications Executive
 Organized, hosted, and represented company in six local annual tradeshows, managed
communications team, and secured assistance to new clients.
 Developed scripting and presentations, trained and supported communications team,
increased team confidence and communication skills levels.
 Created and maintained client database, responded to website and tradeshow inquiries,
enhanced credibility.
 Strategized, implemented, and launched new communication efforts, increased new client
interest and retention.
NORTHERN METAL RECYCLING, St. Paul, MN 1989 - 2001
Account Executive (1997-2001)
 Developed and managed Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin territory, initiated
purchasing agent contacts, achieved and surpassed account volumes and return on
investment.
 Maintained a committed service presence, recommended cost-effective strategies, earned
client commitment and loyalty.
Education:
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY, St Paul, MN 2012-2014
• Bachelors of Science, Alcohol and Drug Counseling. GPA 3.70, Cum Laude Honors.
INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Inver Gove Heights, MN 2011-2012
• Associates of Arts Degree. GPA 3.86, Phi Theta Kappa Honors.
Volunteer and Community Service:
 Ramsey County, Citizens Advisory Committee, (CAC) St Paul, MN 2013-Present.
Chemical Health Committee.
 Ramsey County Detoxification Unit; Peer Advocate May, 2014 - 2015.
 Minnesota Recovery Connection, St. Paul, MN 2012 – Present.
Telephone Recovery Support, Legislative Advocacy.
 Red Wing Correctional Facility, Red Wing, MN

4. Conduct AA Meetings for Juvenal and Adult populations 2009 – 2012.
 Open Your Heart: To the Hungry & Homeless. St. Paul MN
Board Member, Communications Committee 2011 – 2012.
 Minnesota Tree Care Advisor, University of Minnesota 2007 – 2012.
 Minnesota Citizen Pruner, City of St. Paul/University of Minnesota 2014 – Present.