Adrien Crutch
Baldwin,New York
Summary
Focused Community Manager promoting a background in conflict resolution and quick decision making. Possessing the skills needed to ensure a peaceful, safe community. Looking to tackle new challenges with an organization that appreciates talents in public relations and marketing.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President of Sales
5linx
East Rochester, NY
03.2008 - Current
- Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by aligning sales strategies and business plans with market trends.
- Contacted customers to notify of upcoming promotions and cultivate business relationships.
- Followed up face-to-face guest interaction with email, phone, or mail correspondence.
- Communicated regularly with territory and regional managers for daily support and strategic planning.
Program Director
Youth Can Inc.
Queens, NY
07.1999 - 12.2019
- Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for workers.
- Oversaw administrative support staff to facilitate day-to-day program activities.
- Conferred with professional and supervisory staff to coordinate plans and service delivery.
- Devised evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine need for improvements.
- Secured grants, fundraising and other resources to successfully run programs.
- Spearheaded program planning and staff development to promote growth.
- Hired and developed staff members to collaboratively achieve program goals.
- Offered technical support to address issues and comply with policies and procedures.
- Wrote proposals and reports for general and specific program support.
Children's Ministry Director
New Praise Christian Center
Jamaica, NY
08.1991 - 01.2015
- Interacted with parents and guardians of children participating in services, classes and events to build strong relationships and expand church membership.
- Assigned responsibilities and tasks to volunteers and staff members.
- Recruited, coached and supported program volunteers.
- Coordinated with pastor to define and advance children's ministry vision and align with overall church vision.
- Carried out administrative responsibilities for children's ministry.
- Organized and oversaw Sunday school classes for children between ages 3 and 13 years old.
- Attended meetings to discuss program direction, finances and other information.
Educational Consultant
Eagle Nest Nursery School
Rosedale, NY
08.1998 - 08.2000
- Developed instructional material used by instructors and educators.
- Advised teaching staff and administration about curriculum development and use of material and equipment.
- Developed new services and offerings for both public and private school customers.
- Assessed potential success of current and proposed programs and maintained compliance with various board regulations.
- Worked with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
- Implemented employee training programs to improve performance and productivity.
- Investigated and documented performance of educators and support team members and identified areas requiring improvement.
Community Center Manager
Rochdale Village Inc.
Queens, NY
03.1987 - 06.1994
- Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives.
- Developed and incorporated community-based programs to meet various needs and monitored each program's effectiveness.
- Identified and hired talented individuals bringing valuable skills and great experience to team.
- Enabled each member of staff to receive development opportunities by implementing workshops, seminars and regular training.
- Resolved problems and delivered solutions by collaborating with government funding entities, including District Councilman and Congressman.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
United Christian College
New York05.1993
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Budgeting and Expenditures
- Networking Events
- Team Building
- Planning & Organizing
- Training & Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Supervision & Leadership
- Sales and Market Development
Timeline
Senior Vice President of Sales
5linx
03.2008 - Current
Program Director
Youth Can Inc.
07.1999 - 12.2019
Educational Consultant
Eagle Nest Nursery School
08.1998 - 08.2000
Children's Ministry Director
New Praise Christian Center
08.1991 - 01.2015
Community Center Manager
Rochdale Village Inc.
03.1987 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Education
United Christian College
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Long Island University