Ahmad Thornton
Princeton,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader in community development, adept at driving engagement and aligning initiatives with strategic goals. Successfully managed projects and budgets, ensuring effective use of resources while mentoring youth and fostering community participation. Passionate about creating impactful programs that enhance the lives of individuals and communities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Development Corporation Board Member
City of Princeton
Princeton, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Evaluated CDC projects, plans, and ordinances to ensure alignment with community goals.
- Coordinated and facilitated city events to enhance community engagement and participation.
- Managed financial budget to ensure accurate tracking and allocation of city funds.
Paraprofessional/Wrestling Coach
Princeton ISD - Southard Middle School
Princeton, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Provided instruction on techniques, drills, and fundamentals to enhance students' skills.
- Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher, work with individual students or small groups.
- Assisted teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays to enhance student engagement.
- Supervised students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom, ensuring safety and promoting positive behavior.
- Help the teacher keep administrative records and prepare the required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Make the teacher aware of the special needs or problems of individual students.
- Participated in staff development training programs to strengthen instructional skills and improve overall classroom effectiveness.
Business Consultant
Through These Eyes Consultants
11.2020 - Current
- Guided clients in setting up investment and Roth IRA portfolios to optimize financial growth.
- Managed tax preparation process, coordinating efforts to meet filing deadlines and address client-specific needs.
- Trained clients to establish non-profit and LLC companies, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
CEO & founder
Guardian Angels International Ministries
08.2013 - Current
- Oversaw development of company vision, driving strategic direction and long-term objectives.
- Facilitated operations of non-profit organization, ensuring alignment with mission and community needs.
- Inspire, educate and provide emotional and spiritual healing through positive reinforcement and community activities.
- Mentor young, troubled children affected by personal and emotional abuse created by a social and economic environment.
- Teach and train young boys to be successful, respectful and accountable men.
- Cultivated trusting communication environment, enhancing mentorship effectiveness and fostering peer support.
- Assisted nonprofit organizations in obtaining 501c3 certification by providing guidance on application processes.
STEAM Educator
FC Dallas
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Incorporated sports environment with science, technology, engineering, and math elements of education.
- Educating history and facts of the fundamentals, skills and knowledge of Soccer with STEAM core values.
- Guided students in utilizing technology while playing soccer online, enhancing their understanding of virtual gaming and reality.
- Synchronized classroom teaching through collaboration, civic engagement, creativity, and compassion.
Group Leader
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Facilitate a program environment with core curriculum in teaching social and academic development.
- Demonstrated personal and professional character to foster leadership skills in children as a positive role model.
- Ensured safety, care, and supervision of children across various age groups.
- Communicated with parents, faculty, and program coordinators regarding development progress of school-age children.
Education
MBA - International Business
National American University
Mesquite, TX06-2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
National American University
KS06-2013
Skills
- Community Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Community engagement
- Program Evaluation
- Grant Writing
- Data Analysis
- Policy evaluation
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership Skills
- Training
- Volunteer Coordination
- Microsoft Office
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Volunteer Coordination
Business Consultant
Through These Eyes Consultants, 11/20-Present, Train clients in how to set up a non-profit and LLC company., How to set up investment & Roth IRA’s portfolio., Prepare Taxes.
Community Development
Board Member, Community Development Corporation, 07/24-Present, Review CDC projects, plans and ordinance., Oversee Financial budget-Treasurer., Volunteer in city events.
Personal Career
CEO & founder, Guardian Angels International Ministries, Facilitate the operation of the non-profit organization., Oversee the development of companies’ vision., Help assist nonprofit organizations to become 501c3 certified., Mentor young, troubled children affected by personal and emotional abuse created by a social and economic environment., Teach and train young boys to be successful, respectful and accountable men., Inspire, educate and provide emotional and spiritual healing through positive reinforcement and community activities., Establish a trusting communication between mentor and peer relationship.
Educational Skills Experiences
- Help develop and implement fund raisers and daycare service for students at the National American University campus in Wichita, KS
- Coordinated Spirit week each semester at the campus
- Established a fund to assist pre-graduate students
- Teach, uplift and encourage students who are struggling with their course work by offering free tutorial assistance
Timeline
Community Development Corporation Board Member
City of Princeton
07.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional/Wrestling Coach
Princeton ISD - Southard Middle School
01.2022 - Current
Business Consultant
Through These Eyes Consultants
11.2020 - Current
Group Leader
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
08.2019 - 04.2020
STEAM Educator
FC Dallas
07.2019 - 07.2022
CEO & founder
Guardian Angels International Ministries
08.2013 - Current
MBA - International Business
National American University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
National American University