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Education
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Certification
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A.J. Mitchum II

Euclid,OH

Summary

In regard to the communication, creative, and entertainment spectrum, A.J. Mitchum is am an avid writer who has written over 60 poems, produced stories, and a bevy of voice recording activities such as acting and songs. This particular writing style is a treat to society that uplifts the spirits in others; which ties into an extracurricular day job as a hardworking youth football coach. The mission in the life of A.J. is to grow a vast platform as a writer in order to captivate the masses to firmly digest material through quality content.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Owner

A.J. Mitchum II
11.2023 - Current
  • Determined areas in need of improvement and devised targeted corrective actions for each concern to maintain optimal business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.

Podcast Host

A.J. Mitchum II
11.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated live coverage of special events, promotions, and sports matches.
  • Operated studio sound boards, desks and playout software for slick, professional broadcasts.
  • Devised marketing and promotional campaigns to increase ratings and listener base.
  • Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.

Motivational Speaker

Kent State University, Student Success Programs
08.2023 - Current
  • Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more inspiring.
  • Researched material extensively before writing/delivering informative speeches.
  • Presented information regarding mental and emotional wellness to groups of students across the Kent State University campus.
  • Supported students in identifying, setting, and achieving personal goals.

Marketing Consultant

GM Consulting
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Consulted with clients on business issues and developed innovative proposals.
  • Planned and executed events and marketing programs to increase qualified leads.
  • Achieved client vision and marketing objectives by collaborating with various departments.
  • Consulted with clients on business issues and developed innovative, high-impact proposals.
  • Collaborated with sales team to increase brand awareness and enhance business development by building and maintaining relationships with 120 key accounts.

Youth Football Coach

Euclid City School District
06.2021 - Current
  • Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
  • Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.

Partnership

AL's Delicatessen
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Prepare materials for following shift.
  • Clean counter areas, floor and restrooms to meet safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Walked around facility frequently to check activities.
  • Communicate pleasantly and professionally when answering phones, two-way radio calls and making announcements over PA system.
  • I have been in partnership with my grandfather, Samuel W. Mitchum Jr. Whom is the owner and proprietor of Al's Delicatessen convenient store. It is a staple in the Cleveland community. The store has been in business for 60 years and counting. He has avidly taught me the ins and outs of properly running a business and ultimately becoming an entrepreneur.

NJROTC

Euclid High School
08.2011 - 06.2013
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Kent State University
Kent, OH
12.2022

Associate of Arts - Applied And Technical Studies

Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Euclid High School
Euclid, OH
06.2015

Skills

  • Team Bonding
  • Eligibility Requirements
  • Outstanding Individual Trainer
  • Staff Developer
  • Voice Acting
  • Active Listener
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Audio Recording
  • Line Memorization
  • Role Interpretation
  • Engage Audiences
  • Live Performances
  • Time Management
  • Business Administration

Accomplishments

  • Facilitated player improvement by enacting positive change as a football coach.
  • Award winning poet.
  • High school athletic hall of fame inductee.
  • Stand out high school NJROTC cadet (Promoted to Cadet Petty Officer 3rd class rank as a freshman.)
  • Earned the best reading of an acting role award in high school. With an outstanding performance in the late great author, August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" novel. I voiced the character of Doaker Charles.

Certification

  • Limited Liability Company, THE RESILIENT MAFIA, NOVEMBER 2023 -Present

Timeline

Business Owner

A.J. Mitchum II
11.2023 - Current

Podcast Host

A.J. Mitchum II
11.2023 - Current

Motivational Speaker

Kent State University, Student Success Programs
08.2023 - Current

Marketing Consultant

GM Consulting
07.2023 - 01.2024

Youth Football Coach

Euclid City School District
06.2021 - Current

Partnership

AL's Delicatessen
01.2016 - 01.2023

NJROTC

Euclid High School
08.2011 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Kent State University

Associate of Arts - Applied And Technical Studies

Lakeland Community College

High School Diploma -

Euclid High School
A.J. Mitchum II