Anthony Jones

From 1998 to 2002, I worked as a Direct Service Professional, assisting youth and adult clients with daily living activities and documenting their measured goals and accomplishments. From 2002 to 2006, I served as Outreach Manager, responsible for client and employee retention and recruitment, as well as public outreach. From 2006 to 2016, in addition to these responsibilities, I was promoted to Outreach Director, overseeing recruitment, retention, and recruitment efforts.

• Empowered families by providing education on mental health issues, available resources, and effective communication strategies.
• Trained new staff members on agency protocols and best practices, contributing to the overall success of the team.
• Provided crisis intervention services, promptly addressing critical situations for immediate stabilization.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions through ongoing feedback from clients, adjusting approaches when necessary based on their input for more significant results ultimately.

• Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
• Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
• Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
• Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
• Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.

• I worked in the Martinsville City Schools at several different occasions. Some Full Time , Part time and Coaching.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

• Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
• Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
• Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
• Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
• Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
• Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
• Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
• Submitted purchase requests for new supplies, uniforms and equipment.
• Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
• Reviewed backgrounds and skills of potential players and coaches and initiated recruiting strategies to bring fresh talent to team.
• Led team through losses and player injuries by enforcing game focus and instructing in meditation techniques.
• Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
• Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
• Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.

This is a job that I began working at when I was ten years old. The Albert Harris playground was a city summer recreation program for Martinsville residents. I began chasing softballs that were hit over the hill. As time progressed, I was given more responsibility helping to run the programs, such as men's and youth basketball summer leagues, softball leagues, paddle tennis, and programs like double dutch. I worked at the playground for many years growing up, and I worked for some great men like Clyde Williams, Bruce Dallas, Carl Edwards, and David Draper. It was here that I learned how to be a man in those summers, and it was at the playground that I received my education on community service. As time went

on, I was promoted to assistant director, then director, and I was prepared for this community service position.