Hi, I’m
Eddie Fortenberry
Office Assistant
Velburg,Germany
Summary
Certified Child and Youth Services (CYS) SKIES Instructor and experienced Sport Fitness Assistant Director with expertise in organizing, coordinating, and managing youth sports, fitness, and extracurricular programs. Skilled in supporting the CYS Sports and Fitness Director, training and assisting volunteer coaches, and promoting age-appropriate instruction, positive behavior, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Experienced in planning engaging practices, selecting appropriate materials and equipment, and conducting practice and game observations to provide ongoing guidance and ensure program standards are met. Knowledgeable in facility and equipment inspections, safety compliance, supply procurement, inventory accountability, and program administration in accordance with Department of Defense, Army, CYS, and local policies. Proven ability to coordinate teams, improve operational efficiency, solve problems, and maintain a safe, organized, and supportive environment for children, youth, staff, and volunteers.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
11
Certificates
Work History
Child Youth ServicesGrafenwoehr/Vilseck, Bavaria
Sports Specialist
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Trained and mentored more than 2,600 young athletes by delivering age-appropriate sports instruction, skill-development workshops, and customized strength and conditioning programs that improved physical literacy, coordination, teamwork, discipline, and confidence.
Trained and certified over 150 volunteer coaches, including military personnel, military spouses, and contractors in a high-deployment community, ensuring consistent coaching standards, appropriate instructional techniques, and continued program support.
Planned and coordinated youth sports leagues, tournaments, practices, and community events, establishing clear program objectives while ensuring smooth execution, participant engagement, and compliance with safety protocols and local sports regulations.
Streamlined communication among coaches, athletes, parents, administrative teams, and community stakeholders, developing activity schedules, promoting programs, gathering participant feedback, and refining services to improve efficiency and meet community needs.
Army and Air Force Exchange ServiceGrafenwoehr, Germany
Office Assistant
05.2021 - 07.2025
Job overview
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Drafted common document templates for use by executives and employees.
- Developed correspondence letters, memos and emails.
- Managed over 70 calls per day
- Oversaw automated tracking and documentation of data, client correspondence and office operations.
- Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties
- Schedule Interview for
Army And Air Force Exchange ServiceVilseck, Germany
Roving Store Worker (Mixed)
10.2020 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in timely fashion.
- Served over 80 customers per day in friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
MWR GrafenwoehrGrafenwoehr , Germany
Volunteer Borrow Manpower Recreational Aid
01.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Proficient in RecTrac recreation management software
- Enroll 1600 service members and dependents
- Performed duties and provides necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information and support of Community Recreation programs.
- Provides information concerning facilities and operation
- Ensures adherence to regulations, safety and security procedures.
- Assist in maintaining routine reports and perform clerical, custodial and/or general maintenance duties as needed.
- Provides customer service by greeting patrons in person and by answering telephone; takes messages and handles customer requests or referrals to appropriate staff member.
USAG Bavaria, GermanyGrafenwoehr, Germany
Army Pregnancy Postpartum Physical Instructor
01.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Manage and track percentage of pregnant and postpartum Soldiers to be enrolled in PPPT program at major 7TH ATC command level.
- Instruct and Train 12 Exercise leader to properly give correct exercises to pregnant and postpartum soldiers.
- Demonstrated and assisted pregnant and postpartum in aerobic, muscle and cardio exercise with uses of weights and varies workout equipment.
- Foster safe and stress-free environment to pregnant soldiers resulting in zero injuries.
- Educated 20 customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
902d Engineer Construction CompanyGrafenwoehr, Germany
Construction Supervisor
05.2015 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Delegated assignments based on site plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Maintained safe practices and operated within budget constraints by training construction workers on best practices and established protocols.
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient site operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Led safety training and daily meetings to update teams and reduce hazards.
- Managed 14 personnel Construction Team
- Developed work schedules for14 team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Eliminated project lags by inspecting work-in-progress, tracking lead times and testing work to achieve quality control specifications.
Child Youth ServiceGrafenwoehr, Germany
Youth Football Coach
07.2019 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Coached 44 players in basic Football fundamentals, principles, and game play
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Managed Condition drills and fitness circuits to enhance athlete's coordination and performance levels.
- Promoted stretching mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength through diverse training method
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Demonstrated different strength training exercises with used varies gym equipment.
- Reminded athletes and coaching staff to display and promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on and off field.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
902nd Engineer Company, 15th Engineer BattalionGrafenwoehr, Germany
Construction Operation Sergeant
11.2017 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Solved problems timely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations of facility, including scheduling and customer service.
- Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.
- Coached 8 member staff on daily performance and conducted evaluations to constructively address concerns.
- Assisted various departments with change by communicating new improvement plans and expectations.
Child Youth ServiceGrafenwoehr, Germany
Youth Basketball Coach
12.2015 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Enhanced functional movement pattern of each athlete.
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed, and endurance.
- Helped athletes set, pursue, and attain individual and team goals.
- Conveyed rules and regulations clearly, promoting better understanding among players and decreasing fouls during games.
- Managed condition drills and fitness circuits to enhance athletes’ coordination and performance levels.
- Trained junior coaches on exercise plans and performance monitoring techniques.
- Demonstrated different strength training exercises with used varies gym equipment.
- Organized and led boot camp program attended by 15 members weekly.
- Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
- Coach 12-member team to win USAG Basketball championship Nov 2016.
- Coach 11-member team to win USAG Basketball championship Nov 2019
1/395th Engineer BattalionFort Hood, Texas
Observer Coach Trainer
03.2010 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Gathered and organized supplementary material to support structured lessons.
- Eliminated process gaps by implementing new methods of standardized training.
- Met with group of up to 160 individuals to oversee Counter Improvised Explosive Device Measure activities.
687th Horizontal Engineer Construction CompanyFort Polk, Louisiana
Construction Equipment Supervisor
03.2008 - 03.2010
Job overview
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Developed team communications and information for Construction project meetings.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Managed 12 personnel Construction Team
Education
Central Texas CollegeKilleen,Texas
Associate of Applied Science from Communication
02.2022 - Current
University Overview
- Professional development completed in Retail Management (Syracuse University)
Skills
Teamwork and contribution
Office administration
Conflict management
Sorting and labeling
Customer Service
Skilled in Microsoft Office
Sensitive information handling
Information gathering and analytics
70 WPM typing speed
Certification
JMESI-Leadership Six: Stress Mangement
Additional Information
Child Services Background Check Verification Checklist Specified Volunteer Final Suitability Determination Completed on 21 Sept 2021
Timeline
Sports Specialist
Child Youth Services
08.2024 - Current
Retail Management Course
06-2022
Central Texas College
Associate of Applied Science from Communication
02.2022 - Current
Management Course Training
09-2021
Office Assistant
Army and Air Force Exchange Service
05.2021 - 07.2025
Roving Store Worker (Mixed)
Army And Air Force Exchange Service
10.2020 - 05.2021
JMESI-Leadership Six: Stress Mangement
04-2020
NFHS: Bully, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors
04-2020
NFHS: Engaging Effectively with Parents
04-2020
NFHS: Social Media
04-2020
NFHS: Sudden Cardiac Arrest
04-2020
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
11-2019
Youth Football Coach
Child Youth Service
07.2019 - 08.2019
Volunteer Borrow Manpower Recreational Aid
MWR Grafenwoehr
01.2019 - 03.2020
Army Pregnancy Postpartum Physical Instructor
USAG Bavaria, Germany
01.2019 - 03.2020
JMESI-Quality Mangement: Lean Six Sigma
01-2018
Construction Operation Sergeant
902nd Engineer Company, 15th Engineer Battalion
11.2017 - 04.2019
Youth Basketball Coach
Child Youth Service
12.2015 - 01.2019
Construction Supervisor
902d Engineer Construction Company
05.2015 - 09.2020
Senior Leader Course
03-2011
Observer Coach Trainer
1/395th Engineer Battalion
03.2010 - 04.2015
Advance Leader Course
01-2010
Construction Equipment Supervisor
687th Horizontal Engineer Construction Company
03.2008 - 03.2010