Elias Arredondo
Kingsville,Texas
Summary
Highly motivated, skilled, and results-oriented professional. Superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and high-level discipline to any setting. Extremely dedicated career professional committed to a community of learners. Service committed U.S. Army Veteran and youth sports volunteer of over 25 years.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Early College Director
Kaufer Early College High School Director
Riviera, TX
06.2020 - Current
- Student advising for life after high school with a strong emphasis on reconciling student outcomes with family and student expectations
- Sponsored the Career and Technical Education – Student Organizations, Business Professionals of America and oversaw students advancing from Area, to State, and competition at the National level.
- Accurate registration of students in dual enrollment courses for 100% of our school population
- Ensuring advocacy for the ECHS model in all aspects of dual credit and understanding the framework to ensure accountability with special emphasis on students, community, and administration expectations.
- Oversaw the Career and Technical Education program of RISD 2021-2022 to include all Career Pathways that provided students with Industry Based Certifications and hands-on learning.
- Manages the grant partnership of Rural Student Success Initiative, RSSI, and RISD and ensure all milestones are completed and documented to show growth of the ECHS program.
Basketball Head Coach
Various Youth Organizations/High School
Various, Various
07.1997 - Current
- Developed and implemented practice plans to ensure team success.
- Evaluated current rules and regulations of the sport in order to develop teaching strategies that comply with them.
- Served as a mentor for student-athletes on the team by providing guidance in academics, athletics, and personal development.
- Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
- Provided feedback on player performances after each game or practice session.
- Organized and managed rosters, schedules, and travel arrangements for athletes.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses in order to build effective game plans.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss goals, review strategy, motivate players.
Store Manager
Bowden Ford/Yaklin Ford
Alice, Texas
07.2002 - 06.2020
- Monitored customer complaint trends to drive satisfaction improvements and adjusted operational strategies to reduce issues
- Created a formalized sales process to enhance operations and promote acquisition of new customers
- Accountable for over 11 million dollars in monthly inventory and departmental payroll.
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for target customers.
Small Business Owner
Sears Hometown Store Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
09.2011 - 06.2018
- Leveraged social media, including Facebook, to expand market reach and facilitate sales agent recruitment
- Designed detailed business plans to outline finances, goals, and operations of company
- Leveraged human resources skills to identify and recruit and train optimal candidates.
- Managed staff recruitment, hiring, training, and development.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
Various Duty Stations
07.1996 - 07.2002
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors
- Supervised personnel during daily operations.
- Served with honor and distinction, demonstrating exceptional dedication and commitment to service.
- Provided security and surveillance in a variety of environments.
- Developed strategies and tactics to maintain security in assigned areas.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations such as natural disasters or civil disturbances.
- Enforced laws and regulations within assigned jurisdiction while providing support for community policing initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science -
West Texas A&M University
Associate of Arts -
Coastal Bend College
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Compelling leadership skills
- Skilled Negotiator
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Superb time management
- Experienced public speaker
- Youth Basketball Coach
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
- 14 year volunteer with the Boys and Girls club of Kingsville
- 11 year volunteer with Texas 4H
- Ricardo ISD, School Board Member, 2014-2021
Certification
UIL Certified
NAYS Youth Coach Certified
USA Gold Certified
Interests
Community Service
Youth Sports
Education Advocate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early College Director
Kaufer Early College High School Director
06.2020 - Current
Small Business Owner
Sears Hometown Store Kingsville
09.2011 - 06.2018
Store Manager
Bowden Ford/Yaklin Ford
07.2002 - 06.2020
Basketball Head Coach
Various Youth Organizations/High School
07.1997 - Current
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
07.1996 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science -
West Texas A&M University
Associate of Arts -
Coastal Bend College
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