HILLARD BLACK Jr.
Maryland Army National Guard
Severn,MD
7
years of professional experience
Engaged community education professional skilled in public education, stakeholder relations, and program coordination. Develops compelling educational materials and communicates complex information to diverse audiences. Coordinates large-scale youth activities and fosters productive relationships with families and community partners. Combines classroom instruction, youth athletics leadership, and military operations experience to enhance environmental education and community engagement initiatives.
Work History
Elementary Educator
3 Years 11 Months- Design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate educational presentations and instructional programs that translate complex academic and historical concepts into accessible information for elementary students.
- Developed instructional resources, multimedia presentations, and interactive learning activities that enhanced student understanding and engagement.
- Communicated regularly with families, administrators, and school personnel about educational initiatives and student progress, addressing concerns requiring timely resolution.
- Collaborate with instructional teams, school leadership, and support personnel to implement educational programs and address the needs of diverse student populations.
- Communicate regularly with families, administrators, and school personnel regarding educational initiatives, student progress, school activities, and concerns requiring timely resolution.
- Utilize Google Classroom, ClassDojo, PowerPoint, and other digital platforms to distribute information, provide updates, and maintain effective communication with stakeholders.
- Planned and coordinated student enrichment activities and educational field experiences, managing scheduling, family communications, and logistical arrangements.
- Adapt communication styles and presentation methods to effectively engage students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
Founder & Head Coach / Community Youth Program Coordinator
4 Years 1 Month- Founded and managed a school-based youth basketball program focused on student development, community engagement, teamwork, and extracurricular enrichment.
- Organized and facilitated basketball clinics and youth development activities serving more than 100 students, expanding access to structured athletic programming.
- Coordinated program operations, including student registration, parent communications, eligibility requirements, facility scheduling, equipment procurement, and event logistics.
- Built and maintained relationships with families, school administrators, assistant coaches, athletic organizations, and community partners to support program activities.
- Developed and distributed program announcements, informational flyers, registration materials, schedules, and event communications using digital platforms.
- Led parent information meetings, student orientations, and group presentations to communicate program expectations, policies, schedules, and participation requirements.
- Planned community engagement and fundraising initiatives, including school showcase events, youth activities, and partnerships with local businesses.
- Oversaw event-day operations, including participant coordination, volunteer responsibilities, facility preparation, and issue resolution.
- Supervised and coordinated assistant coaches while promoting a positive, inclusive, and organized environment for student participants and families.
Military Police Officer / Assistant Operations Officer
6 Years 9 Months- Coordinated operational planning, training activities, and logistical requirements for military personnel, leadership teams, and external stakeholders to enhance mission readiness.
- Coordinate operational planning, training activities, and logistical requirements involving military personnel, leadership teams, and external stakeholders.
- Support planning and execution of large-scale training events, including personnel coordination, transportation, equipment accountability, and operational readiness.
- Led teams in professional communication, conflict resolution, sound judgment, and accountability in time-sensitive environments to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Collaborate across organizational units to coordinate resources, manage schedules, and support successful execution of training and community-response operations.
- Led the Annapolis Training Site during Operation Snow Bunker, coordinating emergency-response operations and logistical support across multiple locations.
- Maintained accurate operational documentation, status reports, and records to inform leadership decisions and uphold organizational accountability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Liberal Studies
Graduate Coursework - Education and Curriculum & Instruction
Skills
Educational Program Development
Youth Development & Community Programming
Public Speaking & Presentations
School & Community Partnerships
Event Planning & Logistics Coordination
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Public Information & Written Communications
Digital Communications & Social Media
Microsoft Word
Excel & PowerPoint
Office software proficiency
Program Administration & Reporting
Youth program coordination
Community Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement
Customer Service & Concern Resolution
Resource development
Public speaking experience
Military operations management
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS | PUBLIC OUTREACH | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS | PUBLIC OUTREACH | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Personal Information
Title: COMMUNITY AFFAIRS | PUBLIC OUTREACH | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Timeline
Elementary Educator
Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North Elementary
11.2022 - CurrentRead More
Founder & Head Coach / Community Youth Program Coordinator
CMIT Tigers Basketball Program
09.2022 - CurrentRead More
Military Police Officer / Assistant Operations Officer
Maryland Army National Guard
01.2020 - CurrentRead More
Morgan State University
Bachelor of Science from Applied Liberal Studies
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Liberty University
Graduate Coursework from Education and Curriculum & Instruction
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