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Howard Cross

North Bennington,VT

Summary

Results-driven professional dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Proponent of detailed finance and resource management to maintain positive perception of program and expand competitive opportunities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Accomplished with successful background in recruiting and evaluating talent. Provides valuable insights on athlete abilities and potential. Engaging individual offers strong communication and task prioritization skills.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Howard Cross & Associates
01.1980 - Current
  • Developed and delivered training and consultation to first responders throughout the country.
  • Developed and delivered leadership training and consultation to first responders, firefighters, police, EMTs throughout the country.
  • Provided comprehensive training to municipal senior staff efforts in developing city wide strategic planning initiatives.
  • Consulted with clients to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for effective cross-functional interpersonal interactions with thee public.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce employee turnover.

Secondary School Fine Arts Teacher

Storm King School
05.1985 - 06.1991
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
  • Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
  • Helped students improve important learning skills by fifteen percent.
  • Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided creative outlet for seventy-percent of all enrolled students.

Ski Instructor

Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
11.1990 - Current
  • Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
  • Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Warned patrons of unsafe or hazardous [Type] conditions and suggested alternative activities during closures.
  • Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
  • Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
  • Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.

Private Tennis Coach

Westchester Tennis Club; New York Military Academy
04.1977 - 09.1991
  • Explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to team members.
  • Promoted positive environment for all athletes, which helped to diminish stress and increase enthusiasm.
  • Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Coached established tennis players in advanced game techniques and competition strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY

Theatre Stage Design

Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
09.1990

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education/ Fine Arts

Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
07.1970

Skills

  • Change and Growth Management
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Consulting
  • Strategize Plans
  • Hiring and Staffing
  • Training and Development
  • Human Resource Management
  • Management Team Leadership
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Executive Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Mission and Vision
  • Strategic Project Planning
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Timeline

Ski Instructor

Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
11.1990 - Current

Secondary School Fine Arts Teacher

Storm King School
05.1985 - 06.1991

Owner

Howard Cross & Associates
01.1980 - Current

Private Tennis Coach

Westchester Tennis Club; New York Military Academy
04.1977 - 09.1991

Bachelor of Arts -

Hunter College of The City University of New York

Theatre Stage Design

Hunter College of The City University of New York

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education/ Fine Arts

Hunter College of The City University of New York

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