Jonathan Yarbrough
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Forward-thinking Operations Manager focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of organizations daily operations. My main focus is continuous operational improvement. Along with Leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Douglass Community Association
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2021 - Current
- Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase productivity and profitability while tightly controlling costs.
- Responsible for facilities maintenance and tenant relations
- Supervise custodial staff and diaper distribution program
- Provide vision, leadership, and direction for and within the Douglass
- Manage confidential and/or sensitive information
- Support the Executive Director to generate revenue and to meet fundraising goals
- Perform required fiscal, personnel, and organizational duties, as assigned.
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Loy Norrix High School
Kalamazoo, Michigan
06.2021 - Current
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in all players.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
Referee
MHSAA Official
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2019 - Current
- Basketball, Football, Volleyball
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players and other umpires.
- Inspected sporting equipment for compliance with safety and event regulations.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Notified players, coaches and officiating team of rule infractions and relevant penalties.
- Handled high-stress situations using superior calming techniques with basketball fans.
Manager
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Monitoring the facility.
- Interacting and helping members with problems.
- Promote and maintain accountability and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Lead a team of employees in a positive and motivating manner.
- Open/close facility.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience.
Park Manager
Kalamazoo County Government
Kalamazoo, MI
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Oversee park operations
- Oversee and schedule facility management, equipment management, and park improvement projects as assigned.
- Ensure preventative and operational maintenance is planned for and completed on buildings, equipment, and properties.
- Hire, supervise, train, evaluate, discipline and/or terminate seasonal staff.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of capital improvement and park improvement projects.
- Provide clean, safe, well maintained facilities by assigning or performing maintenance, repairs, landscaping, grounds keeping, vandalism repair, trash removal, construction activities, and ongoing maintenance for nature trails, roads, parking lots, gates, fences, and park and recreation equipment.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of future park operations, customer service policies, operational policies, park rules, special event agreements, and staffing
Assistant Football Coach
Linden Grove Middle School
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Implemented successful training and conditioning programs to elevate players' physical abilities and stamina.
- Maintained positive community and parent relations to build strong athletic support networks.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Monitored students' academic progress and coordinated extra resources for any struggling with classes.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
Community Engagement Intern
Kalamazoo Promise
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Community wide events.
- Assist with development of promise scholars.
- Attend and support meetings with community partners.
- Increase Partnership.
- Assist with identifying areas of the cradle to career continuum where partners can provide support to promise scholars.
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
- Maintained organized inventory by checking stock to determine supply levels.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
Athletic Event Staff Member
Kalamazoo Central High School
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Watched the facility.
- Counted money.
- Set up equipment.
- Constructed displays and easy-to-read signage to help guests navigate attractions area.
- Issued tickets to customers and collected payment and fees for desired services.
- Delivered information to visitors, including details of interest about facility, rules, policies and promotional events.
Football Operations Intern
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis, IN
06.2022 - 09.2022
Education
Master of Science - Sport Coaching, Leadership, And Administration
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Sports Management
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.2021
Skills
- Professional demeanor
- Relationship development
- Supervision
- Customer Interaction
- Leadership
- Communication
- Adaptability
Volunteer Involvement
- Lost and Found Rebound, (Kalamazoo, MI)
- Resilience Project, (Kalamazoo, MI)
- Loaves and Fishes, (Kalamazoo, MI)
- Hillside Middle School Basketball Coach (Kalamazoo, MI)
- Habitat for Humanity, (Kalamazoo, MI)
Timeline
Football Operations Intern
Indianapolis Colts
06.2022 - 09.2022
Operations Manager
Douglass Community Association
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Loy Norrix High School
06.2021 - Current
Park Manager
Kalamazoo County Government
05.2021 - 07.2021
Referee
MHSAA Official
09.2019 - Current
Community Engagement Intern
Kalamazoo Promise
08.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Football Coach
Linden Grove Middle School
08.2018 - 08.2021
Manager
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
08.2018 - 10.2021
Athletic Event Staff Member
Kalamazoo Central High School
08.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Sport Coaching, Leadership, And Administration
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Sports Management
Western Michigan University
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