Kyle Hetrick
Orlando,FL
Summary
After eight years of teaching and leadership within the school system, recent experiences in The Salvation Army, and overcoming illness, I am motivated to start a new career where my skills and knowledge can be utilized to their full potential. I am eager to be of service to my employer and the community at large.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
The Salvation Army Thrift Store
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Responsible for increasing sorting room output by more than 25% and thrift store clothing stock by more than 20%.
- Trained new employees in the sorting room and store procedures and policy.
- Sorted, hung, and moved over $750,000 worth of product in six months.
Area Command Assistant
The Salvation Army Area Command
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
- Expanded community outreach to collect donation items and distribute food monthly. Worked closely with community Mayor to plan and execute collection and distribution.
Corps Program Assistant
The Salvation Army
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Oversaw the hiring and training of seasonal employees for the Christmas Season.
- Collected, counted, and reported financial donations daily for the Christmas Kettle Season.
- Scheduled Christmas Bell Ringers increasing participation by 30% from the previous year.
- Supported planning and coordination of Corps Ministry programs and associated activities.
Corps Mission Associate
The Salvation Army
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Subscribed to, adhered to, and share the Doctrines, Mission, and Positions of The Salvation Army.
- Restarted, developed, and led a weekly feeding program at night serving hot meals out of a canteen called "Night Watch."
- Served as an evangelist to the community and constituency of the Corps,
- Developed and lead worship services and ministerial programs and provided spiritual guidance and leadership.
- Assisted the Corps Officers in planning, coordinating, administrating, monitoring, evaluating, and developing the day-to-day operations of the Corps.
Intake Coordinator/Beneficiary Service Representative
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted interviews and screening of new intakes to determine eligibility to enter the program and completed paperwork to prepare proper record keeping.
- Served as a liaison to outside agencies as well as probation officers, courts, lawyers, and family members in applying for social security, food stamps, identification and other documents.
- Coordinated various other programs and tracked attendance to ensure compliance with program requirements.
- Provided opportunities for program participants to volunteer, engage with others on maintaining sobriety, and enhanced their spiritual wellbeing and understanding.
Dispatcher
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Served as liaison between phone operators, truck drivers, donors, and transportation supervisor.
- Developed methods and procedures to maximize phone room efficiency and trained new workers regularly.
- Problem solved route issues daily with drivers using GPS software.
Director of Benefits and Solutions Management
American Income Life
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Oversaw no-cost benefits and whole life insurance policies for various professionals throughout Florida.
- Developed leads for representatives to deliver benefits.
- Provided families with protection plans beyond their work benefits that last their entire life.
Middle School Science Teacher
West Point Public Schools
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Boosted student participation through the implementation of interactive group activities and peer collaboration exercises.
- Established clear classroom expectations and maintained consistent discipline to promote an orderly and focused learning atmosphere.
- Served as a School Leadership Team Member.
- Sponsored the Ukulele Club and Students Without Drugs Club.
High School Biology and Genetics Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Served as a National Honor Society Advisory Council Member, Co-chaired the Science National Honor Society, and founded the Ukulele Club.
- Planned and led a trip with high school students to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands for an 11 day ecological and cultural learning experience.
7th Grade Life Science Teacher
Hampton City Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Oversaw the Middle School Science Department and led efforts that resulted in the school becoming fully accredited in science.
- Awarded the Middle School City-Wide Teacher of the Year in 2016.
- Served on the Leadership Team.
- Planned and led a trip with middle school students and parents to Costa Rica during the summer of 2015 for an 8 day science and cultural learning experience.
Education
Graduate Science Curriculum Coursework -
The College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia12.2015
M.S. - Education Leadership
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia05.2015
B.S. - Secondary Life Science Education
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio05.2012
Student Teaching Experience -
Bairnesdale Secondary College
Bairnesdale, Victoria05.2012
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Motivating teams through collaboration
- Recruitment and hiring
- Team building
- Excellent communication
- Flexible and adaptable
- Computer skills
Additional Information
- Google Certified Educator Level 1.
- Basic Life Support and CPR certified.
- Lived eight years as an expat student and student teacher.
- Continually develop artistic skills with multiple media.
- Play the guitar, ukulele, and didgeridoo frequently.
Leadership Experience
- Gators Presidential Scholars Academy Lead Teacher, 2013, 2016, Hunter B. Andrews PreK-8 School, Hampton, Virginia.
- Science Instructional Leader, Hunter B. Andrews PreK-8 School, Hampton, Virginia.
- Virginia Association of Science Teachers Middle School Representative Board Member, School Leadership Team Member, 2012, 2016.
- Director of the Board, Sister Cities of Hampton, 2018, 2019, Engaged with the executive board to foster and promote friendly relations and mutual understanding between the community of Hampton, Virginia and the citizens of four international sister cities.
- Led various Bible Study groups and have worked as an apprentice pastor for the past three years, leading community ministry efforts and occasionally the Sunday morning message.
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
The Salvation Army Thrift Store
06.2024 - 12.2024
Area Command Assistant
The Salvation Army Area Command
02.2024 - 06.2024
Corps Program Assistant
The Salvation Army
11.2023 - 02.2024
Corps Mission Associate
The Salvation Army
11.2022 - 11.2023
Intake Coordinator/Beneficiary Service Representative
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - 11.2022
Dispatcher
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
11.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Benefits and Solutions Management
American Income Life
07.2020 - 12.2020
Middle School Science Teacher
West Point Public Schools
07.2019 - 06.2020
High School Biology and Genetics Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
07.2017 - 07.2019
7th Grade Life Science Teacher
Hampton City Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2017
M.S. - Education Leadership
Old Dominion University
B.S. - Secondary Life Science Education
Miami University
Student Teaching Experience -
Bairnesdale Secondary College
Graduate Science Curriculum Coursework -
The College of William & Mary
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