LaTonya Hopson
Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
A business management professional whose mission is to engage and connect isolated parts of the community that feels underserved, curate ideas and mobilize events essential to serve the needs of the community and advocate for minority groups community by creating and encourging diverse safe spaces.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
The Legacy Builders Consulting Group, Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2023 - Current
- A multicultural nonprofit establishing partnerships and collaborations with organizations and institutions serving the black and brown
- community.
- Bridging gaps amongst LGBTQIA+ by focusing on the disparities in South Florida and cater to the needs of those underrepresented and underserved through inclusionary resources through community health initiatives that will address the ailments that plague the black community and LGBTQIA holistically.
- Devised organizational vision, mission and foundational structure to facilitate early growth.
- Approved and negotiated contracts with distributors and suppliers.
- Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
- Formulated objectives by aligning product and service plans with company vision.
Instructor
Edward Waters University, Online
Jacksonville, FL
08.2017 - Current
- Teach from approved curriculum in accordance with assigned schedule to ensure student satisfaction.
- Assist students in achieving completion of objectives and learning outcomes.
- Provide regular and timely feedback to students.
- Participate in school retention initiatives by maintaining productive conduct with students.
- Advise students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors.
Independent Contractor
Top Notch Sports & Fitness
, FL
05.2014 - 01.2023
- Top Notch Sports & Fitness provided resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle modifications to optimize their success.
- Top Notch Sports & Fitness offered an assortment of programs to address all elements of individual fitness and wellness.
Assistant Director of Sports Performance
Edward Waters University
Jacksonville, FL
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed schedules by completing work accurately and on time.
- Directed special projects and daily operations.
- Monitored team compliance with safety and health guidelines.
- Coached and guided direct reports on day-to-day operations and company policies and procedures.
- Generated reports to review data and issue corrective actions for improvements.
- Built strong referral network to generate new business opportunities.
- Developed department performance goals and methods for achieving milestones.
- Researched and negotiated pricing to reduce cost of equipment and supplies.
Development Associate
Care Resource Community Health Centers Inc, Oakland Park and Midtown Health Centers
North Miami, FL
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducts research and prepares profiles on donors, and prospects to determine the propensity and capacity to give and continuously updates existing donor and prospect profiles.
- Coordinates a fundraising pipeline that tracks a cultivation/stewardship schedule for donors and prospects.
- Develops strategies to convert prospects to donors; assign next steps for donors; and monitor timely movement through the pipeline.
- Analyzes giving patterns of individuals, corporations, organizations, and foundations.
- Utilizes and is responsible for all development, peer-to-peer, planned giving, and prospect research software.
- Maintains and improves the administration of the development database, ensuring that best practices are followed for data entry and management throughout the organization and documenting these processes.
- Produces in-depth reports on prospects based on a combination of data gathered from a broad array of resources.
- Implements new research techniques, continuously updating prospect research methodologies.
- Coordinates the implementation of fundraising appeals and planned giving initiatives including but not limited to the health center’s annual appeal, Give Miami Day, and Free Will.
- Handles development operational activities including donor acknowledgement, pledge collection, database management, and data synchronization, ensuring that work is carried out in a timely and high-quality manner.
Contractor
Hollywood Arts & Culture
Hollywood, FL
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepared recordkeeping systems and procedures for archival research and for retention or destruction of records.
- Collection maintenance.
- Archival Preservation.
Skills Teacher
Hollywood Academy Of Arts And Science
Hollywood, FL
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Teach test strategies.
- After school ELA tutoring.
Physical Education Teacher and Assistant Basketball Coach
Piney Grove Academy
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Organize and manage gym classes.
- Work with administrators to implement school policies and procedures, especially around team sports.
- Facility management and safety.
Associate Park Manager
Delevoe Park, Broward County Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Ensures compliance with directives, policies, procedures, laws, contracts, agreements and health and safety standards as it pertains to a park operation within the governmental agency.
- Supervise Community Outreach events
- Work with organized groups and individuals to assess community-wide program needs and interests, formulate new programs, develop additional amenities, and support agency goals.
- Monitor and purchase park inventory as needed.
- Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates employees.
Recreation Leader 1
Scott Rakow Youth Center
Miami Beach, FL
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Developed sports and recreational programs that are well suited for a company’s client base.
- Scheduled the use of facilities so that activities do not conflict with one another.
- Ensured the right equipment is on hand for all activities, and that it is also functioning properly.
- Ordered supplies needed for certain activities.
- Advertised the availability of certain activities to draw others in.
- Oversaw other recreational staff members and volunteers.
- Secured funding for special projects and events.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of certain programs and made modifications to them as needed.
Program Coordinator
Town of Miami Lakes
Miami Lakes, FL
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Monitored and approved program expenditures.
- Prepared financial statements and maintained records pertaining to program activities.
- Purchased or approved the purchase of equipment and supplies needed by the staff and program.
- Supervise the program’s staff.
- Schedule program work, oversee daily operations, coordinate the activities of the program and set priorities for managing the program.
- Managed marketing and outreach to the community.
- Prepared and assisted in the preparation of grant requests and funding continuation from outside sponsors.
Physical Education Teacher
Kelly Services
Jacksonville, FL
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Taught knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, individual, dual or team sports, utilizing curriculum.
- Worked cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning and implementing a balanced physical education program.
- Analyzed, demonstrated and explained basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
- Developed lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course and SOL standards.
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
- Maintained control of storage and use of school property.
- Supervised students in out of classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Site Director
City of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Established positive and productive relationships with families.
- Advanced physical and intellectual competence.
- Designed and implemented programs to ensure the effective recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of all Customer Care personnel.
- Maintain professional commitment
- Supported social and emotional development and provided positive guidance.
- Developed and maintained client rapport and complete satisfaction with contract and customer services.
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Edwards Waters College
Jacksonville, FL
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Organized and oversaw specific program level or areas of responsibility.
- Communicates with head coach and Athletic Director to secure facilities to ensure safe practice/competition environment for students.
- Supported the philosophy, programmatic instruction of sequential fundamentals and proper conditioning communicated by the head coach.
- Communicated and planned with the head coach practice sessions and competition strategies which ensure the health and physical well- being of the student participants.
- Coordinated with the head coach and Athletic Director a schedule of in-season practices.
- Assured that all student participants at his/her program level are in compliance with D229 requirements including current athletic physical, Code of Conduct, a fee paid, and is academically eligible, prior to practice, tryout, and competition.
- Modeled and instilled the values of sportsmanship and fair play to all participants and enforce consequences for breach of such standards.
Head Track and Field Coach
Oakleaf High School
Jacksonville, FL
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Attended all student athlete practices, games, and monitored proper supervision at all practices, games, and on school provided transportation.
- Maintained and provides the head coach with end-of-season individual and team records and statistics.
- Participated in a mandatory preseason parent meeting.
- Assisted the head coach in planning for the seasonal recognition program.
- Assisted in the orderly distribution and collection of uniforms and equipment.
- Engages in personal professional development activities.
Assistant to Chief Marketing Officer
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Recognized for engagement of diverse customers.
Assisted faculty and staff with laboratory and field research.
Performed bi-weekly maintenance of department website.
Planned leadership development and service curriculum projects.
Facilitated interviews and job recruitment procedures.
Expedited administrative contact calls.
Scheduled faculty appointment with students.
Photographed campus event.
Conducted departmental podcast.
Planned, edited and wrote content for a variety of internal communications mediums.
Established internal communications strategy in conjunction with senior management.
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
St. Thomas University Athletics
Miami, FL
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Trained coaches and student athletes in technique, safety and theory of sport specific strength and conditioning.
- Ran and executed strength and conditioning workouts with teams when on sites.
- Coordinated with Athletic Training Staff for specific needs for injury prevention and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with Associate Athletic Director for purchasing of weight room and other strength and conditioning equipment.
Facilities Management and Wellness Coordinator
Warner University Athletic Center
Lake Wales, FL
03.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided leadership to the Wellness Program Committee in assessing, developing, and establishing measurable objectives and program content consistent with employee wellness interests and needs.
- Recruited and facilitated wellness leaders within schools, the district office, and all other departments.
- Monitored program budget and ensured appropriate expenditure of funds with detailed record keeping and reporting to all funding sources.
- Collaborated with the human resources department and union leadership to promote preventative health benefits.
- Responsible for developing, planning, marketing, and executing District-wide wellness initiatives and programs to reduce health risks, medical costs and encourage healthy lifestyles.
- Responsible for gathering and analyzing data to measure program success on wellness initiatives and compiling an annual comprehensive report that outlines the financial impact of wellness.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Administration
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Marketing
Warner University
Lake Wales, FL12.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Words, Access, and Project)
- WordPress
- Business Planning
- Organizational Structuring
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Project Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Business Development
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Policy Development
- Change and Growth Management
- Integrity and Transparency
- Team Leadership
- Team Engagement
Timeline
Assistant Director of Sports Performance
Edward Waters University
09.2023 - 01.2024
Founder
The Legacy Builders Consulting Group, Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Development Associate
Care Resource Community Health Centers Inc, Oakland Park and Midtown Health Centers
07.2022 - 07.2023
Contractor
Hollywood Arts & Culture
06.2022 - 11.2022
Skills Teacher
Hollywood Academy Of Arts And Science
01.2022 - 07.2022
Physical Education Teacher and Assistant Basketball Coach
Piney Grove Academy
10.2021 - 01.2022
Associate Park Manager
Delevoe Park, Broward County Florida
03.2021 - 08.2021
Recreation Leader 1
Scott Rakow Youth Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
Program Coordinator
Town of Miami Lakes
03.2020 - 03.2021
Site Director
City of Jacksonville
06.2019 - 07.2019
Head Track and Field Coach
Oakleaf High School
11.2018 - 06.2019
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Edwards Waters College
10.2018 - 07.2019
Instructor
Edward Waters University, Online
08.2017 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Kelly Services
01.2017 - 09.2019
Independent Contractor
Top Notch Sports & Fitness
05.2014 - 01.2023
Assistant to Chief Marketing Officer
St. Thomas University
01.2012 - 03.2012
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
St. Thomas University Athletics
08.2011 - 03.2012
Facilities Management and Wellness Coordinator
Warner University Athletic Center
03.2009 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Sports Administration
St. Thomas University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Marketing
Warner University
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