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Michael Pryor

Indian Head,MD

Summary

Proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development with a keen understanding of the elements of business. Recognized for inspiring management team members and students of all backgrounds to excel in best fit opportunities. Constantly encouraging creative work environments for workplace growth. Proven success in youth leadership, career planning, work and skill training and development. Worked closely with schools based staff, parents, stakeholder, and community to determine needs and best communication strategies for reaching a group goal. Developed athletic and academic programs/systems to build and grow individual and team overall performance grade.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Career and Technical Education Coordinator

District Of Columbia Public Schools
02.2023 - Current
  • Position is NTE (Not To extend) beyond SY 2023/summer due to budget restrictions.
  • Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational/work based learning opportunities to students related to all career and technical pathways offered at the school- to include: Biomed, Engineering, IT, Hospitality, Athletics, Graphic design, and audio visual production studies).
  • Assessed student performance and utilized feedback to increase educational program success.
  • Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
  • Identified methods and tools to promote student success in project-based learning.
  • Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
  • Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
  • Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
  • Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
  • Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
  • Tracked educational program progress to identify strengths and opportunities.
  • Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.

Athletic Facilities and Operations Manager

Stone Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Coordinated with vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels.
  • Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available.
  • Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external athletic structures, systems and equipment related to athletics.
  • Coordinated with cleaning and janitorial services to keep facility clean and presentable for occupants.
  • Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
  • Collaborated with other departments to foster efficient use of facility space and resources.
  • Maintained facility grounds, equipment and fields for game and operations compliance.
  • Organized and issued appropriate uniform and equipment materials to season active teams.

Lead Floating Teacher/Mathematics Teacher

KIPP District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Initiated communication with students to address learning concerns and offer additional guidance for independent study.

Sport Manager Community Summer Intern

Invested Transitions
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Reviewed financial accounts for accuracy and resolved discrepancies.
  • Stayed up to date on changing product and service options to provide top-notch support to customers and employees.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Developed organization systems for personal fitness plans, records and contracts.
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
  • Conducted analysis of community needs and resources to support strategic plans.

Facility Operations Fall/Winter Intern

Alderson Broaddus University
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Frequently inspected athletic area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Handled administrative and data entry work for staff.
  • Inspected facilities and fields for gameplay preparedness
  • Pre-set and organized spaces prior to team(s) arrival

Volunteer Coach/athletics Assistant Spring Intern

University Of The District Of Columbia
12.2018 - 07.2019
  • Placed second at the ECC outdoor collegiate championship/Best place since 2014, second place finish by 1 point/4 collegiate best in the 800/400m
  • Enhanced player health with optimized nutritional strategies and improved life choices.
  • Worked with coaching staff regarding game scouting reports and game strategies for opponents.
  • Worked closely with athletics director in scheduling interscholastic contests.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Served as liaison between team and athletics director and compliance
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
  • Recruitment of student athletes/paperwork process for scholarships and budgeting.
  • Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services for those with declining grades.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
  • Scheduled/registered for events/meets

Safety Coordinator/ HR Recruiting Coordinator

Six Flags America
02.2015 - 07.2018

EMT B -Provides Basic life support to guests, responds to guest concerns, and assists with development of safety training for safety team members. Coordinates with support staff to ensure content and material knowledge of equipment and practices. Evaluates performance and team goal completion. Safety checks, inspections, and fire extinguisher management.

  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
  • Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
  • Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
  • Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.

HR -

  • Developed lists of qualified candidates for corporate hiring managers.
  • Coordinated incoming job requisitions and applications.
  • Verified applicant references and employment details.
  • Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
  • Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues.
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

Assistant Strategic Emergency Operations

District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2016 - 03.2017

Reviews and modifies emergency response plans for all DC public schools. Assist with management of the call center by responding to life threatening/ non life threatening emergencies. Provides protocol based instruction to schools in need of assistance during emergencies. Assist with basic school emergency response team training in order to prepare for disasters that may occur in the system. Collaborates with the school operations team in an effort to develop best practice routines/minimize loss of property and life. Provides support for emergency plan compliance.

Classroom Aide

District Of Columbia Public Schools
07.2015 - 07.2016

Collaborates with teachers/administrators in order to develop lesson plans and student activity on a daily basis. Files and organizes data and paperwork. Works closely with students who require individualized or special attention. Demonstrates accurate knowledge of content. Assist with maintaining student records and communicating with parents and stakeholders for best intervention practices.

Rating SY 2015-2016 Highly effective

Head Track and Field Coach

Benjamin Banneker Academic High School
03.2014 - 07.2016
  • As a first year coach qualified for Nationals for the first time in school history two years consecutively
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet all team needs.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.

Telecommunications Operator

Office Of Unified Communications
02.2016 - 06.2016

Answers and communicates effectively with high level stress callers/diffuses complex emergency medical, fire, and police situations. Able to multitask on a multi interface communication system and manage emergency dispatch applications. Enters and modifies information into a local, state and national database. Ask questions to interpret, analyze and anticipate the caller’s situation to resolve problems, provide information, dispatch emergency services, or refer callers to other agencies.

Head Track and Field Coach

Stuart Hobson Middle School/DCPS
07.2013 - 06.2016
  • Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services for those with declining grades.
  • 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 through diverse training methods.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.

Courtesy Clerk

Safeway Inc.
07.2011 - 09.2013

Organizes store materials, carry-outs, manages cleanliness of stores and provides world class customer service to all customers.

Education and Street Law Intern

Georgetown University
02.2013 - 08.2013
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
  • Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
  • Researched statutes and laws to support compliance and legal risk management.
  • Worked closely with attorneys on research to prepare for trial.

Education

Master of Arts - Sport Industry Management

Georgetown University
Washington, DC
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management/Business Administration

Alderson Broaddus University
Philippi, WV
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Washington DC
06.2013

Skills

  • Trip planning/community partnership relation development
  • Coordinating site operations
  • Emergency response skills
  • Database Management
  • Microsoft office essentials
  • Athletic Coaching
  • Team building
  • Emergency call response
  • Strategic planning skills
  • Business administration
  • Problem resolution
  • Facility Set up/ management
  • Internal/external stakeholder communications

Accomplishments

    Presidents list 2017-2018

    USATF Level II Track & Field certification (St. Johns University) 2019

    Deans List 2018-2020

    NREMT-B

    CPR- BLS First AID

    ICS 100 700

Timeline

Career and Technical Education Coordinator

District Of Columbia Public Schools
02.2023 - Current

Athletic Facilities and Operations Manager

Stone Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
08.2022 - 10.2022

Lead Floating Teacher/Mathematics Teacher

KIPP District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2021 - 08.2022

Sport Manager Community Summer Intern

Invested Transitions
04.2021 - 08.2021

Facility Operations Fall/Winter Intern

Alderson Broaddus University
09.2019 - 01.2020

Volunteer Coach/athletics Assistant Spring Intern

University Of The District Of Columbia
12.2018 - 07.2019

Assistant Strategic Emergency Operations

District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2016 - 03.2017

Telecommunications Operator

Office Of Unified Communications
02.2016 - 06.2016

Classroom Aide

District Of Columbia Public Schools
07.2015 - 07.2016

Safety Coordinator/ HR Recruiting Coordinator

Six Flags America
02.2015 - 07.2018

Head Track and Field Coach

Benjamin Banneker Academic High School
03.2014 - 07.2016

Head Track and Field Coach

Stuart Hobson Middle School/DCPS
07.2013 - 06.2016

Education and Street Law Intern

Georgetown University
02.2013 - 08.2013

Courtesy Clerk

Safeway Inc.
07.2011 - 09.2013

Master of Arts - Sport Industry Management

Georgetown University

Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management/Business Administration

Alderson Broaddus University

High School Diploma -

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Michael Pryor