Nkosinathi Mncube
Burtonsville,MD
Summary
Nkosinathi Mncube is a multi-talented fitness leader with a successful history helping individuals of all backgrounds improve health, fitness and overall well-being. Knowledgeable about healthy eating, exercise programs and good lifestyle choices. Proficient team leader with in-depth understanding of the principles of health and wellness, as well as proven program management abilities. Highly organized and systematic with an in-depth understanding of best practices, standards and compliance requirements of the field.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Restorative Justice Coordinator
Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
10.2012 - Current
- Restorative Justice Specialist and Trainer/ Youth Development Representative
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Design and curate Team Building and Wellness activities for facility staff.
- Curate offsite hiking activities for staff morale and self care.
- Victim impact dialogues.
- Facilitate victim and offender circles
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary community and law enforcement stakeholders.
- Manage bi-weekly payroll for team of 6 employees.
Arts & Wellness Coordinator
Jamon Montessori Day School
12.2012 - 07.2016
- Designed educational dance activities for preschoolers & second graders upon school's requests.
- Developed wellness programs targeted on specific groups and areas of wellness.
- Introduced Edu-Dance to at Jamon Montessori school.
Artistic Director
Edgeworks
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Responsible for coordinating and managing national and international rehearsals, touring and workshop schedules for ten (10) member company.
- Monitored progress of projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.
- Facilitated communication between all team members, fostering a positive work environment for creativity to thrive.
- Coordinated routine body conditioning and therapy for dancers.
Artistic Director
Eboni Dance Theatre/Columbia Music Festival Association
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Directed program for community Dance Theater focusing on energizing, empowering, and educating youth through training and performing
- Presented concepts, copy and art during internal and client reviews.
- Increased audience attendance through engaging marketing campaigns that showcased artistic and inventive approaches.
- Facilitated communication between all team members, fostering positive work environment for creativity to thrive.
Adjunct Professor
Coker College
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Taught dance majors and minors modern dance and Afro- contemporary.
- Taught and facilitated workshops, designed dance curriculums specifically for dance majors. Yoga, Feldenkrais, healthy eating, stretching and conditioning.
Education
Certificate in Bodyworks and Therapy - Massage Therapy
Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage
South Carolina, USA01.2008
Master's degree - Research and Movement Analysis in Therapeutic Performance
London Contemporary School of Dance
London, UK01.2005
Diploma - Technical Performance
University of Kent Bury
London, UK01.2003
Diploma - Early Childhood and Childhood Psychology
Moving into Dance
Johannesburg, South Africa01.1997
Skills
- Restorative Justice Specialist and Trainer
- Neuromuscular massage therapist
- WAIT Master Trainer and Facilitator
- Trauma and Grief Component Therapy Facilitator (TGCTF)
- Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress-
- Facilitator (SPARCS)Contemplative Resilience Tools for Social Change Makers- Facilitator (CRT)
- CPR
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Sensitivity
- Cultural Awareness
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of a health and healing project in Kenya.
- Collaborated with a team of 7 in developing a wellness and integrative dance movement project in Tanzania
- Curated and directed a drug addiction awareness project in South Africa .
- Designed and facilitated a wellness project for At Risk Youth in Washington DC. Primary location was Shenandoah and Pittsburg.
- Working with the homeless population in San Francisco. A Tri-State collaboration to educate and rehabilitate substance abuse victims.
Recent Accomplishments
- Partnership with Teaching Artist Institute in Nairobi, Kenya (Restorative Justice cross-culture) 2022
- Guest panel speaker at the US-Africa Investment Forum (Washington DC) 2022
- GWU Center for Juvenile Justice Reform, Restorative Justice guest speaker.
- Writer and assistant researcher for International Joy Dance Documentary, 3-part series recently filmed in South Africa 2018-Present. Contextualizing political, Environmental, Health, Restorative Justice, and Societal deficits on screen through art.
- Entrepreneurial Achievement, Co-Founder of G7 Non-Profit Organization 2018-Present. International Podcast Voices With-Out Boundaries. Hosting and guesting individuals from all career fields Nationally and International
- Designed, introduced and implemented dance programs for preschoolers through second grade for Jamon Montessori school in Maryland. Communication and family values parallel to the curriculum.
- Achieved American Red Cross CPR Certification in 2012
- Tailored and implemented a health & Awareness program for youth at YSC 2016-present
- Designed and executed an International Juvenile Exchange Program 2016-present (Approved by Director Clinton Lacey)
- Completed the Trainer the Trainer Restorative Justice Training 2017
- Certified Restorative Facilitator 2017
- Substance Abuse Councilor Training 2017
Qualifications Summary
An experienced educator and artist with over 20 years of experience in dance education; health and wellness; youth services programs; and curriculum development. Expertise in managing learning and health programs for schools, parents and employees in multiple cultural environments. Strong leadership ability and written and oral communication skills. Proven ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines. Restorative Justice Facilitator and Trainer under DYRS, working Juveniles, Communities, in partnerships with OAG and other related stake holders.
Expert Hiker, Tent camping, Road bike cyclist, World Traveler and Paddling
Nkosinathi Mncube is a Expert hiker, Tent camper, road cyclist, traveler and flat water paddler. The outdoor experiences are part of self care and experience to connect with nature. Nkosinathi, is constantly challenging his limits through exploring and discovering new spaces that empower and increase the human will. Meeting new people, learning new languages, cultures and trying different healthy foods and wellness regiments. He enjoys teaching and sharing wellness and healing tips, teaching dance, calisthenics and volunteering.
Languages
English
Timeline
Arts & Wellness Coordinator
Jamon Montessori Day School
12.2012 - 07.2016
Restorative Justice Coordinator
Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
10.2012 - Current
Artistic Director
Edgeworks
01.2008 - 01.2013
Artistic Director
Eboni Dance Theatre/Columbia Music Festival Association
01.2005 - 01.2008
Adjunct Professor
Coker College
01.2005 - 01.2008
Certificate in Bodyworks and Therapy - Massage Therapy
Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage
Master's degree - Research and Movement Analysis in Therapeutic Performance
London Contemporary School of Dance
Diploma - Technical Performance
University of Kent Bury
Diploma - Early Childhood and Childhood Psychology
Moving into Dance
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