O'Cion Rankin
Villa Rica,GA
Summary
Life Skills Educator gifted in community and youth development with demonstrated skills in relationship building, public speaking, and community outreach and engagement. Dedicated to public opposition to wealth and resource disparity issues and adept at teaching important life skills through presentations and service learning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Escalations Specialist, Compliance
Red Ventures LLC
Atlanta, GA
04.2021 - Current
- Transcribed calls for partner communication.
- Wrote and presented reports outlining findings and recommendations from compliance audits.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing departments and other business units to address indications of improper sales practices and market conduct violations.
- Enhanced regulatory, strategic and operational performance to keep in alignment with deadlines.
- Monitored data export from internal and external systems, identifying and reporting potential risks.
Sales Professional
Red Ventures LLC
Atlanta, GA
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Applied prospecting expertise to generate and pursue leads, setting up appointments and site visits to maintain budding relationships.
- Managed over 25 calls per day to grow client base by analyzing consumer needs to introduce relevant products and complete sales processes.
- Maintained consistent sales by developing and deepening positive customer rapport.
- Conferred with existing and potential customers to assess requirements and propose optimal solutions.
Teacher Counselor
Youth Villages
Douglasville, United States
03.2016 - 11.2019
- Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents/guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school.
- Planned field trips with supporting documentation to ensure youth were supervised and enforced policies and procedures to accommodate the organization's mission.
- Collaborated with team of faculty to plan, develop and schedule after-school social recreation, arts, health and physical education.
- Developed monthly program schedules with staff and youth to minimize down time with creative and beneficial activities.
Pastor
United Methodist Church
Tallapoosa, United States
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Facilitated community outreach programs, including guidance programs focused on helping middle school students prepare for college or vocational education opportunities.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Raised money for organization through fundraising and sharing church vision with parishioners and local community to create brand awareness.
- Delivered engaging content, workshops and volunteer services to drive awareness and a local presence for potential partnership and membership opportunities.
Morning Radio Personality
Circuit Broadcasting, Inc
Hattiesburg, United States
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Conducted interviews and forums with local politicians and community leaders.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings and other items of interest.
- Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
Evening Radio Personality
WUSM Roots Radio 88.5
Hattiesburg, United States
01.2009 - 05.2012
- Served as spokesperson and representative for station at assigned station events and other community forums.
- Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.
- Implemented fundraising events and marketing campaigns targeting donors.
- Delivered exceptional programming to audience members by always researching events, guests and programs thoroughly.
Education
M. Div - Ethics And Philosophy
Interdenominational Theological Center
Atlanta, GA05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
University Of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2012
Skills
- Script Writing
- Voice Over
- Public Speaking
- Cultural Diversity
- Direct Supervision
- Training and Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Knowledgeable In MS Office
- Verbal And Written Communications
- Community Engagement and Outreach
Websites
Certification
The Atlanta Writers Club
ASG (Atlanta Screenwriters Group)
Timeline
Escalations Specialist, Compliance
Red Ventures LLC
04.2021 - Current
Sales Professional
Red Ventures LLC
12.2019 - 04.2021
Teacher Counselor
Youth Villages
03.2016 - 11.2019
Pastor
United Methodist Church
06.2013 - 06.2016
Morning Radio Personality
Circuit Broadcasting, Inc
04.2011 - 08.2013
Evening Radio Personality
WUSM Roots Radio 88.5
01.2009 - 05.2012
M. Div - Ethics And Philosophy
Interdenominational Theological Center
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
University Of Southern Mississippi
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