Rashard Coleman
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated leader with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Language and Literacy Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Teach physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Manage classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Prepare lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Organize and lead sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Serve as a coach for various special Olympic sports teams
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
Program Director
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
Assistant Program Director
Rite of Passage
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Established operational guidelines and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Worked with management team to develop operational goals aligned with business strategy.
- Set goals and expectations for direct reports using performance review process, holding staff accountable.
- Assessed and evaluated business procedures and implemented structure to improve day-to-day operations.
- Recognized employees for demonstrating excellent service resulting in increased company morale.
- Analyzed data across variety of sources to identify trends, patterns and areas of opportunity.
- Communicated clear and consistent messages regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
- Developed and maintained client relationships to grow business and improve account retention.
- Assessed reports and adjusted workflows to realign with targets.
- Oversaw personnel by commending or initiating promotions, transfers and disciplinary measures.
- Reviewed site and department performance to improve quality of services and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Successfully improved employment turnover through creating incentive and training programs.
- Organized and oversaw work schedules of departmental managers.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
Elementary School Teacher
Language and Literacy Academy for Learning
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
Supervisor of Operations
Youth Opportunity Investments
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
- Responded to employee concerns or complaints by coordinating with human resources team to solve issues.
- Evaluated processes and employee strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Recreation Therapist
Youth Opportunity Investments
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Planned therapeutic and recreation activities aligned with abilities, interests and therapy objectives.
- Implemented counseling techniques and interventions to aid patients in recuperating and improving social, cognitive, emotional and physical activities of daily life.
- Organized and scheduled exercise programs and recreational activities to facilitate physical and emotional health of participants.
- Created documentation of patient treatment plans, change in treatment, progress and outcome evaluations to facilitate recordkeeping objectives.
- Counseled and encouraged patients to develop leisure activities.
- Conferred with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Branch Manager
The Weave Zone
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Managed and inspired team members to perform to full potential, driving branch profitability.
- Assigned duties to employees and examined work for accuracy, neatness and timeliness.
- Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty.
- Planned work schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Verified cash by balancing cash drawers and maintaining cash count records.
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Analyzed competitors and market trends to facilitate business growth.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Wellness Coach
Alabama A&M Health and Wellness Center
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Assisted clients with identifying and pursuing different health and wellness objectives.
- Managed special initiatives to promote healthy improvements such as losing weight and ceasing tobacco usage.
- Coached individuals on healthy life choices to improve well-being.
- Recommended exercise and emphasized balanced nutrition to help patients manage weight and improve other health conditions.
- Attended health events by setting up educational displays and materials as well as interacting with participants.
- Crafted health education program content and materials.
- Employed proven motivational and behavior-changing methods to prompt intended action by clients and boost outcomes.
- Compiled data and information to prepare reports highlighting participant progress and success.
- Created personal training experiences for clients.
- Led, instructed and motivated individuals during cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching activities.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Arranged motivational exercise programs to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
- Enforced safety rules and procedures to minimize injuries.
Division Leader (Summer Program)
Chestnut Lake Camp
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Engaged children in interactive activities and organized arts and crafts, sports games and field trips.
- Complied with safety rules to minimize incidents and accidents.
- Handled check-in duties to acclimate new campers.
- Worked creatively with other staff to develop and carry out new themes and events for camp participants.
- Communicated and maintained personal contact with parents or guardians to discuss achievements and behavior concerns.
- Scheduled regular staff meeting to discuss curriculum and activities for implementation.
- Planned curriculum and daily schedules in collaboration with Unit managers.
- Maintained effective consistent communication with parents and families using email.
- Conducted required recordkeeping activities to comply with camp requirements.
- Coordinated details of summer activities, scheduling field trips and visits to cultural institutions and recreational swimming pools.
- Prepared articles for center newsletter to highlight special events and educational activities.
- Inspected equipment, buildings and sites and reported maintenance issues.
- Created and coordinated staff schedules, daily activity schedules and field trips, maintaining proper staffing levels.
Linebacker Coach
Shaw University
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Contributed to a strong defensive unit by maintaining physical fitness and staying injury-free throughout the season.
- Mentored younger players, providing guidance on proper techniques and fostering their growth as athletes.
- Provided valuable input during team huddles, offering insights based on prior experience and knowledge of opponent tendencies.
- Continuously sought opportunities for professional development by attending workshops, clinics, or conferences related to football strategy or sports science advancements in training methods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management
Shaw University
05.2013
Skills
- Process Improvement Strategies
- Performance Reporting
- Planning and Implementation
- Systems Implementation
- Workforce Training
- Solutions Development
- Incidents Management
- Policies and Procedures Implementation
- Staff Training
- Staff Management
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Operations Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Teaching, Tutoring and Counseling
- Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Student-Centered Learning
- Schedule Management
- Behavior Modification
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Language and Literacy Academy
08.2024 - Current
Program Director
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Program Director
Rite of Passage
07.2022 - 06.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Language and Literacy Academy for Learning
08.2021 - 06.2022
Supervisor of Operations
Youth Opportunity Investments
07.2020 - 07.2021
Recreation Therapist
Youth Opportunity Investments
01.2018 - 06.2020
Branch Manager
The Weave Zone
01.2015 - 12.2017
Division Leader (Summer Program)
Chestnut Lake Camp
05.2013 - 09.2013
Wellness Coach
Alabama A&M Health and Wellness Center
09.2012 - 12.2014
Linebacker Coach
Shaw University
08.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management
Shaw University
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