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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Richard Reynolds

Athens,AL
Richard Reynolds

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise and robust background in education, career development, workforce development, and leadership innovation. Excels in content development, instructional design, teaching, training, public speaking and team building. Leverages expertise to drive educational excellence, retention, growth, and community relations. Demonstrated success in creating transformative educational programs, leading high growth organizations and technologies that have a lasting impact. Proficient in Microsoft Office and most common education and business software.. Communicative individual with in-depth knowledge of safety guidelines.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Reynolds & Associates

Speaker | Trainer | Coach | Facilitator | Consultant | Content Creator
10.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Enhance event success by tailoring speech content to align with specific themes and objectives.
  • Enhance employee performance designing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
  • Evaluate participant progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Support learner success by providing one-on-one coaching sessions to address specific challenges or clarify course content as needed.
  • Implemented research based best practices in training and speaking to maximize the ROI through participant retention and immediate application.

Polaris

Material Handling and Production
05.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Sorted and placed materials on racks, shelves, or bins using predetermined sequences
  • Identified process improvement opportunities and proposed solutions to management
  • Handled complex problem-solving scenarios that called upon expert knowledge of industry best practices as well as innovative thinking skills.
  • Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Contributed to overall team success by meeting daily production targets consistently.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring optimal productivity and safety for all workers.
  • Obtained specialized knowledge on future manufacturing career outlook, trends and educational or skill requirements equipping for future positions in education, workforce development and career development.

Publix

Inventory and Customer Service Specialist
09.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Excellent communication skills; adept at working with a team or independently as needed
  • Maintained clean and organized store environment, enhancing customer shopping experience.
  • Obtained specialized knowledge on future retail, customer service, management business, inventory and logistics careers outlook, trends and educational or skill requirements equipping for future positions in education, workforce development and career development.
  • Learning customer service, organizational leadership and management strategies, systems, and processes that have made Publix largest and fastest-growing employee-owned supermarket chain in United States with brand built around customer service and customer retention,
  • Achieved consistent sales growth by effectively managing inventory levels and stock rotation.
  • Handled escalated calls calmly, finding resolutions that satisfied both the company and the customer''s needs.

Lowes

Merchandising and Materials Associate
06.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Part of a specialized team that went to each store in the Huntsville District to handle the difficult merchandising and material needs of each store to create the right environment for higher revenues.
  • Worked from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am four nights a week and later if the necessary work was not completed by 6:00am while the school recovered financially from the Covid pandemic.
  • Monitored inventory storage locations to guarantee safe and efficient movement of materials for stocking and issuing.
  • Assembled and erected stocking bins, shelves, and decks using power tools.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent adherence to industry standards and company specifications.
  • Improved product visibility by creating eye-catching merchandise displays.
  • Enhanced customer experience by maintaining clean, well-stocked, and organized store aisles.
  • Increased overall store performance with consistent attention to detail in visual merchandising efforts.
  • Supported operational efficiency with routine maintenance of fixtures, signage, and lighting systems within the store environment.

Huntsville Achievement School

Executive Director and Principal
08.2008 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Developed relationships, recruited, partnered, and collaborated with parents, students & stakeholders
  • Interfaced and networked with community leaders, educators, and students from diverse demographic and professional backgrounds along with the Chamber of Commerce, United Way and Leadership Huntsville
  • Trained 550+ Alabama A&M University students while performing their field experience in the educating of students effectively that have learning differences
  • Responsible for expertise in Asperger's, High Functioning Autism, ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, Depression, Anxiety, Developmental Delays along with other issues
  • Created IEP Goals for students and collaborated with students' teachers
  • Expert witness in learning, special education, and disability legal proceedings
  • Collaborated with parents, medical professionals, and teachers in developing behavior and learning goals
  • Spearheaded fundraising that generated significant financial resources for vital educational programming enhancements as well as tuition assistance.
  • Collaborated with civic and political leaders to secure funding for school improvement projects and technology upgrades.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
  • Spearheaded the 1st Accreditation for the school
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Introduced new technology tools for enhancing classroom instruction, streamlining administrative tasks, and improving communication between stakeholders.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents combined with classroom management and instructionally designed facilities.
  • Enhanced student learning by implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student''s needs .(other than IEP)
  • Collaborated with other professionals, parents and industry experts to share insights, resources, and best practices for optimal student outcomes.
  • Enhanced student career development by conducting individual counseling sessions, skills development and group instruction starting in elementary grades through graduation with a goal of 100% of graduates either be headed to a 4 year college, a 2 year, certification program or have meaningful employment.
  • Developed a high-performing team by recruiting, training, and retaining skilled staff members who contributed to the overall success of the organization.
  • Pioneered or collaborated with key city and Alabama stakeholders and political leaders in advocacy that resulted in positive policy changes and laws passed benefiting the populations served by the organization, families and education both in K12 and Higher Education.
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by conducting thorough organizational audits and identifying areas of improvement.
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing and executing various events and initiatives.
  • Improved parent (customer) satisfaction with exceptional project management skills , student engagement , and the school belief that student success was not just possible but was inevitable.
  • Built strong brand recognition uniquely positioning us between other public and private schools by delivering high-quality student progress and services consistently over time through our expertise.
  • Implemented data-driven evaluation methods to assess program effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for continuous improvement.
  • Led school to fulfill its vision that it would impact education within our community, city, state, country and eventually the world.

Clay Chalkville High School

Teacher, Special Education Teacher
08.2007 - 05.2008

Job overview

  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

West Morgan Middle School

Collaborative Teacher
08.2006 - 06.2007

Job overview

  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.

Providence Middle School

Collaborative Teacher
08.2005 - 06.2006

Job overview

  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and continually refine teaching skills.
  • Shared records with staff members in line with compliance standards.
  • Served on various school committees to enhance educational programming, foster collaborative initiatives, and contribute to the overall success of the institution.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional planning and improve student outcomes.
  • Boosted overall student performance by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions and personalized learning strategies.

Education

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

Ed.S. from Educational Leadership, Higher Education

University Overview

s Ed.S. : Education Specialist Degree in Leadership

ALABAMA A & M UNIVERSITY

M.Ed. from Secondary - Special Education

University Overview

M.Ed. : Master of Education with Teacher Certification

SOUTHERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

M.Div. from Pastoral Care

University Overview

M.Div. : Master of Divinity in Leadership and Pastoral Studies

SAMFORD UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts from Business, Psychology & Sociology

University Overview

Bachelor of Arts

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Education Programs,Instructional planning/design and Technologies
  • Content Development
  • Team Building
  • Training/Coaching
  • Leadership
  • Innovation
  • Workforce Development
  • Community Relations
  • Planning and coordination
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Goal Setting
  • Research and analysis
  • Cultural Competency
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Instructional planning skills

Accomplishments

Graduate Leadership Huntsville Leadership Flag Ship Class


Graduate Leadership Huntsville Management Class


Served one term as a Trustee at Alabama A&M University


Maxwell Leadership Trainer, Speaker,Coach


Past President and VP of the Huntsville Madison County Private School Association.


Past President and VP of the Huntsville Madison County Youth Services Council.


Served on the local United Way Education Impact Team.


Participated in the Asbury Methodist Prison Ministry.


Assisted Alabama A&M University in their NCATE re-accreditation. Because of the many students that we trained I was interviewed as part of the process by the visiting accreditation committee.


Awarded the Mayors Award by the Huntsville Beautification Board

Certification


  • Toastmasters Certification
  • Alabama 6-12 Collaborative Certification

Timeline

Material Handling and Production

Polaris
05.2023 - 09.2023

Inventory and Customer Service Specialist

Publix
09.2022 - 05.2023

Speaker | Trainer | Coach | Facilitator | Consultant | Content Creator

Reynolds & Associates
10.2021 - Current

Merchandising and Materials Associate

Lowes
06.2021 - 12.2021

Executive Director and Principal

Huntsville Achievement School
08.2008 - 12.2021

Teacher, Special Education Teacher

Clay Chalkville High School
08.2007 - 05.2008

Collaborative Teacher

West Morgan Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2007

Collaborative Teacher

Providence Middle School
08.2005 - 06.2006

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

Ed.S. from Educational Leadership, Higher Education

ALABAMA A & M UNIVERSITY

M.Ed. from Secondary - Special Education

SOUTHERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

M.Div. from Pastoral Care

SAMFORD UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts from Business, Psychology & Sociology
Richard Reynolds