Rick Tucker
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Strategic-thinking member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated since March. 15, 1981. Several years of experience building relationships, cultivating partnerships and retaining membership by establishing trust. Persuasive and self-motivated with expertise in collaboration with other members of the D9. Well-versed in educating potential partners, implementing expansion strategies, and leadership development.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired
Goverment
Kansas City, MO
03.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented fundraising approaches to raise money for cause.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.
- Created and distributed marketing materials for upcoming events.
- Compiled reports on volunteer activities and accomplishments.
- Coordinated logistics for special events, such as conferences or workshops.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Participated in team-building exercises to strengthen relationships among volunteers.
- Provided guidance and support to fellow volunteers during their shifts.
- Led group discussions about current issues related to volunteering within the community.
- Managed social media accounts associated with the organization's mission statement.
- Supervised youth volunteers while they completed their assigned tasks on site.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
Section Chief
Department of Homeland Security
Kansas City, MO
07.2002 - 07.2019
- Managed and coordinated the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, policies, and procedures in a Section Chief role.
- Provided strategic direction to staff on priority projects, assigned tasks to team members, monitored progress and ensured deadlines were met.
- Conducted performance reviews with direct reports to assess individual performance levels, identify areas of improvement and provide coaching as needed.
- Maintained collaborative relationships with other sections within the organization to ensure effective coordination of resources across departments.
- Created detailed reports outlining program successes and challenges which were presented at senior management meetings.
Soldier
U.S. Army
Kansas City, MO
04.1982 - 06.2002
- Developed operational plans for various missions in accordance with established regulations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations while executing operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of administrative documents such as awards, evaluations, and promotion packets.
- Organized logistics for field exercises including transportation coordination and supply management.
- Acted as an initial point of contact between command staff members and subordinate units.
- Participated in joint training exercises with allied forces to build relationships between nations.
- Advised command staff on potential risks associated with operations prior to mission execution.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Affairs
Park University
Kansas City, MO05-2008
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Accountable Professional
- Prioritization and Scheduling
- Collaborative Team Participation
- Effective Verbal Communication
- Data-Driven Decision Making
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retired
Goverment
03.2019 - Current
Section Chief
Department of Homeland Security
07.2002 - 07.2019
Soldier
U.S. Army
04.1982 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Public Affairs
Park University