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Robert Cedric Jude

Frankfort

Summary

Young Black educator and combat sports official raised in Eastern Kentucky with a globally informed perspective shaped through travel, leadership, and community engagement. Rank I educator with three master’s degrees, tenure status, and experience developing impactful academic and extracurricular programs while preparing to transition into educational administration. Licensed official and representative for the Kentucky Wrestling & Boxing Commission with experience in event operations, regulatory compliance, communication, and high-pressure decision-making within amateur and professional combat sports environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Commission Official

Kentucky Wrestling & Boxing Commission
Frankfort, KY
10.2022 - Current
  • Served as a licensed official and representative for the Kentucky Wrestling & Boxing Commission, overseeing regulatory operations for professional and amateur MMA, boxing, kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu events.
  • Evaluated and scored MMA, boxing, kickboxing and jiu-jitsu contests as an appointed judge while also serving as an official timekeeper responsible for round timing, event coordination, and adherence to commission procedures.
  • Managed and oversaw fighter weigh-ins, licensing verification, pre-fight documentation, and compliance procedures while ensuring all athletes, coaches, and event personnel met commission standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinated effectively with promoters, referees, medical staff, fighters, and corner teams in fast-paced live-event environments, maintaining professionalism, organization, and operational efficiency throughout event execution.
  • Maintained ringside and backstage operations by assisting with athlete flow, credential verification, regulatory oversight, and real-time problem solving to ensure combat sports events operated safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with commission regulations.
  • Advanced from Bout Assistant responsibilities into a KWBC Representative leadership role through demonstrated reliability, strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage high-pressure event operations independently and collaboratively.

Educator of Film as an Artform and Social Studies

Scott County Schools (Great Crossing High School)
Georgetown, KY
01.2021 - Current
  • Rank I educator with three master’s degrees and five years of instructional experience at Great Crossing High School, serving the school since its opening and earning tenure through demonstrated leadership, innovation, and professional excellence.
  • Spearheaded the development and long-term growth of the school’s film program, transforming a newly introduced course offering into an established and student-driven academic program centered on film analysis, media literacy, cinematic storytelling, and critical thinking.
  • Taught Advanced Placement Government and social studies courses for five years while simultaneously building and leading the school’s film studies curriculum for four years, creating engaging interdisciplinary learning experiences that increased student participation and investment.
  • Founded and coached the school’s esports program, organizing competitive operations, student recruitment, and team development efforts that resulted in two state championship titles within the program’s first three years.
  • Mentored new educators and student leadership groups through academic guidance, collaborative support, and representation-focused mentorship initiatives, helping foster student confidence, engagement, and professional growth within the school community.

Resident Director

Elmira College
Elmira, NY
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Served in a residential life leadership role at Elmira College, supporting students through community engagement, mentorship, policy enforcement, and residential operations within a collegiate housing environment.
  • Managed student concerns, conflict resolution, crisis response situations, and day-to-day housing responsibilities while maintaining professionalism in fast-paced and high-responsibility settings.
  • Coordinated student programming and community-building initiatives designed to strengthen campus involvement, leadership development, and student wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with student affairs staff, campus leadership, and residential teams to maintain housing standards, support student success initiatives, and address student needs effectively.
  • Position concluded during the COVID-19 pandemic due to institutional and operational disruptions, while still providing valuable experience in leadership, student support, communication, and residential management.

Operations Manager

University Of Kentucky Campus Recreation
Lexington, KY
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Served in a leadership role with University of Kentucky Campus Recreation, overseeing daily recreation facility operations and supporting intramural sports programming within a high-traffic university environment.
  • Supervised gym operations, monitored facility safety and cleanliness standards, and assisted students and patrons with equipment usage, policy enforcement, and overall recreational services.
  • Coordinated and monitored intramural activities and events, ensuring organized gameplay, rule compliance, participant safety, and effective event operations.
  • Worked collaboratively with recreation staff, supervisors, and student employees to maintain efficient facility operations and provide a positive and inclusive environment for university students and guests.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills while managing responsibilities in fast-paced recreational and event-based settings.

Resident Assistant

University of Kentucky Housing
Lexington, KY
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Served as a Resident Assistant at University of Kentucky, supporting residential students through mentorship, community engagement, policy enforcement, and day-to-day housing operations within a collegiate living environment.
  • Fostered a safe, inclusive, and supportive residential community by assisting students with academic, personal, and interpersonal concerns while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Planned and facilitated residential programming and community-building initiatives designed to strengthen student involvement, leadership development, and campus engagement.
  • Responded to student incidents, conflicts, and emergency situations while enforcing university housing policies and collaborating with residential life staff to maintain a positive living environment.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills while balancing student support responsibilities in a fast-paced university setting.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
05-2026

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
05-2023

Master of Arts - Education

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
01-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Social Studies

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05-2020

High School Diploma -

Lawrence County High School
Louisa, KY
05-2015

Spoken Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Commission Official

Kentucky Wrestling & Boxing Commission
10.2022 - Current

Educator of Film as an Artform and Social Studies

Scott County Schools (Great Crossing High School)
01.2021 - Current

Resident Director

Elmira College
05.2020 - 08.2020

Operations Manager

University Of Kentucky Campus Recreation
08.2018 - 05.2020

Resident Assistant

University of Kentucky Housing
07.2016 - 06.2018

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management

Morehead State University

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management

University of The Cumberlands

Master of Arts - Education

University of The Cumberlands

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Social Studies

University of Kentucky

High School Diploma -

Lawrence County High School

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