Rodney Hawkins
Summary
Dedicated to fostering community success through youth advocacy and strong support systems. Over 13 years of leadership experience in educational and athletic environments, effectively guiding teams and enhancing student engagement while promoting positive outcomes and development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Semi Pro Basketball Player
Buffalo Extreme
West Seneca, New York
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Mavis Discount Tire
Rochester , NY
06.2023 - Current
- Lead daily store operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and efficient workflow management.
- Supervise, train, and develop team members to achieve performance, sales, and customer satisfaction goals.
- Manage staffing schedules, inventory control, and operational compliance with company policies and safety standards.
- Monitored sales performance and tracked key metrics, implementing strategies that contributed to profitability and productivity.
- Resolved customer concerns and provided solutions, enhancing customer relationships and retention.
- Maintained accurate records and oversaw cash handling procedures, supporting financial reporting requirements.
- Coordinate vehicle service operations, ensuring quality workmanship and timely completion of services.
Paraprofessional
Honeoye Falls Lima Central School District
Honeoye Falls, NY
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Attended conferences with families or primary caregivers to discuss student progress.
- Engaged in student-related events and meetings to enhance student participation.
- Collaborated with administration and staff to support school initiatives.
- Take advantage of opportunities to attend conferences and/or participate in workshops, seminars, or in-service training.
- Monitor student activities and keep students on task, demonstrate the ability to evaluate and report students' progress.
- Seek additional school resources, procedures, and instructional strategies and build an extensive repertoire of strategies.
- Assisted teacher with classroom management and organization, fostering a positive environment while addressing students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
- Co-teach lessons under teacher guidance.
- Perform clerical duties such as tracking student attendance, scribing, filing, photocopying, and grading tests and homework.
Semi Pro Basketball Player
Rochester Razor Sharks
Rochester, NY
12.2019 - 10.2021
Semi Pro Basketball Player
Baltimore Hawks
Baltimore, MD
08.2018 - 12.2019
Receptionist and Kids Club Member
LA Fitness
Towson, MD
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Supervised children's activities in kid's club to ensure safety and compliance with guidelines.
- Verified member check-ins using member tags to maintain accurate attendance records.
- Conducted courtesy calls to account holders with past balances to facilitate payment resolution.
Sales Associate and Stock Team Member
Kirklands
Baltimore, MD
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Greeted customers, responded to inquiries, engaged customers with merchandise through suggestive selling, and delivered exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers in selecting home decor items and gifts.
- Maintained a clean and organized sales floor for optimal shopping.
- Operated point-of-sale system for efficient transactions.
- Operated cash registers, managed transactions, and balanced cash drawers accurately.
Student Advisor
Lake Clifton H.S.
Baltimore, MD
12.2011 - 05.2012
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeteria, school yard, and gymnasium.
- Established connections with students while enforcing behavioral rules and maintaining order in classrooms and common areas.
- Aid faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, issuing transcripts, taking class attendance and chaperoning groups.
- Participate in faculty and college committee activities.
- Directed, coordinated, and evaluated personnel activities, including support staff, to enhance administration of academic institutions, departments, or alumni organizations.
- Formulate strategic plans for the institution.
- Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.
- Direct and participate in institutional fundraising activities and encourage alumni participation in such activities.
- Managed administrative tasks, including answering phones, routing calls, and delivering messages efficiently to support daily operations.
Youth Volunteer
CYS Teen Center
Ft. Stewart, GA
12.2008 - 08.2011
- Organized and led recreational activities such as arts and crafts, sports games, and camping, fostering engagement and interest among participants.
- Promote youth participation while explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures.
- Enforced rules and regulations of recreational facilities, maintaining discipline and ensuring safety for all participants.
- Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
- Administered first aid according to prescribed procedures and notified emergency medical personnel.
- Accompanied residents on community outings, promoting social engagement and enhancing community connections.
Youth Volunteer
B.O.S.S
Schofield Barracks, HI
12.2005 - 10.2008
- Collaborated with various organizations including 4H club and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hawaii to support local youth programs.
- Attended community events and meetings to raise awareness about organizational goals and secure donations.
- Served as civilian representative on committee, influencing discussions and decision-making processes.
- Reached out to corporate representatives and government officials to raise awareness of organizational initiatives.
- Designed promotional materials including posters and newsletters to effectively advertise fundraising events.
- Wrote and sent personalized letters to acknowledge and thank donors for their contributions.
Skills & Development Coach
AAU/Skills Camps
Rochester, NY
- Facilitated impactful experiences for student-athletes, enhancing life skills and values through sports.
- Created opportunities for youth to demonstrate skill development and improve basketball IQ on and off the court.
- Coached diverse age groups and skill levels in community AAU and basketball organizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester05-2027
Criminal Justice Candidate -
University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY01-2018
Criminal Justice Candidate -
Saint Peters University
Jersey City, NJ01-2017
Skills
- Athletic Training
- Performance Analysis
- Sponsorship Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Training and Team Management
- Leadership
- Effective Problem Solving
- Written Communication
- Rule Adherence
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Special education
- Peer coaching
- Learning styles
- Intervention support
Certification
- Adult and Child CPR and First Aid, 2019-2020
- TCIS Trained Certified High School Coach, 2019-2020
Professional References
- Terry Dewaine, Former Razor-shark Coach/ Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Monroe community College
- Herman Harried, Assistant Principal/ Athletic Director/Head Lake Clifton Boy Basketball Coach
- Other references upon Request
Relationship Builder - Description
Compelling communicator with a talent for cultivating relationships with people at all operational levels - Youth, Families, Management, and front-line staff.
Leadership Experience
The goal is to serve the community as a whole, the youth, and staff. The objective is to place everyone in a position to succeed at the highest level.
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Semi Pro Basketball Player
Buffalo Extreme
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Mavis Discount Tire
06.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Honeoye Falls Lima Central School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Semi Pro Basketball Player
Rochester Razor Sharks
12.2019 - 10.2021
Semi Pro Basketball Player
Baltimore Hawks
08.2018 - 12.2019
Receptionist and Kids Club Member
LA Fitness
06.2018 - 10.2018
Sales Associate and Stock Team Member
Kirklands
06.2017 - 08.2017
Student Advisor
Lake Clifton H.S.
12.2011 - 05.2012
Youth Volunteer
CYS Teen Center
12.2008 - 08.2011
Youth Volunteer
B.O.S.S
12.2005 - 10.2008
Skills & Development Coach
AAU/Skills Camps
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Roberts Wesleyan University
Criminal Justice Candidate -
University of Pikeville
Criminal Justice Candidate -
Saint Peters University