Reginald Robinson
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Performance-oriented, people focused and dedicated to maintaining agility, responsiveness and efficiency of community development, church and non-government organization operations. Offering over 10 years of history developing curricula, improving operational strategies and boosting team performance. Passionate leader and strategic problem solver with creative nature and excellent communication and planning abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Developer
Huntsville Housing Authority- YouthBuild
Huntsville, United States
06.2023 - Current
- Produced training materials such as manuals, guides and online learning modules to reiterate information shared in training sessions.
- Recruited potential clients and identified talented participants to guarantee job candidate effectiveness.
- Educated trainees on workforce development skills, leadership, and online applications.
- Created and placed social media advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Facilitated recruiting strategies and implemented through marketing campaigns, grassroots advertising initiatives, and innovative presentations..
- Conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Monitored student workforce case notes to track progress and tracked client employability milestones.
- Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
- Reviewed timesheets and attendance, distributed pay checks bi weekly.
- Built partnerships with external training providers to support training goals.
- Taught workforce development skills.
Housing Choice Voucher Specialist
Huntsville Housing Authority
Huntsville, United States
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted clients with completion of applications and paperwork.
- Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
- Reviewed applications for different aid programs and determined which qualification criteria for individuals.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
Operations Coordinator
PAK Legacy Community Development Corporation
08.2015 - 05.2022
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Collected, analyzed and presented data on client demographics, preferences, and needs to identify potential markets and factors affecting poverty, income and economic development.
- Prepared reports using statistics, charts and graphs to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use or zoning.
- Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts and contracts.
- Prepared and submitted grant applications to corporate organizations, private foundations and federal request for proposal to solicit grant monies for organization.
- Utilized diverse research techniques and online or published data collection tools to amass key information or statistics, supporting business objectives.
- Created curricula, conceptualized course format, and presentation for job readiness, AUTO CAD technical skills, and entrepreneurship.
- Maintained production timetables and quality standards to provide exceptional service.
- Documented audit ready evidence of client matriculation and program eligibility and compliance through Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft office 365.
- Provided exceptional hand-on instruction and customer service to all clients of varying backgrounds, statuses and circumstances.
- Organized and delivered group and individual instruction to over 200 youth and adult learners in variety of fields on career development, job readiness, business start-up.
- Conducted community workshops to promote client self-sufficiency programs and educate public on available services.
Administrative Assistant
Thanksgiving Praise and Worship International
05.2011 - Current
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
- Facilitated cross-cultural communications
- Developed strategic and tactical global marketing plans for international regions; specifically Japan and Tanzania.
- Developed international missions tour planning, workshops and presentations to enhance cross-cultural experience
- Entertained international tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
- Conducted Gospel Music and performing arts workshops in international schools
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
Pastor
The Church At Huntsville
05.2010 - Current
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget, delivering compassionate pastoral care to community and leading worship services, ordinances, funerals and weddings.
- Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs, including shadowing and mentor programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
- Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
- Facilitated community outreach programs, including guidance programs focused on assisting college students through college and into family and workforce.
Certified Substitute Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
02.2012 - 05.2015
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Certified Substitute Teacher
Tuscaloosa City Schools
03.2006 - 05.2009
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Assisted students in ongoing projects and assignments and conducted extra research to further understanding of topics.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Media and Sales Specialist
Randal Reilly Publishing Company
03.2006 - 05.2009
- Created and implemented sales presentations and strategies to successfully meet company targets.
- Prospected 5 potential customers per week and maintained solid 25% conversion rate.
- Prepared and deliver sales presentations to the new and existing customers to sell new advertising programs, and to protect and increase existent advertising.
- Traveled to attend sales meetings, industry trade shows, and training seminars to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
Graduate Research Assistant
Alabama A&M University
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Researched information regarding food insecurity and green house gases to assist professors with academic pursuits.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Analyzed acquired information and presented in regional and national meetings.
- Researched information regarding Food Insecurity to assist professors with academic pursuits.
- Researched and investigated project requirements.
- Used Geographical Information Systems to process data compiled from field for performance assessments.
Education
Ph.D. - International Psychology
The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology
Los Angeles, CA05.2023
Master of Science - Urban And Regional Planning
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Religion & Philosophy
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2008
Skills
- Demographic Analysis
- Market Research
- Project lead
- Program and Curricula development
- Teaching and Instruction
- Staff Training/Development
- Client Profile Management
- Process Implementation
- Relationship Building
- Business Framework Development
- Written Communication
- Program development
Affiliations
- Executive Board Member Urban Planning Association, 2015 - 2016
- Student Member, American Planning Association, 2015 - 2016
- Member, Normal Alabama Historic Preservation Association, 2015 - 2016
- Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning, Inc., 2015 - Present
Timeline
Job Developer
Huntsville Housing Authority- YouthBuild
06.2023 - Current
Housing Choice Voucher Specialist
Huntsville Housing Authority
06.2022 - 07.2023
Operations Coordinator
PAK Legacy Community Development Corporation
08.2015 - 05.2022
Graduate Research Assistant
Alabama A&M University
08.2015 - 05.2017
Certified Substitute Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
02.2012 - 05.2015
Administrative Assistant
Thanksgiving Praise and Worship International
05.2011 - Current
Pastor
The Church At Huntsville
05.2010 - Current
Certified Substitute Teacher
Tuscaloosa City Schools
03.2006 - 05.2009
Media and Sales Specialist
Randal Reilly Publishing Company
03.2006 - 05.2009
Ph.D. - International Psychology
The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology
Master of Science - Urban And Regional Planning
Alabama A & M University
Bachelor of Arts - Religion & Philosophy
Stillman College