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Samuel Morgan

Summary

A highly-motivated, dutiful professional, who specializes in creating content for multiple uses including fundraising, teaching of language arts, child development, mental and behavioral health support and community outreach. An effective communicator who uses practical and academic experience to relate to people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. I'm a problem solver with strong leadership and interpersonal skills who delivers in challenging environments and situations. Capable of developing, articulating, and implementing lessons and evaluations for a business, school, classroom and community organization with a clear focus on the ultimate goal and the details to execute the interim objectives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Contractor

Uber
06.2020 - Current
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.

Participant Success Coordinator

Philadelphia OIC
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted in the completion of a grant proposal by proactively writing the narrative.
  • Participated in meetings with leadership to set course and vision for the OIC and other potential partners.
  • Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body.
  • Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
  • Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
  • Created Employer Partnerships for workforce development programs.
  • Connected with major synchronous industry insiders with possible funding and educational resources.
  • Utilized personal connections to create new programming opportunities.
  • Assisted in the successful completion of courses and job placement of participants to increase metrics.
  • Day-to-day data collection and communication duties including - but not limited to - creation of a newsletter.
  • Fostered cross-program collaboration so that participants utilize more than one service.
  • Actively recruited participants from within my personal network.
  • Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
  • Managed curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere

Sixth Grade Lead Teacher

Global Leadership Academy Southwest Charter School
11.2018 - 06.2020
  • Communicated openly with parents and guardians to keep everyone informed of students' progress and quickly implement improvement plans for struggling pupils.
  • Assisted students in developing self-assessment skills and personal studying techniques.
  • Communicated realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and employed fair strategies to resolve problems.
  • Customized lesson plans to serve needs of average, advanced and remedial students.
  • Implemented district-mandated curriculum for sixth grade ELA, Math, Science and Global Studies instruction and prepared lesson plans to meet teaching goals.
  • Guided students through transition from elementary environments to middle school with new standards and requirements.
  • Prepared students for yearly assessment tests by covering required materials.
  • Helped begin process of preparing students for high school-level academics by setting strong standards for rigorous learning.

Assistant Athletic Director/Coach

Mount Airy Bantams Youth Association
08.2007 - Current
  • Responsible for day-to-day operations of organization's football program.
  • Actively sought funding for football program and cheerleading programs, as well for development of other programming.
  • Registration of players and coaches including background checks.
  • Taught youth fundamentals of football - specifically the quarterback position, while emphasizing the importance of education and community involvement.
  • Coached all levels ages 4-14

Preschool Lead Teacher

Community Council Education Services
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Responsible for planning and implementing lesson plans for students with behavioral or developmental special needs
  • Prepared notes to track goals for the agency and graduate students to kindergarten or other child care services
  • Responsible for ensuring the safety of students throughout the neighborhood on daily walks
  • Created opportunities to measure cooperative play and ability to share.
  • Prepared meals for students.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
  • Administered assessments for each child and tracked results
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.

English Teacher

Imhotep Institute Charter High School
08.2007 - 06.2009
  • Responsible for implementation of AP English curriculum according to PA state standards.
  • Maintained classroom behavior expectations with fairness and temperance, while engaging students in constructive learning activities.
  • Utilized a variety of instructional strategies, media, and technology to foster development and use of critical thinking and problem solving skills to develop effective and interesting lesson plans.


Store Manager

AutoZone
12.2015 - 07.2017
  • Responsible for management of inventory, cash flow, sales and staff.
  • Monitor employee training requirements and update them as needed.
  • Responsible for day to day opening and closing of store.
  • Created schedules for full and part-time employees.
  • Scheduled vendors to insure store is in excellent condition.
  • Received and logged all shipments.
  • Store was third in the region in sales.
  • All other responsibilities as needed.

Marketing Coordinator

Ruffhouse Records
06.2013 - 11.2015
  • Created marketing plans for artists and tracked their progress through analytics, media and consumer feedback, while distributing materials through various mediums to regional representatives.
  • Organized and planned events through the acquisition of sponsors and maintaining strategic partnerships, while managing all travel and lodging for multiple artists and tours.
  • Mange branding for the label and its artists through slogans and titles for shows in-development, by maintaining all social media platforms for label and artists including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google Plus, Vine, Spotify, and Instagram.
  • Performed A&R duties including selection of beats for artists, recruitment and screening of potential acts, judging of talent competitions and other duties as assigned.
  • Assisted in the promotion and marketing resulting in artist reaching #18 on the contemporary R&B charts.

Curator

Street & Curb Gallery
09.2014 - 05.2015
  • Designed and implemented marketing, sales and booking models.
  • Established social media presence and procured local and national media coverage.
  • Organized, advertised, and planned events and meetings to bring awareness to the public about the establishment and its current and future exhibitions.
  • Procured talented individuals, performing artists and musicians to entertain guests during special events.
  • Managed all paper and digital documentation related to accessions, loans, transfers and other collections-related transactions
  • Networked at creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local areas.
  • Actively engaged with all stakeholders during events by tracking attendance, supervising volunteer staff and welcoming guests.

Sales Director

Modus, Inc
07.2010 - 05.2013
  • Responsible for the prospecting and procurement of new clients for application sales and for technology and business solutions.
  • Created a social media strategy for new product launches as well as the sales scripts and processes from leads to close.
  • Oversaw the creation and development of new applications.
  • Developed a pricing structure for services and products.
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • Created effective marketing campaigns to reinforce branding initiatives and maximize outreach.
  • Boosted revenue opportunities by initiating strategic sales strategies based on industry trend and competitive analysis.

Business Administrative Process Manager

ELKA International
02.2009 - 06.2010
  • Responsible for design and implementation of all processes related to the operation of Construction, Real Estate and Demolition aspects of the company.
  • Designed and distributed marketing materials in order to create leads including print ads and visual scripts.
  • Researched and inspected properties for potential acquisition, while collaborating with License and Inspection agents.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions


Coordinator, Client Relations Director, Dealership Facilitator

Chevy Chase Acura
03.2004 - 08.2007
  • Responsible for the customer service index.
  • President's Award winner for highest customer service index in the region and 3rd highest in the nation for 9 consecutive months.
  • Research and identify obstacles to the company's and individual employees' ability to meet "customer satisfaction performance standards.”
  • Identify customer needs and requests.
  • Analyze data and prepare recommendations and company reports based on trends within the company and within the industry.
  • Draft and distribute monthly reports of dealership activity to upper management and ownership.
  • Maintain up-to-date market data files.
  • Distribute industry magazines and periodicals to management and employees.
  • Conduct regular meetings to establish measurable objectives, initiate action plans, and train company team in the achievement of goals for customer satisfaction and business growth.
  • Contact clients to promote available services and products.
  • Provide personalized attention to specific customer's needs and requests.
  • Resolve customer and company disagreements on behalf of the company.
  • Exercise discretion in disbursing large store credits to dissatisfied clients.
  • Provide communication for employees to upper management.

Asst. Head Coach/ Offensive Coordinator

Philadelphia Steelers, IFL
01.2009 - 11.2013
  • Coached young men 18 years of age and up reinforcing game fundamentals with emphasis on offense.
  • Responsible for design and implementation of plays, managed personnel according to need and talent, provided pre-game scouting reports and in-game adjustments.
  • 2012 IFL Champions, 2011 Northern Conference Red Division Champions.
  • 2010 IFL Northern Conference Champions.

Education

Master of Science - Sports and Recreation and Management

Temple University
05.2024

Bachelors of Arts - English

Montclair State University
Upper Montclair, NJ
2004

Skills

  • Organization and Time Management
  • Decision Making
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Training and Development
  • Team-building
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Written Communication
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Participant Success Coordinator

Philadelphia OIC
01.2022 - 01.2023

Independent Contractor

Uber
06.2020 - Current

Sixth Grade Lead Teacher

Global Leadership Academy Southwest Charter School
11.2018 - 06.2020

Preschool Lead Teacher

Community Council Education Services
07.2017 - 06.2018

Store Manager

AutoZone
12.2015 - 07.2017

Curator

Street & Curb Gallery
09.2014 - 05.2015

Marketing Coordinator

Ruffhouse Records
06.2013 - 11.2015

Sales Director

Modus, Inc
07.2010 - 05.2013

Business Administrative Process Manager

ELKA International
02.2009 - 06.2010

Asst. Head Coach/ Offensive Coordinator

Philadelphia Steelers, IFL
01.2009 - 11.2013

Assistant Athletic Director/Coach

Mount Airy Bantams Youth Association
08.2007 - Current

English Teacher

Imhotep Institute Charter High School
08.2007 - 06.2009

Coordinator, Client Relations Director, Dealership Facilitator

Chevy Chase Acura
03.2004 - 08.2007

Master of Science - Sports and Recreation and Management

Temple University

Bachelors of Arts - English

Montclair State University
Samuel Morgan