Seth Reynolds
Bainbridge,NY
Summary
Ambitious and goal-driven USAF Veteran with strong leadership and sell-in strategies. Adept at cultivating productive client relationships through positive rapport, tailored solutions and client engagement. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Prevention Educator
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council
Delhi, NY
08.2018 - Current
- Developed educational materials to support the implementation of evidence-based health promotion programs throughout Delaware County, NY schools.
- Developed lesson plans and presentation materials for classes specializing in alcoholic beverage consumption, vaping, and drug use. Focused on developing personal goals, communication, peer pressure, and positive self-talk.
- Led Teen Intervene Program - Guided Interview Approach working with adolescents who have been caught or suspected of using substances.
- Assisted with the evaluation of program effectiveness by collecting data from participants and analyzing results.
- Prepared reports detailing program activities, outcomes, and recommendations for future initiatives.
- Created partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources and services related to health education efforts.
- Maintained current knowledge of relevant research findings related to public health issues.
- Engaged in policy advocacy work at the state and national level regarding health promotion initiatives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including medical staff, social workers, counselors, educators., in order to develop comprehensive plans for addressing public health concerns.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders involved in public health initiatives such as government agencies, non-profits, schools..
- Monitored progress towards project goals through regular meetings with team members and other partners involved in the initiative.
- Developed innovative approaches for delivering information about preventive healthcare practices that are tailored to specific audiences.
- Contributed content for websites dedicated to providing accurate information about various aspects of preventative healthcare practices.
- Developed promotional materials for upcoming events related to public health initiatives.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as conferences or trainings related to the field of prevention education.
- Conducted needs assessments in order to identify gaps in knowledge and areas of improvement within communities served.
Teacher Substitute
Walton and Downsville Central School
Walton/Downsville, NY
09.2006 - 06.2019
- Planned and conducted lessons in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through observation, testing, and other methods.
- Provided guidance to students regarding their educational goals.
- Encouraged students to think critically about topics discussed in class.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and support staff to ensure optimal student success.
- Provided feedback on assignments to help facilitate improvement in student performance.
- Managed classroom discipline effectively while maintaining a positive learning atmosphere.
- Attended faculty meetings and professional development sessions when requested.
- Prepared reports documenting student progress or lack thereof.
Personal Teacher's Aid
DCM) BOCES
Masonville, NY
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Provided 1:1 aid to students with behavioral problems and special needs
- Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Specialized Foster Parent
Delaware Opportunities – DSS
Sidney, NY
07.2009 - 08.2015
- Provide care for at-risk youth in an agency operated and owned foster home providing a family atmosphere with boundaries and positive reinforcement
- Supervise and mentor Support Staff
- Schedule client appointments, lessons, tutoring
- Coordinate activities and fundraiser events
- Direct support mentor including: Independent Living Skills, Tutoring, Recreation activities.
- Supported the development of healthy life skills through positive reinforcement and guidance.
- Maintained open communication with social workers and caseworkers to ensure best outcomes for foster child.
- Developed individualized plans to meet each child's unique emotional and physical needs.
- Cultivated meaningful relationships with foster children by providing emotional support during times of crisis or transition.
- Monitored progress of each foster child in order to identify areas of improvement or concern.
- Participated in meetings with other professionals involved in the case such as lawyers, judges and therapists.
- Attended trainings and workshops on topics related to fostering such as trauma-informed care and attachment theory.
- Organized medical appointments for foster children according to their individual health needs.
- Facilitated visits between foster children and birth families when appropriate.
- Collaborated with local organizations that provided additional resources for the family unit.
- Established clear boundaries while interacting with the children as needed to promote safety and stability.
- Encouraged involvement in extracurricular activities that promoted learning, creativity, self-expression, teamwork and leadership.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to positive growth by modeling respectful behavior towards others.
- Actively listened to understand the feelings behind statements made by the foster children.
- Utilized problem solving techniques when addressing challenging behaviors exhibited by the youth.
- Developed comprehensive client-driven case plan with short and long-term goals.
- Identified services and activities within local community to facilitate access by those with special needs.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
Director
Beaverkill Valley Day Camp
Roscoe, NY
06.2002 - 08.2008
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- Developed and implemented camp curriculum, activities and policies for prominent camp attended by some of America's most wealthy families.
- Organized and supervised staff training sessions.
- Lead weekly meetings with counselors to discuss any issues or concerns they may have had during their shifts.
- Actively participated in community outreach initiatives designed to attract more families into enrolling their children in the summer camp program.
- Promoted positive work environment and staff motivation through effective communication and supportive team building activities.
- Facilitated team-building activities to promote camaraderie among staff members.
- Organized special events such as field trips, talent shows, carnivals and barbecues.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training new counselors.
- Provided guidance to counselors on how to manage difficult situations with campers.
- Created schedules for counselors, ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and campers in a timely manner.
- Compiled weekly reports detailing progress made by each camper group throughout the summer program season.
- Conducted end-of-season evaluations of counselors and other support staff.
Football Coach
Oneonta High School
Oneonta, NY
08.2002 - 11.2002
- Developed and implemented comprehensive practice plans to ensure players were prepared for upcoming games.
- Created and enforced team rules to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline among the athletes.
- Conducted regular meetings with players to discuss strategies, techniques, and game plans.
- Monitored player performance on a daily basis and provided feedback for improvement.
- Assisted in recruiting talented student-athletes by attending high school football showcases.
- Organized fundraising events to support the program's budget needs.
- Directed weekly film sessions to review opponents' tendencies and highlight areas of improvement for own team.
- Provided individual instruction on proper technique and position fundamentals during practices.
- Maintained accurate records of all team activities including attendance, training regimens, and game results.
Electronic Systems Security Assessment (ESSA)
United States Air Force, USAF
, International
07.1997 - 02.2001
- Performed electronic systems security assessment operations, including collection, analysis, and processing of a friendly command, control, and communications electronic emissions
- Applied intelligence processes and functions to determine hostile intelligence threat to friendly communications
- Supervised ESSA operations including basic and intermediate collection and processing, and Red Force jamming and deception
- Prepared and distributed reports on hostile intelligence threats
- Prepared and presented briefings on the same
- Collected, processed, and analyzed friendly electronic emissions
- Compiled and maintained databases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
05.2006
Some College (No Degree) - History
05.2003
Defensive C3CM Specialist -
06.1997
- Applications of DOD and USAF information security program requirements, including:
- Fundamentals of communications and non-communications systems.
- Administrative and operational C3 and functions of USAF.
- Geopolitics and hostile intelligence threat to the U.S. planning and briefing.
- Communication security monitoring, transcribing, analyzing, and reporting.
High School Diploma -
06.1995
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Management
- Solution Selling
- KPI Tracking
- Staff Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Proposal Development
- Goal Setting
- Prospecting Skills
- Persuasive Negotiations
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Consultative Sales
- Relationship Building
- Excellent Communication Skills
Honors And Awards
- United States Southern Command Certificate of Appreciation, Exceptional meritorious achievement as a Telephone Systems Interceptor Operator on the Joint Communications Security Team. Enabled United States Southern Command to improve their defensive posture during use of Defense Information Systems Network for exercise WINTER PICNIC from 12 to 17 September 1999. Dedication and technical skills provided critical operational support and information operations during this exercise.
- United States Air Force Achievement Medal, Outstanding Achievement – 23 April to 18 June 1999. Demonstrated outstanding performance in the collection, analysis, and reporting of the 31st Air Expeditionary Wing Intelligence disclosures during Operation ALLIED FORCE. Chartered with protecting the lives of combat aircrews, analyzed and reported over 50,000 calls, identifying more than 50 vital intelligence disclosures. Efforts during this operation drove changes to the planning process and mission profiles, with several combat sorties halted on the runway until target sets were changed.
Volunteer Experience
- Walton Youth Football League, Coach of the Little Jets team (11-12 year olds)
- Oneonta High School Football, Volunteer coach for the Varsity football team. Offensive/Defensive Line Coach. Helped team reach first-ever Sectional Championship game.
- Brooks AFB – Squadron Intramural Sports Program, Volunteer Coach – Squadron Softball, Volleyball, and Flag Football teams
- Goodfellow AFB – Christmas in April Project, Group Volunteer Project – Worked with other students and staff members of Goodfellow AFB, volunteering over 100 hours of work spread across 5+ weekends. During this time, the group helped retired citizens of San Angelo, Texas repair their homes.
- Seton Home Project, San Antonio, TX, Group Volunteer Project – Helped to improve and repair a home for young single mothers.
Accomplishments
United States Southern Command, Certificate of Appreciation
- Exceptional meritorious achievement as a Telephone Systems Interceptor Operator on the Joint Communications Security Team. Enabled United States Southern Command to improve their defensive posture during use of Defense Information Systems Network for exercise WINTER PICNIC from 12 to 17 September 1999. Dedication and technical skills provided critical operational support and information operations during this exercise.
United States Air Force, Outstanding Achievement Medal
23 April to 18 June 1999.
- Demonstrated outstanding performance in the collection, analysis, and reporting of the 31st Air Expeditionary Wing Intelligence disclosures during Operation ALLIED FORCE. Chartered with protecting the lives of combat aircrews, analyzed and reported over 50,000 calls, identifying more than 50 vital intelligence disclosures. Efforts during this operation drove changes to the planning process and mission profiles, with several combat sorties halted on the runway until target sets were changed.
Affiliations
United States Air Force Rugby
- Selected and competed in the ALL-Air Force Rugby try-outs.
Brooks Air Force Base Intramural All-Star Program
Participated on the Base Volleyball and Softball teams.
- Competed at the USAF Command Tournaments for Brooks AFB in Volleyball and Softball.
Cortland State College
- Member of the College Football team.
Avid Local Softball League Pitcher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Prevention Educator - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council
08.2018 - Current
Personal Teacher's Aid - DCM) BOCES
08.2015 - 06.2018
Specialized Foster Parent - Delaware Opportunities – DSS
07.2009 - 08.2015
Teacher Substitute - Walton and Downsville Central School
09.2006 - 06.2019
Football Coach - Oneonta High School
08.2002 - 11.2002
Director - Beaverkill Valley Day Camp
06.2002 - 08.2008
Electronic Systems Security Assessment (ESSA) - United States Air Force, USAF
07.1997 - 02.2001
Cortland State College - Bachelor of Science, History
Oneonta State College - Some College (No Degree), History
Military Training - Defensive C3CM Specialist,
Walton Central School - High School Diploma,
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