THERIS HOWARD
Prichard
Summary
Dynamic Youth Development Professional with a proven track record at D.E.T.O.U.R, skilled in program development and fostering positive environments. Expert in life skills education and fundraising, successfully instituted a mentoring program that enhanced student engagement. Adept at building relationships and ensuring safety, with a Class A commercial driver's license. I have over 30 years of Coaching experience at a chosen level. I served in my community of Prichard, Alabama coaching youth basketball and mentoring youth in life skills. During this tenure I have won Alabama Parks and Recreation State Championships, SERC Regional Championships on the High School Freshman & Sophomore levels. I've coached and won many championships in AAU basketball tournaments. I train middle school & high school kids in Basketball fundamentals & Skill development. I played Basketball in the NJCC for Bishop State Community College under the legendary Coach J.D Shelwood 1998 -2000. I also assisted coach under Coach J.D. Shelwood at Bishop State Community College during my undergrad at the University of South Alabama during the years of 2001 - 2005. I'm currently the Athletic & Recreation Director for the Prichard Housing Authority Recreation Department.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation/Athletic Director & Coordinator
Prichard Housing Authority
06.2017 - Current
- Youth & Senior Recreation Program Development
- Athletic Program Development
- Head AAU Championship Basketball Coach (High School/Middle School)
- Participated in training and development programs to maximize opportunities for self-development.
- Secured grant funding for special projects or initiatives to enhance community recreational opportunities further.
- Provided emotional support to family members, ensuring safety and well-being of loved ones.
- Head Youth Basketball Coach Boys/Girls 12U - 18U Division
- Facility Management
- Driver
- Senior Citizen Exercise Coordinator
Youth Development Professional
DETOUR
10.2014 - Current
- Founded and developed D.E.T.O.U.R KIDS (501c3)
- Supervised youth and maintained security for each child under care.
- Managed conflict and emergencies in a calm and professional manner.
- Worked directly with at-risk or youth offenders to improve life skills.
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community.
- Instituted mentoring program between 5th and 12th-grade students, increasing student development and enthusiasm for learning.
- Planned and executed activities to promote character, social and athletic skills development.
- Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Transported kids safely to and from practices and scheduled events.
- Developed relationships with other organizations in effort to enhance and open our youth to other positive groups.
- Raised funding and created budgets to provide services for our youth and young adults.
DRIVER
Siteone Landscape Supply Inc.
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Ensured that goods and products were delivered to the customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Assessed vehicle after each shift for damage and kept it properly cleaned and maintained.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations.
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service.
Youth Counselor
YMCA
01.2006 - 06.2009
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Took part in sports and other activities, including basketball games, movie nights, swimming, volleyball soccer, baseball/softball, football, summer camps/adventure camps, bowling with children, etc.
- Drove YMCA camp kids to and from field trips and other scheduled activities.
- Supervised and helped kids with academics during the YMCA after school program
- Drove the YMCA bus to pick kids up from school and bring them to the branch for the YMCA after school program.
- Supervised and assisted members in weight training.
- Was certified in CPR, and as a life guard.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Education - Exercise Science
University Of South Alabama
Mobile, AL2006
Associate In General Education - General Studies
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL2001
Skills
- Physical Education/Recreation Major( University of South Alabama)
- Associate Degree in General Education (Bishop State Community College)
- Program development
- Teacher/Youth Counselor
- People skills
- Fundraising/Promotions
- Organizational
- Facility Management
- Music/Video production
- Middle School & High School Basketball fundamental Skills development
- NJCC Basketball Recruitment skills
- Computer software
- Typing
- Head Coaching Skills
- Life skills education
- Outdoor skills
- Cub Scouting/Boy Scouting/Sea Scouting
- Security awareness
- Positive environment planning
- Goal setting
- Documentation skills
- Continuous supervision
- Class A commercial drivers license with a passenger's endorsement
- Homework assistance
- Classroom discipline
- Travel planning
- Group learning mechanics
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Effective time management
- Student motivation
- Critical thinking
- Documentation and reporting
- Memorization and recall
- Special education
- Active listening
- Positive reinforcement
- Customer-service oriented
- Youth Mentoring & Life development skills
- Public Speaker
- Motivational Speaker
- Music & Video Production Skills
- Actor/Writer & Poet
- Talent Scout
- Communication Skills
- Trip/Vacation Planning Skills
Certification
- NAYS (National Alliance for Youth Sports)
- Class A Commercial Drivers License with a Passengers endorsement
- 501(c)3 Certified
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Recreation/Athletic Director & Coordinator
Prichard Housing Authority
06.2017 - Current
Youth Development Professional
DETOUR
10.2014 - Current
DRIVER
Siteone Landscape Supply Inc.
01.2013 - 06.2017
Youth Counselor
YMCA
01.2006 - 06.2009
Bachelor Of Science In Education - Exercise Science
University Of South Alabama
Associate In General Education - General Studies
Bishop State Community College
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