Program Manager of Advance Peace Fresno , 01/2020 - 05/2021 Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission , Fresno , CA
Supervisor , 01/2018 - 01/2020
KYJO Foster Care , Fresno , CA
Life Skills Coach , 01/2017 - 01/2020
KYJO Foster Care , Fresno , CA
Professional Athlete , 05/2012 - 12/2016
National Football League (NFL)
Successfully planted Fresno branch of Advance Peace, gun violence reduction program with locations in California, Texas, New York, and England.
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Hired 6 staff; Managed over $1million in grant funding.• Provided operational oversight including staff onboarding and training, budget management and resource development.
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Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
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Coordinated and led staff meetings.•
Provided bridge between staff and administration to create healthy and positive work environment.
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Built team chemistry through solution based collaborative meetings and activities.
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Cultivated productive relationships with community members and potential partners.
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Collaborated with administrators and managers on specific plans of action.
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Supervised, counseled, and managed 6 to 18 young men and women individually and in small group settings.
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Provided support and positive role modeling while enforcing daily program schedules.
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Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
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Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.•
Coached clients through difficult life circumstances.•
Provided insight and ideas to promote client growth.•
Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
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EDUCATION
M.Div, Theology
Fresno Pacific University - Fresno , CA
BA, Communications
Fresno State University - Fresno , CA
Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers, Toronto Argonauts.
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Lead Team chaplain 2013-2016.•
Assisted in creation of positive atmosphere in which athletes were able to bring their whole selves.
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Two-year defensive starter.•
Managed time effectively while traveling for games and attending practice.
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Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic.•
Negotiated multiple contracts including bonuses.•