ANGEL R. WARD
Charlotte
Summary
Multifaceted and results-driven leader pursuing a rewarding yet challenging opportunity to advance physical fitness career. I possess a comprehensive background in leading, coaching, and developing teams, and commitment to understanding health and fitness trends. My proven problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, critical thinking, and organizational skills will validate my qualifications for this professional opportunity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army, National Guard
12.2009 - 06.2016
- Maintain records of employee safety procedures/training, welfare wellness, and health reports
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assist with physical Fitness Training and Annual Fitness Test
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Recruiting and input staffing logistics
- Oversee performance reviews and improvement tracking systems
- Maintain employee orientation, development, training logistics, and individual recordkeeping
- Assisting with employee relations and grievances
Track and Field Coach
KIPP Ascend Charter School
12.2011 - 05.2013
- Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in the sport.
- Aid the head coach in enforcing discipline policies and emphasize sportsmanship and healthy life styles.
- Plan and set up activities, practices and games.
- Work with the head coach to maintain a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times.
- Develop appropriate practice plans and schedules as dictated by the head coach.
- Supervise students in locker rooms, at home and away games, and ensure appropriate behaviors.
- Travel with student athletes on the team both to and from away games.
- Ensure proper cleaning, maintenance of equipment and storage facilities.
- Assist head coach in providing a yearly inventory of all equipment.
- Work with the head coach in preparing practice and game schedules.
- Maintain necessary proper forms (student participation forms, sign in rosters, medical).
- Maintain necessary records and complete required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
- Work with the head coach and athletic administrator to ensure athletic eligibility.
- Work with the head coach to ensure that medical and safety requirements are followed.
Director - Youth and Environmental Education (EE) Divisions
Harris County Precinct One
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Direct a team of five site managers across five community centers to provide engaging programming to 2,000+ diverse students in grades K-12; program emphasis include science, animal safety, tutoring, educational enrichment, and sports and fitness
- Manage an annual administrative budget of +/- $2.5M across the youth and environmental education divisions which covered staffing, facilities maintenance, professional development trainings, and events
- Lead the annual candidate recruitment cycle process which included interviewing, hiring, training, and developing staff
- Execute performance management via leading one-on-one and team meetings, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, completing annual performance evaluations and appraisals, and administering disciplinary action as necessary
- Orchestrated and led the development of two five-year strategic plans for Youth and EE divisions which outlined measures to improve retention, community engagement, and expanding the program’s footprint
- Managed inventory of a large variety of animals including birds, alligators, snakes, etc
- In collaboration with animal care specialists
- Improved employee retention by approximately 20% through improving organizational culture and revamping the onboarding process
- Spearheaded and developed return to work initiatives amidst the COVID-19 pandemic; key implementing safety precautions in compliance with CDC regulations and local guidelines including masking, increased sanitization, and social distancing
Executive Director
Boys Hope, Girls Hope (BHGH) Illinois
06.2014 - 06.2019
- Designed and implemented scholar and staffing recruitment cycles
- Established new staffing job descriptions, positions, and created staffing and scholar profiles
- Executed performance management through leading team meetings, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, and completing annual performance evaluations for collegiate engagement coordinators, recruiters, and program/residential advisors
- Led the candidate selection process to interview, hire, train, and develop new staff
- Provided guidance to students aged 13-24 to aid them 'to and through' college
- Increased program retention by 46% (57% to 93%) through the establishment of partnerships and
Education
Masters in social work (MSW) - Leadership Development Concentration and School Intervention
Loyola University of Chicago
Group Fitness Instructor Certification - Fitness Instructor
American Council On Exercise
San Diego, CA12-2024
B.S. - Political Science and Sociology
Central Michigan University
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Clinical Group Therapist
- Performance Management
- Human Resources (HR)
- Recruitment
- Cultural Competency
- Strategic Planning
- Budget & Fiscal Management
- Program Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Training & Development
- Community Outreach & Engagement
Websites
Certification
- Group Fitness Instructor Certification (December 2024)
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (November 2024)
- Trauma Crisis Intervention Certification (2017)
Affiliations
Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Awardsrecognition
U.S. Army and Illinois National Guard Veteran (2016)
Timeline
Director - Youth and Environmental Education (EE) Divisions
Harris County Precinct One
07.2019 - 02.2022
Executive Director
Boys Hope, Girls Hope (BHGH) Illinois
06.2014 - 06.2019
Track and Field Coach
KIPP Ascend Charter School
12.2011 - 05.2013
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army, National Guard
12.2009 - 06.2016
B.S. - Political Science and Sociology
Central Michigan University
Masters in social work (MSW) - Leadership Development Concentration and School Intervention
Loyola University of Chicago
Group Fitness Instructor Certification - Fitness Instructor
American Council On Exercise
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