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Richard Jones
Co-Administrator / Co-Coordinator, The Early Learning Tree
Location: Dayton, OH United States
Joined: May 1st, 2017

About (request update)

I collect African American male action figures (605 and counting); I am a huge Malcolm X admirer; I enjoy watching black films from various eras; I have traveled to South Africa and London for my birthdays and have also drove cross country; I have survived 2 near-death experiences (1997 / 2008).

Current Whereabouts:

Trying to figure it ou as I turn 50!

Life & Professional Aspirations:

One goal is to participate on The Amazing Race, and ultimately I would love to write for The Young and the Restless and create / write / and executive produce my own serial.

Education (request update)

High School: Jefferson Senior High in Dayton, OH class of 1985

Activities & Accomplishments:

Peer Group, Junior Achievement, I cannot recall much, it was over 30 years ago.

Best Memories:

Surviving daily bullying.

Experience

I currently work with The Early Learning Tree as Co-Administrator / Co-Coordinator
I have 25 years of experience working in the Other industry.

Co-administrator and Co-coordinator | The Early Learning Tree
From March 2017 to Current • 9 year(s)
Enrolled new families for day care and after school programs, supervised staff, maintained records, and planned summer activities for children ages 5-12.

Lead Teacher and Summer Camp Coordinator | Grace United Early Learning Center
From March 2015 to August 2016 • 1 year(s)
Responsible for curriculum planning, communicated with parents, implemented student registration for summer camp, and facilitated staff activities.

Program Assistant and Tutor | Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA
From September 2009 to December 2015 • 6 year(s)
Created educational and physical activities environment, assisted with student development goals, and obtained multiple certifications.

After School Program Coordinator | Westbrooke Village Elementary School
From March 2015 to April 2015 • 0 year(s)
Planned and implemented classroom activities ensuring children's social, physical, spiritual, and mental development in after school program.

Resident Advisor | Morehouse College
From August 2006 to July 2008 • 2 year(s)
Dealt with campus community residents, assisted with relationship and academic challenges, served as role model following regulations.

Mentor/Chaperone | Morehouse College
From June 2006 to June 2008 • 2 year(s)
Prepared African American males for college success, led leadership development and writing skills during summer institute.

Senior Staff Writer | San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
From June 2000 to November 2000 • 0 year(s)
Wrote over 100 articles in 6 months for weekly newspaper serving African American population, had own column and front page coverage.

Corporate Communications Intern | Delta Air Lines
From January 1997 to May 1997 • 0 year(s)
Wrote press releases and industry articles for employees, coordinated media events involving 500+ middle school students.

Unit Supply Specialist | United States Army
From October 1987 to November 1990 • 3 year(s)
Trained personnel for supply duties and maintained small arms, won 'Best Supply Room' award two consecutive years.

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