Professional Experience Georgia State University/ Perimeter: Clarkston, Georgia Health, Wellness and Recreation Coordinator, August 2008 Present

Robert A. Edwards

2626 Deann Drive

Ellenwood, Georgia 30294

[e-mail]

404 642 -1089

Professional Experience

Georgia State University/ Perimeter: Clarkston, Georgia Health, Wellness and Recreation Coordinator, August 2008 - Present

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  Assist in designing a holistic wellness curricula and instructions that develop the knowledge, attitude, and skills, to adopt and maintain physically active lifestyles.
  
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  Provide extracurricular physical activity programs that meet the needs and interest of all students and staff.
  
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  Coordinates health education curricula and instruction that helps students develop the knowledge, attitude, behavioral skills and confidence needed to adopt and maintain physically active and healthy lifestyles.
  
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  Provides physical and social environment that encourage and enables safe and enjoyable physical activities.
  
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  Implement safety procedures and provide instruction on equipment usage.
  
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  Assess physical activity patterns, counsel physical activity, refer participants to appropriate programs, and advocate for physical activity instruction and programs.
  
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  Coordinates with other essential departments to support students’ needs and programming.
  
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  Provides planned and sequential health education curricula that promotes lifelong participation that draw on social cognitive theory and emphasize physical activity as a component of a healthy lifestyle.
  
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  Promote collaboration among athletics, health education, staff and faculty in related areas.
  
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  Use active learning strategies to emphasize enjoyable participation in programs.
  
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  Utilize Abode and Microsoft programs for marketing campaigns.
  
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  Recruit, train, schedule and supervise the wellness specialist, facility attendants, lifeguards, fitness instructors, office clerk, volunteers.
  
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  Coordinates and provides 4 staff training and development a year on departmental policies and procedures.
  
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  Plan and market wellness programs recruiting participation from students and employees.
  
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  Manage and coordinates daily operations of the recreational facilities which includes - gym, swimming pool, fitness/cardio center, weight room, soccer fields, tennis courts.
  
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  Supervise all intramural sports and activities that meets the recreational and leisure needs of the students and campus community.
  
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  Plan and supervise the college upward bound summer recreational program for the last 4 years with 100 high school students participates.
  
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  High level of public contact with students, faculty and community.
  
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  Serves as a member of the GRSA scholarship committee.
  
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  Organized several community health and wellness fairs for 200 students and staff.
  
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  Demonstrates the abilities to works with diverse students and employee populations.
  
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  Received several Awards for recognition of great customer service to the college community.
  

Martin Luther King High School: Lithonia, Georgia

Varsity Offensive Coordinator/ Offensive line Coach/Special team Coordinator/certified teacher, July 2004 - January 2009

2007-2008 AAAAA Region Champion, Quarter Finals State playoff, (12-1)

2005-2006 AAAAA Region Runners up, second round playoff, (10-2)

2004-2005 AAA Region Champs, Second round playoff, (10-2)

2003-2004 AAA GHSAA, Semi Final football state playoff, Georgia Dome, (11-2)

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  Coached Quarterbacks on reads, drop steps and game plans day to day.
  
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  Made adjustments and input into offensive schemes during games, implemented blocking schemes for the offensive game plans – multiple offensive schemes.
  
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  Coached all phases of special teams – monitored study hall.
  
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  Implemented bigger, faster, stronger conditioning program.
  
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  Responsible for classroom supervision and daily lesson plans.
  
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  Taught methods and material for physical education classes.
  

Morrow High School: Morrow, Georgia

Varsity Offensive Coordinator/Offensive line Coach/Strength and conditioning coach

August 2003 - June 2004

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  Implemented blocking schemes and offensive game plans.
  
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  Designed and organized all facets of speed and strength training.
  
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  Coached and taught Offensive schemes for O-line/Inside and outside zone blocking schemes.
  
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  Coached Quarterbacks, reads and drops and routes for receivers.
  
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  Implemented all aspect of offensive schemes and game plans for a multiple offense.
  

Westlake High School: Atlanta, Georgia

Varsity Offensive Coordinator/Offensive line coach/Strength and conditioning coach/certified teacher, August 2000 - March 2003 and January 2008 - January 2009

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  Responsible for coordinating and installing offensive schemes and game plan.
  
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  Implemented all aspect of a high school football program, including implementing study hall and mentoring program.
  
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  Implemented strength and conditioning training and Offensive line blocking schemes.
  
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  Coached 15 Division I and II level Football players while at Westlake High School.
  

2002-2003, 5 AAAA B Region Champion, 2nd Round GHSAA Football State Playoff (9-3)

2001-2002, 5 AAAA Region, 2nd Round GHSAA Football State Playoff (10-2)

2000-2001, 5 AAAA Region Champion, 2nd Round GHSAA Football State Playoff (10-2)

River wood High School: 5900 Heard Drive, Atlanta, Georgia

Head Football Coach/ certified Physical Education Teacher, August 1997 - June 2000

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  Responsible for the total organization and managing of a high school football program
  
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  Implemented strength and conditioning program.
  
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  Experienced working with parents and booster club.
  
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  Developed and implemented lesson plans and curriculums and study hall.
  
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  Managed athletic budget, and supervise eight assistant coaches, Public relations experience.
  
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  Assisted student athletes in recruiting, 15 wins and 15 losses as head football coach.
  
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  Organized transportation, held various football camps.
  
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  Coached and implemented all phases of special teams.
  
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  Inventoried and purchased equipment, organized fundraisers and work with athletic booster club.
  
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  Abilities to interact with school administration, faculty, staff and students.
  
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  Classroom management skill
  
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  Developed lesson plans for high school curriculum.
  
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  Supervised and instructed 3 physical education classes per semester.
  

Mercer University: Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, Georgia

Wellness and Recreation coordinator, February 1995 - August 1997

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  Attended campus meeting with the college Dean and students to advice on the wellness programs.
  
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  Supervised all staff, assigned staff work schedule, Evaluated staff performance.
  
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  Organized intramural league.
  
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  Inspected and managed facilities, coordinated programs, organized records and documentation.
  
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  Contracted instructors to teach fitness classes and seminars.
  
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  Promoted and marketed programs and events, managed recreation budgets..
  
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  Interpersonal and communication skills.
  
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  Organized and implemented a variety of wellness and seminar classes for college students, faculty and staff.
  
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  Supervised all staff including, lifeguards, and gym attendants.
  
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  Instructed fitness and weight room classes.
  
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  Provided wellness information, recourses and referral to students and employees.
  

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  Morehouse College: 841 West view Drive, Atlanta, Georgia Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach , March 1994 - Februarys 1997
  

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  Responsible for recruiting, counseling and coaching a Division II level football team.
  
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  Public relations experience and develop travel agendas.
  
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  Developed offensive game plans.
  
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  Supervised and organize Offensive football staff.
  
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  Knowledgeable about offensive line technique and skill development. Inside and outside zone blocking.
  
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  Implemented blocking schemes for offensive game plans.
  
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  Implemented strength and condition/speed training for the team.
  
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  Coordinated all offensive positions, installed all aspect of offensive schemes and game plans.
  
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  Implemented study hall and academic counseling.
  
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  Coached Quarterbacks and reads, drops, and game preparation.
  
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  Monitored athletes academics and study sessions.
  
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  Developed travel agendas for the football season.
  
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  Recruited high school student athletes from southeastern states for the football program.
  
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  Organized practice schedules for the week.
  

MOREHOUSE College: 841 West view Drive, Atlanta, Georgia

Assistant Football Coach/Offensive Line, August 1983 - December 1989

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  Responsible for recruiting and coaching offensive lineman and other major administrative responsibilities.
  
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  Management and organizational skills that's required to be a Division II College level Assistant football coach.
  
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  Responsible for implementing strength and conditioning program.
  
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  Input in the preparation of game plans.
  
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  Knowledgeable about OL/DL blocking/defensive techniques and skill development
  
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  Worked with all phases of special teams.
  
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  Implemented study hall and academic counseling, and coordinated team activities.
  
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  Abilities to interact with school administration, faculty, staff and students.
  
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  Monitored and supervised the athletic dorms.
  

Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta: Samuel L. Jones club, 450 Eastlake Drive, Decatur, Georgia, Club Director, May 1991 - March 1994

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  Manage swimming pool and all other recreational facilities.
  
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  Recruited volunteers and over 300 youth members.
  
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  Worked with board members on community projects and fundraisers.
  
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  Provided staff training, evaluated staff performance.
  
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  Enforced organizational policies and procedures.
  
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  Developed weekly staff schedules.
  
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  Supervised all staff which included lifeguards, game room attendants, gym assistants, educational specialist, sports director, membership clerk, volunteers.
  
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  Coordinated events and community programs with other agencies from the local community.
  
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  Collected program membership fees, Completed reports and documentation.
  
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  Marketed and promoted Recreational programs, activities and events.
  
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  Responsible for planning, organizing and implementation of a year round and after school youth recreational sports program.
  
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  Experienced managing program budgets.
  
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  Supervised 200 youth ages 8-17 years old as members of the club.
  
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  Planned and supervised a variety of field trips and special events.
  
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  Supervised all youth sports teams and activities.
  
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  Encouraged collaborative relationships with outside vendors and agencies.
  

Boys and Girls club of Metro Atlanta: Whitehead Boys and Girls Club, 1000 Lakewood Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia, Physical Education Director, March 1990 - May 1991

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  Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing a year round Sports Program for ages 6-18 years old members.
  
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  Organized Seasonal Sports Leagues and Tournaments.
  
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  Recruited and trained volunteer coaches and referees.
  
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  Coached and instructed organized sports clinic.
  
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  Organized intramural sports leagues.
  
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  Instructed health classes for youths.
  
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  Supervised 200 plus club members and 300 members during the summer.
  
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  Responsible for the up keep of recreational facilities, gym, locker rooms and swimming pool.
  
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  Purchased uniforms and equipment for all sports teams.
  

Master of Arts and science: Education

Central Michigan University

Graduated: May 2003
Bachelor of Arts and Science: Major: Health and Physical Education, Minor: Recreation

Morehouse College, Atlanta Ga.

Graduated: May 1983

Volunteering, Workshops and Conferences

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  25+ years of Coaching Experience
  
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  Public Relations Skills
  
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  Experience working with Booster Clubs and Budgets
  
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  Successful Coaching Experience for more than 13 years on college Level and 12 plus years on the High School level
  
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  Fitness instructor certification from a recognized national organization
  
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  Demonstrates the ability to work with a diverse student and faculty population
  
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  Knowledgeable about recreational budgetary processes
  
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  Received a B.A. Degree in Health and Physical Education, 1983
  
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  Received a Master’s Degree in Education, May 2003
  
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  Academic Counseling with Student Athletics
  
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  Knowledge about a wide variety of exercise equipment
  
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  Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for both College and High School Football programs
  
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  Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and NCAA Clearing House Standard High School Athletes
  
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  knowledgeable concerning instructional techniques
  
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  Recruiting Base in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Alabama
  
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  knowledge concerning injury prevention and first aid
  
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  Fitness and wellness counseling for youth and adults
  
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  CPR and First Aid/Safety certified
  
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  Therapeutic and Crisis Intervention Training
  
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  Fresh start tobacco cessation facilitator certified
  
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  Volunteered for the 12th annual teacher recruitment fair 700 teacher registered for this event
  
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  Member of both GRSA and NIRSA recreation associations
  

Reference
Rodney Pegues, Director of wellness and recreation department 678-891-2728

Georgia State University Perimeter College

Atlanta, Georgia 30331
Roderick Moore

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach 305-213-0085 (cell)

Florida International University

11200 Tamiami Trail

Miami, Florida 33199
Corey Jarvis Head Football Coach 478-960-0079 (cell)

B.E.Mays., High School

Atlanta, Georgia 30038