Jalon Edwards
Teen Director at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional EducationJan, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Teen Director
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Jul 2022 - Present
- Lead a team of 4 staff members in the development and execution of youth programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values. - Designed and implemented a holistic youth development curriculum, focusing on academic, social, and personal growth, resulting in a 70% increase in program engagement. - Fostered partnerships with local schools, community organizations, and businesses to provide additional resources and opportunities for youth and teen participants. - Supervised program activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants while maintaining a positive and inclusive environment. - Conducted regular assessments and evaluations to measure program effectiveness, making data-driven improvements to enhance outcomes. - Managed program budgets, allocated resources efficiently, and secured grants and donations to support program sustainability. - Provided mentorship and professional development opportunities for staff, promoting a culture of continuous learning and growth. -LGBTQIA+ Ally Representative for Club. -Serving on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Compliance Committee Show less
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Development Specialist
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Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
-Co-led a youth leadership group of 15 students, while assisting them with community service projects and guiding them through leadership, character development, and interpersonal skills -Fixed technical issues on Google Chromebooks to assist students in completing their academic coursework. -Supervised a small classroom of 19 middle to high school aged students while providing mentor services. -Co-led a youth leadership group of 15 students, while assisting them with community service projects and guiding them through leadership, character development, and interpersonal skills -Fixed technical issues on Google Chromebooks to assist students in completing their academic coursework. -Supervised a small classroom of 19 middle to high school aged students while providing mentor services.
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Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Election Worker
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Aug 2019 - Jul 2022
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Mt Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church
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St Petersburg, Florida, United States
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Bible and Boys Coordinator
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May 2021 - Jan 2022
-Researched and created exciting and engaging lessons for the youth program of about 30-50 middle and high school aged students. -Coordinated and ran the training for adult mentors on how to use the lesson plans and effectively deliver the curriculum. -Led large and small group discussions for students and adult mentor groups. -Researched and created exciting and engaging lessons for the youth program of about 30-50 middle and high school aged students. -Coordinated and ran the training for adult mentors on how to use the lesson plans and effectively deliver the curriculum. -Led large and small group discussions for students and adult mentor groups.
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Allied Universal
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United States
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Security Officer
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Feb 2021 - Jul 2021
-Displayed exceptional customer service and communication skills -Used intermediate computer skills to operate innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites -Displayed the ability to handle crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently -Displayed exceptional customer service and communication skills -Used intermediate computer skills to operate innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites -Displayed the ability to handle crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
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WHELAN EVENT STAFFING SERVICES, INC.
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United States
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Security Guard
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
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Abercombie & Fitch Kids
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Stock Associate
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
-Maintained merchandise flow -Filled and fixed presentation standards throughout the store and the stockroom -Organized work area -Assisted customers and employees with finding merchandise -Maintained merchandise flow -Filled and fixed presentation standards throughout the store and the stockroom -Organized work area -Assisted customers and employees with finding merchandise
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Combat Engineer
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Jan 2015 - May 2016
-Worked quickly and skillfully to help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions -constructing bridges -Cleared barriers with explosives -Detected and avoided mines and other environmental hazards -Provided expertise and come up with quick and creative engineering solutions -Constructed fighting positions, fixed and floating bridges, and obstacles and defense positions -Worked quickly and skillfully to help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions -constructing bridges -Cleared barriers with explosives -Detected and avoided mines and other environmental hazards -Provided expertise and come up with quick and creative engineering solutions -Constructed fighting positions, fixed and floating bridges, and obstacles and defense positions
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Education
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Liberty University
Master of Divinity - MDiv, Family and Youth Ministry -
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts - BA, History -
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Arts - AA