Experience

American Red Cross of Tennessee

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Disaster Program Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Present



Manuel Labor

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Business Owner

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  I have a small handyman business and will do "all the odd jobs you don't want to do." Painting, light construction, woodworking, landscaping, trim work, deck construction, staining...and much more. I have a small handyman business and will do "all the odd jobs you don't want to do." Painting, light construction, woodworking, landscaping, trim work, deck construction, staining...and much more.



University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2020

  Adjunct Professor, University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleServes as an evening adjunct professor for a University with 27,000 students in Knoxville, TN in management and administration. Specific functions include:• Develops lesson plans, curriculum, lectures and exams for classes. Develops and presents formal presentations for student lectures and professors. Adjunct Professor, University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleServes as an evening adjunct professor for a University with 27,000 students in Knoxville, TN in management and administration. Specific functions include:• Develops lesson plans, curriculum, lectures and exams for classes. Develops and presents formal presentations for student lectures and professors.



American Red Cross

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Volunteer Specialist

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2018

  •Recruitment, intake, engagement, follow-up, assigning and events with volunteers for all of East Tennessee for all branches of service with the American Red Cross. •Manages and supervises all Red Cross volunteers in the 13 county region. •Special regional projects that focus on needs assessments and organization. •Recruitment, intake, engagement, follow-up, assigning and events with volunteers for all of East Tennessee for all branches of service with the American Red Cross. •Manages and supervises all Red Cross volunteers in the 13 county region. •Special regional projects that focus on needs assessments and organization.



City of Knoxville

• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Superintendent

  • Apr 2006 - Sep 2015

  Created and managed a budget of over $3,000,000 for four divisions that supported the department within the city and the county. Specific functions include:• Managed daily operations of 5 swimming pools, 12 recreation centers, 2 concession stands and 5 senior centers to serve over 600,000 residents within the city and county.• Proposed capital needs as well as new programs requiring funds. Managed payroll for over 150 employees.• Partnered with internal and external organizations, such as City Government, County Government, churches, private organizations and corporations. Created and delivered presentations, and served as media spokesperson for organization when appropriate.• Served on the Ambassador’s Committee for the Mayor to re-write and propose a new way the City of Knoxville hires, orient, and trains new permanent employees. • Recruited, hired and managed all full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. Recruited volunteers for special events. Trained employees in safety, compliance, customer service and professional development.• Oversaw programming in all areas as well as purchased needed equipment and supplies. Oversaw maintenance needs and service requests for all facilities. • Planned all aspects of special events: volunteers, venue, staff, supplies, logistics and invitations.• Built community presence in Knoxville and Knox County and established business relationships.• Oversaw procurement of monetary and in-kind donations. Conducted presentations to solicit donations and application of services.• Taught American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instructor, CPR, AED, First Aid, Hazard Communications and Bloodborne Pathogens. Scheduled or oversaw the scheduling and training of all aquatics activities, classes and programs. • Developed new programs within pools, blue ways and waterfronts. Maintained all records and reports on all facilities. Handled customer complaints and sensitive personnel matters.



Appalachian State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2003 - Apr 2006

  Served as an adjunct professor for a University with 18,000 students in Boone North Carolina. Specific functions include:• Developed lesson plans, curriculum, lectures and tests for classes. Lectured and taught Water Safety, Lifeguard Training, Learn to Swim, Refining Strokes and Tennis I. Served as an adjunct professor for a University with 18,000 students in Boone North Carolina. Specific functions include:• Developed lesson plans, curriculum, lectures and tests for classes. Lectured and taught Water Safety, Lifeguard Training, Learn to Swim, Refining Strokes and Tennis I.