Lorenzo A. Johnson
Houston, TX 77084
*******@*****.***
SUMMARY
A highly experienced customer service oriented professional with experience in purchasing supplies necessary for operation in an organization. Interfacing with vendors to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and schedule. Consistent follow-up in order to verify delivery and method of payment. Organized, with great time management, detail oriented, self-motivated, competitive, team player, disciplined with ability to work well under pressure. Currently pursuing career advancement with an organization in Sales.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Websmart, TxEIS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lawson Academy, Houston, TX 2014-2015
PE Instructor/Boys Basketball Head Coach
Instructed students in physical education activities
Planned physical education program to promote development of student’s physical attributes and social skills
Taught individual and team sports to students, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of physical capabilities of students
Organized, lead, instructed, and refereed indoor and outdoor games
Instructed students in beginning or advanced calisthenics
Girls and Boys Prep Academy, Houston, TX 2010 – 2014
PE/Health Instructor/Athletic Director/Boys Basketball Head Coach
Instructed students in physical education activities
Planned physical education program to promote development of student’s physical attributes and social skills
Taught individual and team sports to students, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of physical capabilities of students
Organized, lead, instructed, and refereed indoor and outdoor games
Instructed students in beginning or advanced calisthenics
Oversaw all aspects of GPBA’s athletic program, including recruitment/retention of coaches, scheduling all athletic games, budget preparation and accountability, creating purchase orders, order and maintain all sports uniforms, facilitated fundraisers, recruitment of student athletes, and facility management
Fort Bend ISD, Sugarland, TX 2008 - 2009
21st Century Site Coordinator
Designed, implemented and measured educational programs according to specific guideline of the 21st Century grant and Texas Education Agency.
Recruited over 120 students for after-school programs.
Communicated and collaborated with 60 constituents including school district, principal, teachers, parents, and vendors.
Hired 15 – 25 personnel to support youth and adult programs.
Implemented family educational opportunities supporting over 50 families from the community.
Recognized as Outstanding Local After School Program by Harris County Department of Education – After School Zone.
Summer Scholars, Denver, CO 2007 - 2008
Site Coordinator
Coordinated after-school educational enrichment program for low-income families.
Hired and supervised staff of 13.
Solicited funding and donations from community leaders and corporations.
Liaison between program, school, and community organizations.
Partnered with community leaders to support program.
Recognized nationally by John Hopkins as an outstanding program.
Denver Parks & Recreation/Community Recreation, Denver, CO 2005 – 2008
Recreation Instructor
Designed educational and athletic programs for students 5 – 18 years old.
Maintained a safe environment for all program participants.
Made presentations to parents and recreational staff.
Communicated program goals to participants, parents, and center personnel.
Coached Pee Wee Basketball at Montclair Recreation Center
Acted as assistant coach for track.
Marvin W. Foote Youth Service Center, Englewood, CO 2003 – 2006
Security Services Officer
Supervised 25 detained juveniles in a state-run detention center.
Provided individual and group support sessions to juvenile offenders.
Provided daily behavior observations and reported to supervisors and Pre-trial services.
Utilized Colorado Trails database to file reports.
Ensured safety of detained and committed juveniles as well as staff.
Professional Basketball Player 1998 – 2006
Izmir, Turkey (Gelism Koleji)
Irbid, Jordan (Hussein Irbid)
NBDL – Asheville Altitude
Harlem Globetrotters
NBA – Houston Rockets
Beijing, China (Aoshen)
Dominican Republic (Hidalgos de Santiago)
St. Petersburg, Russia (Spartak St. Petersburg)
EDUCATION
B.A. Liberal Arts with a concentration in Social Sciences,
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO