R. EDWARD ATKINSON
PROFILE
A highly motivated, reliable, confident, and committed professional; Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; Articulate and persuasive in written and verbal communication; Possess a willingness to learn and explore new concepts.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
602 34TH SREET * VIENNA, WV 26105
PHONE: 304-***-**** * E-MAIL: *********@*****.***
October 2014 – July 2019 City of Vienna Vienna, West Virginia
Sports Coordinator
Organized and provided sports and recreational activities to area youth and their families; Assisted in Park Department operations, including staff, budget, and finances; Interim Parks Director; River Valley Baseball League Commissioner
July 2013 – March 2019 Vienna Assembly of God Vienna, West Virginia
Senior Pastor
Ministered and oversaw daily church operations, including staff, budget, and finances.
December 2011 – July 2013 Nineteenth Street Church of God Parkersburg, West Virginia
Youth Pastor
Ministered to and counseled teenage and college-aged youth.
March 2011-December 2011 Allied Barton Security Services Cincinnati, Ohio
Security Guard
Provided security services at Cincinnati Christian University and other facilities as needed.
August 2010-December 2011 Cincinnati Christian University Cincinnati, Ohio
Head Men and Women’s Cross Country Coach
Coached and recruited student athletes.
December 2009-August 2011 Countryside YMCA Lebanon, Ohio
School Age Counselor
Conducted daily child development activities and maintained a safe and healthy environment for children.
April 2010-August 2010 U.S. Department of Commerce Milford, Ohio
Enumerator
Located and visited the addresses from which the Census Bureau did not receive a response to their questionnaires in order to determine the status of each address.
May 2009-November 2009 Ohio Reformation Prayer Network Middletown, Ohio
24/7 Prayer Coordinator
Coordinated continuous prayer events throughout the state of Ohio; Designed and maintained websites of related information.
April 2008-November 2008 Adecco USA Dayton, Ohio
Temporary-Customer Service
Received inbound calls for a major insurance provider and provided customer support.
September 2007 –December 2007 Noah’s Ark Child Development Center Trenton, Ohio
School Age Director
Managed daily operations of School Age Program; Hired and supervised staff; Prepared and maintained budget; Ensured that program was in compliance with state certification requirements.
April 2007 – September 2007 Manpower Temporary Services Morgantown, West Virginia
Temporary – Mail Room Clerk
Oversaw everyday operations within the mailroom at a local bank such as bulk mailings of statements and other daily correspondence; Received and distributed incoming mail.
February 2005 – April 2007 Harvest Church of God Morgantown, West Virginia
Senior Pastor
Ministered and oversaw daily church operations, including staff, budget, and finances.
2002 – 2005 Mowbray Church of God Soddy Daisy, Tennessee
Senior Pastor
Ministered and oversaw daily church operations, including staff, budget, and finances.
2000 – 2002 New Life Church of God Kingsport, Tennessee
Youth & Christian Education Director; Tennessee Youth Leaders Association Board Member
Ministered to and counseled the youth; Oversaw education programs of the church; Organized outreach ministry; Organized fundraisers to support the activities of the youth.
1999 – 2000 YWCA of Parkersburg Parkersburg, West Virginia
Director of Child Development Center
Managed daily operations of Day Care and School Age Program; Hired and supervised staff; Prepared and maintained budget; Ensured that program was within compliance with state certification requirements.
1998-1999 University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, Ohio
Director of Athletic Facilities, Assistant Cross Country Coach, Assistant Track & Field Coach
Coached and recruited student athletes; Directed and managed collegiate athletic program; Oversaw the preparation and the set-up and clean-up process before, during, and after athletic events; Oversaw the preparation and the set-up and clean-up process of the facilities.
July 1998-October 1998 Charleston Family YMCA Charleston, West Virginia
Health & Fitness Instructor
Provided leadership while educating, monitoring, and encouraging participants during exercise and workouts.
1997-1998 Cleveland Christian School Cleveland, Tennessee
Teacher, Athletic Director, Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Taught and supervised classroom; Managed and directed Athletic Department; Coached student athletes.
1995-1998 Lee University Cleveland, Tennessee
Head Men and Women’s Cross Country Coach, Field and Event Preparation
Coached and recruited student athletes; Directed and managed collegiate athletic program; Oversaw the preparation and the set-up and clean-up process before, during, and after athletic events; Oversaw the preparation and the set-up and clean-up process of the facilities.
1993-1995 Countryside YMCA Lebanon, Ohio
School Age Counselor
Conducted daily child development activities and maintained a safe and healthy environment for children.
1993-1995 Ross High School Hamilton, Ohio
Head Cross Country Coach
Coached student athletes; Directed and managed high school athletic program.
1990-1993 University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, Ohio
Assistant Cross Country Coach, Assistant Track & Field Coach
Coached and recruited student athletes; Assisted in the direction and management of collegiate athletic programs.
1988 – 1990 Glenville State College Glenville, West Virginia
Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Track & Field Coach
Coached and recruited student athletes; Assisted in the direction and management of collegiate athletic programs.
EDUCATION
1996 – 1997 Church of God Theological Seminary Cleveland, Tennessee
Twelve credit hours towards Master of Divinity
1990-1993 University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, Ohio
Bachelor of Science Sports and Exercise; Minor in Business Management
1987-1990 Glenville State College Glenville, West Virginia
Major – Physical Education; Transferred to University of Rio Grande
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Pool & Spa Operator
Licensed Minister of the Assembly of God
Able to establish logical and sequential methods for accomplishing stated goals
Highly motivated, reliable, confident, and committed to professional standards
Excellent written and oral communication skills
REFERENCES
Jeff Maley, Solvay Vice President of Manufacturing
287 Twin Lakes Lane, Waverly, WV 26184
Cell: 716-***-****
Alan Farnsworth, Pleasants County Park & Recreation Director
1756 N. Pleasants Hwy, St. Mary’s, WV 26170
Cell: 304-***-****
Dr. Steven Eddy, Doctor of Chiropractic
443 Highland Avenue, Williamstown, WV 26187
Cell: 304-***-****
Norm Harris, Vienna Parks & Recreation Director (Retired)
3910 10th Avenue, Vienna, WV 26105
Cell: 304-***-****
Bill Gillispie, CMAA, CIC, Former Charleston Catholic School Athletic Director and Baseball Coach
Also former WVSSAC Communication, Technology and Event Coordinator
Currently a Sales Pro with BSN Sports
2167 State Route 821, Bldg #5, Marietta, OH 45750
Cell: 304-***-****
Dan Bond, Owner of Bond’s Drug and Bond’s Tailgaters
800 Grand Central Mall, Suite 5, Vienna, WV 26105
Cell: 304-***-****