Averill B. Price, Jr.
Chicago, Illinois *****
*****.*******@*****.***
linkedin.com/in/averill-price-jr
About:
An experienced Facilitator, Educator and Speaker with a demonstrated history of working in the health wellness, fitness, and education field towards social justice issues. An oriented individual looking for an opportunity with a company/organization to continue to enhance and develop my professional growth as a leader and team member. Skilled in Public Speaking, Time Management, Facilitation, Leadership, Event -Planning, and Mentoring.
EXPERIENCE:
WE Charity- Chicago, IL 08/2019-03/2020
Motivational Speaker and Facilitator
●Developed and delivered inspirational virtual and/or in-person speeches, making use of storytelling and multimedia resources, to engage young people of all ages.
●Inspired young people and provide coaching and resources for young people to develop a project to take action locally and/or globally in alignment with WE Schools program offerings
●Modified speech and workshop content to suit a variety of age groups, learning and behavioural needs and special requests from schools School and Program Engagement
●Engaged stakeholders in other organization priorities and offerings
Pedalheads Bike Camp, Chicago IL 05/2018-08/2019
Pedalheads Trainer 05/2019-06/2019
●Organized and led all training sessions executing all Bike Camp Certification, Road Riding Certification, and Ride & Glide Certification sessions to new instructor hires.
●Handled logistical tasks: Attendance lists and name tags, Coordinate van and equipment, Organize all training resources, Set up and take down training equipment
●Communicated with co-trainers for planning and debriefing, as well as with your Regional Manager, Hiring Coordinator, and the Programs & Training team.
Site Manager 06/2018-Current
●Ensured that levels, skills, and safety standards are adhered to and that every participant has a positive and rewarding experience at Pedalheads, lots of hands-on involvement with the kids
●Scheduled and supervised camp supervisors, instructors and volunteers, Tracked and inputted payroll hours
●Managed equipment and supplies and delivering to site locations
Right At School, LLC, Chicago IL
Program Manager 08/2018-06/2019
●Oversaw Right At School educator team, including enrichment specialists, vendors to ensure the delivery of engaging, interactive educational experience
●Developed strong relationships with school administration, parents, PTA organizations in order to provide the best care for children and ensure customer satisfaction
●Delivered dynamic Right At School curriculum, support homework completion, lead fun fitness activities, and guide children at play
●Organized program materials for lessons and activities, as well as document attendance, incidents and other observation; Managed and order inventory supplies as needed according to curriculum
Marketing & Elective Coordinator 01/2019-06/2019
●Provided research, consultation, application content, and compliance monitoring of state licensing regulations for RAS programs and new business opportunities.
●Maintained strong working relationships with internal and external partners to support organization-wide compliance, efficiencies, and mission fulfillment.
●Acted as a project manager and liaison with internal departments to audit, update and communicate state regulations
●Utilized data analysis to advise on regulatory impact on applications, staffing, renewals, and compliance in our existing and prospective markets.
Enrgi Fitness, Chicago IL 02/2017-09/2019
Front Desk Manager
●Oversaw studio in absences of General Manager; Responsible for opening and closing the studio and maintained inventory and status updates for equipment usages
●Managed current members and prospective members with membership purchases; membership cancellations, dietitian promotions with memberships, etc
●Assisted in coordinating social events and partnerships; Manage Sound-Off Yoga events; provide tech support for events as well as manage check-in for participants
Chicago Park District-Hamilton Park, Chicago, IL 06/2016-12/2017
T.R.A.C.E (Teens Re-Imagining Arts Community Environment)
Project & Event Coordinator
●Handled administrative duties such as processing direct deposit forms and I-9 forms for employment eligibility, managing timesheet for interns, and distributing checks on payday
●Established identity strength and weakness individually to help improve team chemistry with group
●Supervised and collaborated with teams to plan and implement event/exhibition for program in Englewood neighborhood regarding teen’s planned agenda
●Mentored Interns in the philosophy of the T.R.A.C.E. program
EDUCATION:
Robert Morris University 09/2017-Current
BA: Applied Health Science
AA: Exercise and Sport Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 08/2012-05/2015 Major: Recreation Sports and Tourism