NEWTON “REX” TONKINS

P.O. Box *****, Colorado Springs, CO 80962

Cell: 719-***-**** * adjcia@r.postjobfree.com

My objective is to develop and design curriculum resources that will encourage individuals to pursue furtherance of their education, destiny, and purpose in life.

My goal is help to encourage and equip young people fulfill their divine purpose and Destiny by training and writing books and resources that will provide practical assistance.

A drive and personality that inspires others to want to pursue their purpose

Persistent and driven; acquired Master’s degree while working fulltime

Knowledgeable in computer applications related to Micro Soft or the Internet

Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and planning/implementing of projects abilities

Experience in coaching and training in athletics

Innovative as well as creative leadership skills in building a productive team

Ability to hire a staff that is both productive and have the ability to grow in given position

Developed James Irwin Charter High School Athletic Department in Colorado Springs, CO

Assisted Administration with the discipline issues of James Irwin Charter High School

Conducted leadership seminars for students, teachers, and coaches

Responsible for making sure the Athletic Department stayed within the school budget

Responsible for fundraising and developing youth initiative

The Destiny Project

Executive Director 1997 -current

Fundraising and Development

Implementation of youth outreach for at risk youth

Coordination of sporting events and leadership seminars

Equipping leaders and training

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

March 2016 - January 2019

Mobilize prayer in congressional districts

Recruit volunteers to help coordinate prayer and evangelistic gatherings

Data entry and tracking of churches and volunteers

Help network with churches and pastors in different states to plan for Decision America Tour

Calvary Worship Center

Outreach Director 2009 – 2012

Mentoring in Schools

Coordinate sports camps

Train Team and coaches

Fellowship Christian Athletes

Campus Coordinator 2008 - 2009

Academy at Lincoln Middle School 2005 – 2008

Physical Education Teacher

Implement the objectives of the NC Standard Course of Study for Middle School students

Physical Education Department Head

Teach Health, CPR, and First Aid

Assist Administration with discipline and In School Suspension

Assist Administration with the administration of Standardized Testing

Oversee traffic patterns before and after school

Oversee use of Gym Facilities

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Grimsley High School 2004 – 2005

Fulltime Substitute Teacher

Substitute classes where needed

Assist Administration with discipline

The Destiny Project, Inc. 1997 – Present

President and Cofounder

Responsible for teaching and coaching

Oversee administrative duties, marketing, and fundraising

Oversee the development of curriculum and vision of organization

Write curriculum and training manuals

Leadership training

Development of organizations goals and objectives

Teaching life skills and principles

James Irwin Charter High School 1997 – 2000

Athletic Director/Teacher/Coach

Development of the entire Physical Education Department

Responsible for getting James Irwin into the Colorado High School Activities Association

Responsible for hiring coaches as well as ordering and purchasing equipment

Head Basketball Coach and sponsor of school club – Destiny Student Association

Street League 1995 – 1996

Director

Responsible for development of program objectives

Responsible for marketing as well as recruiting volunteers

Responsible for teaching program objectives

Living Stones Fellowship 1996 – 1997

Youth Pastor

Community liaison for Living Stones Fellowship

Prepared and taught weekly lessons

Leadership training and development of teen devotional

Focus on the Family 1996 – 1997

Material Handler

Responsible for shipping goods to constituents

Assist in handling letters from constituents

Volunteer Fire Warden for my department

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Guilford County Nexus Program 1995 – 1996

Case Manager and Habilitation-technician

Responsible for teaching, counseling, academic evaluation, and computer training of students

Developed course objective

Developed goal setting curriculum to enhance clients progress

Responsible for conflict resolution between at risk youth

Malachi House 1993 – 1995

Executive Director

Developed program from the ground floor

Developed sponsor and volunteer base for organization

Responsible for budgeting, financial planning, leadership training, and grant proposal writing

Authored successful grant proposal to American Express Foundation

Initiated a highly successful physical conditioning program

Managed a staff of twelve

Counseled drug and alcohol addicts along with facilitating their rehabilitation

Evangel Fellowship Church 1990– 1994

Youth Pastor

Responsible for teaching, administrative planning and mentoring young people

Develop youth department and department goals and objectives

Planned and organized retreats, conferences, and camps

Recruited team of leaders to carry out goals and objectives

J.P. Steven’s Company 1989– 1992

Youth Pastor

Supervised 20 employees

Responsible for customer satisfaction, production flow, and schedule attainment

Responsible for employee performance, appraisals, disciplinary action and staffing

Initiated and implemented procedures to improve cross shift communication

Initiated and implemented procedures to reduce damaged goods cost

Developed an employee recognition system that significantly improved employee performance

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Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction * University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management/Minor in Business Management * Western Carolina University/Lenoir Rhyne College

President of College campus FCA Club

Co-Captain of Football Team

Captain of High School Track Team

State runner-up in 400 meters

Played varsity football as a high school sophomore

Played in East West All-Star game in North Carolina

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