Richard Kinley II
Germantown
Summary
Passionate, driven, and hardworking former collegiate athlete seeking to gain experience in the operational aspects of athletics. Calm under pressure with a track record of meeting and exceeding goals and expectations. Passionate about mentoring athletes to aid personal development while also building programs with a culture of excellence. Areas of expertise include teamwork, leadership, and sports management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Youth Mentor
Project STAND (Memphis Shelby County Schools)
02.2024 - Current
- Mentored youth in personal development, fostering self-esteem and resilience.
- Implemented engaging activities that encouraged teamwork and communication skills.
- Assisted in developing individualized support plans for at-risk youth.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance program resources and outreach.
- Facilitated workshops on life skills, promoting positive decision-making among participants.
- College readiness for athletes and justice involved youth
- support the school based program offerings of Project STAND as a volunteer mentor
Volunteer
Lausanne Aftercare
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with aftercare program
- Mentor kids during the program
- Organize and plan day to day events
Volunteer
St. Jude Children Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Read children books to patients
- Deliver toys to patients
- Assisted in organizing community events to promote awareness and engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to develop outreach strategies for local families.
Volunteer
Special Olympics
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Communicated with local schools during and before the games
- Lead numerous groups of kids through the event
Intern
Middle Tennessee Equipment Staff
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Sort through and organize sports equipment
- Assist with MTSU and Nike's sport endorsements
- Communicate with third party organizations
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Volunteer
Youth Sports Camps
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported daily operations by managing volunteer schedules and tasks efficiently.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in client interaction and care support.
- Maintained accurate records of volunteer hours and activities for reporting purposes.
- Pass out flyers and talk to local middle schools and day camps about the camp
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
Education
MBA - Business And Administration
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Leisure, Sports, And Tourism
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12-2022
Skills
- Level 3 Volunteer with MSCS
- CPR Certified
- Empathy development
- Volunteer management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Verbal communication
Accomplishments
- 2023: Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominee (Middle Tennessee State University)
- Graduated with Academic Honors
- Lettered in Football
(Middle Tennessee State University - 2019-2023)
(University of Louisville - 2024)
Timeline
Volunteer
Lausanne Aftercare
03.2025 - 05.2025
Lead Youth Mentor
Project STAND (Memphis Shelby County Schools)
02.2024 - Current
Volunteer
St. Jude Children Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Volunteer
Special Olympics
06.2023 - 06.2023
Intern
Middle Tennessee Equipment Staff
08.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer
Youth Sports Camps
05.2022 - 07.2022
MBA - Business And Administration
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Leisure, Sports, And Tourism
Middle Tennessee State University
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