Ryan Sebastian Carson
MEMPHIS,TN
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a proven track record in client classroom management and curriculum engagement. Successfully instructed 9th-grade physical science and coached football and softball within a challenging, priority school system for two years. Possess over five years of experience in project management, community engagement, outreach, public strategies, literature and business coaching, relationship management, and status reporting. Skilled in multitasking and efficiently handling a high volume of analytical processes. Demonstrated ability to manage projects involving public events while fostering strong relationships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Writing Teacher
Gestalt Community Schools(Power Center Academy HS)
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, leading to marked improvements in their academic performance.
- Mentored students in the development of their writing portfolios, helping them prepare for college applications or careers in the field.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as writing workshops and literary events to enhance students'' exposure to professional authors and industry professionals.
- Established a safe space for open communication, allowing students to share their thoughts and ideas without fear of judgment or ridicule.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching creative writing, resulting in increased student engagement and motivation.
Classroom Teacher (9th Grade Physical Science)
MLK College Prep
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques, including behavior contracts and positive reinforcement strategies
- Created and implemented daily lesson plans that align with state standards and met the needs of diverse learners
- Developed multimedia presentations using videos, slideshows and other technology
- Critical thinking and able to consider the best interests of the students while also working within institution's goals and standards
- Patience and ability to understand classrooms will represent a variety of cultural backgrounds, learning styles and intellectual abilities
- Well-developed conflict resolution abilities that help resolve disagreements in and outside of the classroom to provide redirection for the best learning environment and culture for students
Sales Rep
Inmar Pharmaceutical
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Manage 110 Hospital accounts and make sales quota
- Proactively book appointments with Pharmacy Director a month in advance
- Introduce technology to pharmacy buyer that will help to improve operations and close on sales
- Prospect potential pharmacies to bring on and handle the return distribution process
- Create innovative campaign strategies to boost sales
- Meet quarterly sales goals by remaining consistent and following up thoroughly with perspective buyers
Construction Project Manager
The Works CDC
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Manage the building and total rehab process of upwards of 30 houses in the Klondike Neighborhood of Memphis, TN
- Manage over 30 maintenance requests a week with general contractors while maintaining a successful track record in response time
- Manage building appraisal, assuring there is a profit gain on every unit compared to redevelopment costs
- Maintain a digital photo catalog of projects from demolition to total rehab for over 30 units
- Assist in identifying potential redevelopment projects based on profit opportunity based on potential appraisal vs total redevelopment costs
Event Coordinator
City Leadership
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Successfully executed five citywide signature events catering to over 25,000 millennials total, twenty five campus visits responsible for 65% of the achieved teacher recruiting/retention goal (200), twenty retention events open to all public, charter, and private school teachers, and ten external regional events in five major urban cities with a seven-figure budget
- Coordinate scheduling and internal/external communication, book all travel logistics, and manage reports for recruiting travel to 25 different universities and HBCUs to provide millennial staffing support for 25+ core nonprofit partners and 35 education partner organizations (219 schools) including the traditional public school district, charter management organizations, and private schools
- Recruited over 200 educators to Memphis through national career fairs, established relationships with career development counselors at 25+ schools, overachieved recruiting goals of organization's donors, resulting in an increase to a million dollar budget
- Built and managed key national relationships with 20+ HBCU department directors to create strategic pipelines for partner placement
Project Manager
The Redwing Group
09.2013 - 11.2015
- Develop and manage strategic work plans including resources, reports and collateral for Hospital executive clients, Premier Fortune 100 clients and grassroots nonprofit organizations; Facilitate project meetings and weekly status calls between local government and corporate partners, coordinating agendas, action items and follow up
- Smoothly organized events with budgets up to $50k for up to 5,000 attendees
- Managed video and social media, deliver content via LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, email, or direct mail
Program Administrator
Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Coordinated career training program, resulting in a 90% success rate (Summers)
- Responsible for implementing training and development program based on the needs of the organization and individual
- Developed in-house training materials, including learning plans, questionnaires, and forms to monitor and track progress
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science (Pre-Law)
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN08.2013
Skills
- Google Workspace
- Trello
- Harvest
- TypeForm
- MOCHA Management Systems
- Critical thinking promotion
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Analytical thinking
- Collaborative teamwork
- Innovative lesson planning
- Exceptional storytelling
Timeline
Creative Writing Teacher
Gestalt Community Schools(Power Center Academy HS)
07.2024 - Current
Classroom Teacher (9th Grade Physical Science)
MLK College Prep
01.2023 - 05.2024
Sales Rep
Inmar Pharmaceutical
11.2021 - 05.2022
Construction Project Manager
The Works CDC
04.2020 - 01.2021
Event Coordinator
City Leadership
01.2016 - 01.2019
Project Manager
The Redwing Group
09.2013 - 11.2015
Program Administrator
Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce
06.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Political Science (Pre-Law)
Middle Tennessee State University
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