David C.

James
7904 S. Perry, Apt. 3W, Chicago, Illinois 60620
Phone: (773) 595-2082 / Email: davidcjames42@yahoo.com

SUMMARY: Motivated and competitive professional with over 10+ years experience in operations, sales, and organizational
development and 9 years experience in special education, coaching and behavior management. I am a leader
who thinks strategically and has the ability to drive positive outcomes. Key skills include: client management,
relationship management, academic & career coaching, athletic coaching, recruitment, event planning, and
project management

EXPERIENCE:
08/16-Present Homewood Flossmoor High School Flossmoor, IL
Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School District 233 has an enrollment of nearly 3,000 students and is
located in the Chicago south suburb of Flossmoor, IL. District 233 draws from students from the communities of
Homewood, Flossmoor, Chicago Heights, Glenwood, Hazel Crest and Olympia Fields.

Responsibilities Special Education Student Teacher

Provide an effective learning environment and culture for Special Education students with behavioral, emotional,
and social disabilities in a safe classroom environment. Assist students to develop the skills, attitudes, and
knowledge to meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards as well as comply with each
student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) by developing and implementing approved curricula of the Special
Education Department and school

Responsibilities Instructional Assistant (1:1 and Classroom Aide)

Provide extra assistance to student with special needs, such as those with physical and mental disabilities.
Assist student individually or in small groups in order to help those master assignments and to reinforce learning
concepts presented by teachers. Supervise student in classrooms, halls, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing student. Attend staff and IEP meetings. Certified substitute
teacher

Responsibilities Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Coach the proper techniques, drills and key reads for the Inside/Outside Linebackers in the 3-3-5
defense as well as coordinate and game plan for Kickoff Special Teams Unit. Assist in coordinating
weekly scouting reports and defensive game plans. Developed Division I linebackers and several all-
conference football players.

06/10-08/16 Proviso West High School Hillside, IL

One of three public high schools in the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 with an enrollment of over
2500 students that serves seven villages: Bellwood, Berkeley, Broadview, Hillside, Northlake, Stone Park, and
Westchester.

Responsibilities Teacher Assistant (In-School Suspension)

Provide extra assistance to students with special needs to help each student master assignments. As well as
reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. Supervise students in classroom, hallways and campus of
2500 students. Enforce administration, school and classroom policies and be a positive role model for students.
Work very closely with Principals, Deans, ADL advisors, and local police officers for the security and safety of
the students and staff at Proviso West.

Responsibilities Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Special Teams Coordinator, Head Sophomore Football Coach
Coach the proper techniques, drills and key reads for the Inside/Outside Linebackers in the 4-2-5
defense as well as coordinate and game plan for all special team units. Assist in coordinating weekly
scouting reports and defensive game plans Developed Division I linebackers and several all-
conference football players.

11/00-11/12 INROADS, Inc Chicago, IL

An international leadership development organization focused on the development of highly talented individuals
interested in leadership in business and industry.
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Responsibilities Manager
Responsible for a portfolio of students, clients and partnerships within a four state region. This includes career
coaching/development, training and mentorship, recruitment, operational performance, development of corporate
partnerships, and servicing of both national and local accounts. Managed relationships with Fortune 500
Corporations representing $100,000 in revenue.

Responsibilities National Account Manager

Responsibilities included selling and marketing various business lines of services to middle management and
senior level executives including Regional Human Resources Directors, Workforce Diversity Managers,
Executive Vice Presidents, Chief Financial Officers and Chief Executive Officers. Other responsibilities included
identifying growth opportunities and ensuring retention of existing accounts by providing the following services:
quality recruitment, diversity consulting, retention of internships, conversion of Internships to full-time
employment and career development training.

09/02-04/03 Southwest Recreational Industries (SRI Sports) Leander, TX

SRI Sports was one of the top sports surfacing groups in the US, developing, manufacturing, and installing its
own line of synthetic and natural turfs, tracks, and gym floors for indoor and outdoor sports facilities. The group
was best known for making AstroTurf.

Responsibilities Midwest Sales Representative

Responsible for sales of polyurethane running tracks, latex running tracks, AstroTurf, AstroPlay and Nexturf in
Illinois, Indiana and Missouri while developing cost and budget analysis for potential clients. Solicited business
from universities, colleges, school districts, high schools and park districts.

01/99-11/00 Big Ten Conference Park Ridge, IL

The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference . The Big Ten
Conference is an association of world-class academic institutions with shared values and goals

Responsibilities Athletic Administration Intern

Assisted with the licensing and marketing programs by developing marketing components and activities to
cultivate interest and support the Big Ten Conference and its’ members. Assisted with the implementation of
corporate sponsorship programs and the program agreement for corporate sponsored conference events.
Coordinated the National Letter of Intent and Certified Eligibility List process.

EDUCATION: Grand Canyon University

Masters of Education in Special Education (April 2019)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences / Major: Speech Communication

SKILLS: Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Lotus Notes and Siebel. Familiar with Microsoft Power
Point, Explorer, and Goldmine sales database. Illinois Para-Professional License, Illinois Substitute Teacher
Certificate, ASEP Certification for Coaching.