Elijah Glenn- a native of Newark, New Jersey, a product of the Newark Housing Authority, Newark Public Schools, a Zoo Crew Youth Program Alumni, Essex County College Upward Bound Program Alumni & a Boys & Girls Club of Newark Alumni. Mr. Glenn has been groomed by his family, teachers, religious officials, & neighbors to be a beacon of hope and a role model to adults, peers, family members and thousands of youth from New Jersey to Virginia and back by tutoring, coaching athletes from 7-26yrs old in basketball, soccer, t-ball, providing mentoring and alternatives to destructive lifestyles for youth.

Working with youth has been a family tradition, and it was second nature for him to focus his passion and determination at the age of 14 on youth in summer camp as a group leader. As a Newark Housing Authority Scholarship Winner in 2000 & 2001 Mr. Glenn made his dream public knowledge by stating he plans to give back to his city. Since making that pledge he’s done countless hours of volunteer work with youth. Mr. Glenn has worked with local and world renowned non-profit organizations like the Boys & Girls Club & the YMCA. As a member of the organizing/planning teams for City Aires and Most Wanted, two other promotional & marketing organizations he learned to scout the most appropriate venues, in terms of space, price, accessibility, negotiate, market to specific age/social groups, and how to plan for the unexpected. He’s worked at a local night club as the Assistant Manager, to study how a club functions from setup for an event to the break down of it, event planning and artist booking just to better understand the entertainment industry.

As the Target Outreach Director for the Boys and Girls Club of Newark his responsibilities included outreach, teaching the Career Launch Program in alternative schools as well as the ECC Detention Center, organizing events, recruitment, case management of youth, establishing collaborative partnerships with schools, community organizations and service providers.

Mr. Glenn has also served as a camp counselor, coach for several sports, and certified peer trainer, and mentor to the youth of the community. His skills in conflict management & counseling has provided him the insight, negotiation, patience, tact, and tolerance to deal with any problematic situations, which has also landed him the role of handling human resources for New Breed Entertainment, LLC as well. Mr. Glenn is apart of Leadership Newark class of 2011, an organization focused on training the future leaders of Newark in a wide variety of subjects. He continues to seek new opportunities to grow & assist the members of his community by providing resources for their success.

Elijah Glenn176 A Court StreetNewark, NJ 07103

(973) 573-9946 elijahglenn@hotmail.com

Objective: To obtain a position that combines my desire to learn as well as entrepreneur spirit with an organization that rewards hard work, dedication and effort with opportunities to learn and advance professionally.

Profile: Focused analytical thinker with a reputation for adaptability, enthusiastic teamwork, and detail orientation.

Education:Essex County Community CollegeNewark, New JerseyMajor: Physical EducationAssociates Degree Candidate: May. 2016

Experience

Montclair Board of Education 1/2014- PresentPosition: Para-ProfessionalResponsibilities: Assist, direct & supervise students with developmental issues. Record their behavior & academic progress.

Robert Treat Hotel Banquet Department 4/2010-3/2012Position: Supervisor Responsibilities: Supervise staff during event setup, running event & event break down. Record profits & drop profits into safe.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark, Newark, NJ 12/2007-11/2010Position: Target Outreach DirectorResponsibilities: Oversee & participate in Delinquency/Gang Prevention Initiatives. Recruit members to participate in initiative along with recruit community partners to collaborate with the BGCN. Go to local community events to network & give out info about the programs the BGCN runs, organize events along with local partners, case manage youth & report data on outreach to supervisor. As well as teach the Money Matters & Career Launch Programs to youth in Alternative Schools & the Essex County Detention Center.

Position: Senior Group LeaderResponsibilities: Supervised Junior Staff members, Chaperoned trips, serve meals, maintenance.

Position: Education CoordinatorResponsibilities: Organize & teach education programs along with plan trips for members.

Sugar Rays House of Comedy 6/2007-11/2007Position: Assistant ManagerResponsibilities: Setup & break down for each event, control lighting, DJ certain events, host certain events, go shopping for club supplies, control monetary transactions at the door during Sugar Rays’ events & security at certain events.

5 Points YMCA, Union, NJ 9/2006-4/2007Position: Field CoordinatorResponsibilities: Organize agenda & activities during school closings, supervise 30 staff members at 8 elementary school aftercare sites & report incidents with staff & youth to directors.

Position: Specialty CounselorResponsibilities: Organize and operate sports & music activities for the summer camp.

Livingston Elementary School, Union, NJ 2/2006-6/2006Position: Before and Aftercare Site supervisorResponsibilities: Supervise and organize counselors, served meals, developed lesson plans, maintained a safe learning environment for students, and coached youngsters in organized athletic events.

New Breed Entertainment, Newark, NJ 3/2005-PresentPosition: CEO/FounderResponsibilities: Event planning, marketing, promotion, organizing & secure venues.

Zoo Crew Authentic Wear, Newark, NJ 1/2005-1/2006Position: Customer Service ClerkResponsibilities: Assist customers with selection and purchases of clothing, receptionist, sort clothing.

Tuckahoe YMCA Richmond, VA. 3/2004-6/2004Position: After School Camp Counselor Responsibilities: Chaperoned trips, served meals, developed lesson plans, maintained a safe learning environment for students, and coached youngsters in organized athletic events.

Securitas Security Corporation Richmond, VA. 10/2003-3/2004Position: Unarmed Security OfficerResponsibilities: To patrol, monitor, secure, and maintain the property of the employer.

Sam Goody Richmond, VA. 10/2003-12/2004Position: Sales AssociateResponsibilities: To help customers by having knowledge in all aspects of entertainment and the accessories that were in our stores, assisting them in finding what they need, and operating the cash register.

Quitman Street School After-School Youth Development Program 6/2001-8/2003Position: Group Leader/Basketball CoachResponsibilities: Chaperoned trips, served meals, developed lesson plans, maintained a safe learning environment for students, and coached youngsters in organized athletic events.

Professional Development

Passed Para-Praxis (2014), CPR/First Aid Certified, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certified, UEDI (The Urban Entrepreneurs Development Institute) Certified, Leadership Newark Class of 2011, Certified Unarmed Security Guard, Over 3,000 hours of volunteer tutoring and coaching, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, OJJDP Model Trained in Delinquency & Gang Prevention, Trained in Mind Up,Trained in Diversity, Trained in Customer Service, Certified (UEDI) Urban Entrepreneurs Development Institute by Greater, Newark Enterprises Corporation, Certified Small Business Training and Technical Assistance by Brick City, Development Corporation, Certified Business Plan and Pitch by The United Way of Essex and West Hudson,

Recognitions & Affiliations

Essex County College Upward Bound, 1998-2000Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark, Inc., 1996-2000NJ NETS Junior League, 1996-2000Zoo Crew Youth Organization, 1996-2000Coach, Zoo Crew, 2000-Present

References: Available upon request