Sept. 21, 2009
109 Huntington Dr
Headland, AL. 36345.
334 785-5128 home
205 229-7169 cell
jspears@mvpsportsonline.org
Dear Search Committee:
As Director of the M.V. P Sports of Henry County, AL., Pastor and adjunct instructor at Wallace Community College. I have gained valuable experience in sports marketing, promotions and academics. In addition to classroom instruction, I organize and coordinate all development activities for athletics including engaging in personal cultivation, recruiting,solicitation of annual funds, and major gifts.
My course work has covered a wide range of topics in the various sports field. My research has provided me with the opportunity to draw connections and oversee the development of publications that communicate to prospective donors the need to support athletics. In addition to developing and implementing strategies to increase revenue sports, to work with coaches, and non-profit organizations as it relates to sport-specific fundraising activities.
I have demonstrated experience and understanding of working with booster clubs or supporters. I have excellent organizational skills, excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. I am committed to working with multi-cultural populations with an awareness of issues affecting women and minorities. I am willing to work evening and weekend hours as needed and willing to relocate. I am looking for opportunity to gain more experience so that I can become more qualified for positions with Collegiate Athletics. Thanks for considering me for this position.
Sincerely,
Joseph C Spears, Jr.
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EDUCATION:
Ed.D Sports Mgmt. with an emphasis in Sports Marketing, (abd) United States Sports Academy/ Daphne, AL.
(2004-2008)
Masters of Divinity
Virginia Union University /Richmond, VA.
1996-2000
B.A. in Biblical Studies
Logos Christian College /Jacksonville, FL.
1994-1996
A.A. Social Work
Summit University, Summit, L.A
1992-1994
University Of Denver,
University College Completion of 9 hours in Public Relations & Sports Marketing/Spring 2007 Total Graduate hrs. in Marketing 18 hrs.
Certified Pastoral Alcohol and Drug Counselor(CPADC)PITA Group, Inc.
Certified Sports & Leadership Trainer International Sports Leadership School / International Sports Coalition
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EMPLOYMENT:
Adjunct Instructor
Wallace Community College
Dothan, Al. Spring 1/09- Present
Provided:
online, classroom and hybrid courses
traditional delivery instruction on either the Dothan or Eufaula campus of the college.
Courses taught in: religious studies, and Work Keys.
Director
M.V.P. Sports
Headland, AL 2006-Present
Responsibilities include:
oversee and coordinate all athletics communications manage all media and public relations along with planning and implementing all marketing and promotional activities develop and implement an aggressive strategy to recruit athletes develop community-based initiatives to broaden exposure to the Athletics Program
Pastor
St Peter AMEC
Headland, AL. 2007- Present
Senior pastor responsible for:
The oversight of the ministry
Supervision of church staff
Church budget and all related church programs The responsibility of preaching Teaching and the delegation of responsibilities Responsible for fulfillment of Christ vision for the church and the city.
Director of Christian Education/ Instructor
Dothan/Eufaula District of the AMEC
Cowarts, AL. 2007- Present Part-time denominational appointment
Responsible for:
Course development
Training, and teaching of pastors and lay persons
Coordinating programs
The combining of church life, youth societies, mission efforts, and church instruction
Doctoral Graduate Assistant/ 300 hrs.
Alabama State University
College of Business Administration
Montgomery, AL. Fall 2006
Assisted in course writing and development of web-based instruction
Implementation of new courses in the area of Marketing
Development of workshops, seminars, short courses, symposia
Head Men and Women Cross Country Coach
Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne, Fall 2002
I manage and control:
Financial responsibilities for this sport in accordance with institutional and departmental policies.
Supervise the work of assistant coaches and student managers
Assist in the process of certifying and maintaining athlete eligibility
Promote the academic well being of all athletes
Apply appropriate discipline commensurate with the respective violation and in accordance with college guidelines and regulations.
Direct al the varsity team in all-intercollegiate practices and contests
Plan, organize and direct practice sessions designed to enable athletes to achieve maximum potential.
Youth Counselor
Virginia Home for Boys Richmond, VA. 1996-
Supervising court appointed juveniles,assessments for academics, career goals, and family issues
Developed recreation programs for all the youths
Youth Counselor
Glen Mills Schools Glen Mills, PA 01/91Contractual Position Temp. Position
Responsibilities include providing oversight, supervision, crisis intervention and monitoring to the youth placed in the program while ensuring that policies are being followed
Provided support & guidance and training
Counseling and supervision for court appointed Juveniles
Work with young people setting short and long-term objectives
Youth Counselor
Maryland Training School for Boys Baltimore, Md. 01/86-01/87
Provide supervision for at-risk youth in a residential setting
Offer a continuum of care including prevention education
Setting goals, meeting deadlines and objectives and ways to become more productive citizens
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References
Dr. Enrico Esposito
Professor, Chair of Sport Fitness- Medicine
United States Sports Academy
One Academy Drive
Daphne, AL. 36526
(251) 626-3303
esposito@ussa.edu
John Whitfield
Board Chair
M.V.P Sports
230 Ridgewood Drive
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 391-8073
revjohnwhit2@bellsouth.net
Shannon Thomas
Division of Humanities
Academic Programs
Wallace Community College
1411 Wallace Drive
Dothan, Al 36303.
334-556-2269 Office
SThomas@wallace.edu
Dr. Fred Cromartie
Professor, Chair of Sport Management
One Academy Drive
Daphne, AL. 36526
Office # 251 626-3303
cromartie@ussa.edu
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