Charlie Ford 2906 Commonwealth Avenue Alexandria, VA 22305 (703) 684-7689 cford@sysnet.net Dear person viewing this document, I have been involved in community service since 1976. My service career started at a young age, and continues today with an even stronger passion than ever before to łGet things done˛. Over the last 20 years, I have developed expertise in group dynamics, management training/facilitation, and volunteer growth. I bring with me the skills of grassroots program development, knowledge of program implementation, administration, and operations along with a strong working knowledge of communities. To me, the quality growth of National Service programming, along with other service intitatives is imperative to creating positive lasting change in America. I have included my updated resume and my response to the qualification questions listed in the announcement. I look forward to hearing from you. I can be reached anytime at (703) 684-7689, or via e-mail at cford@sysnet.net. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Charlie Ford Education Lee College, Cleveland, Tennessee, Psychology major/Music minor, 1975-78 65 Semester hours achieved Workshops and Specialized Study: Methods of Facilitation, University of Georgia Institute for Community and Area Development, 1996 Fund-raising for Non-Profit Organizations, The Fundraising School, The Corporation for National Service, 1996 Group Dynamics and Team Development, University of Georgia Institute for Community and Area Development, 1996 Community Volunteer Development, Points of Light Foundation, 1996 Work History Possibilities Development, Hazlehurst, Georgia Consultant/Training Services, Sep. 1995 to present, Daily fee basis I provided creative training and consultation services to over 40 National Service AmeriCorps programs, educational faculties, and grassroots organizations helping them create higher impact through the community service they deliver. Contracts since September 1995 would include: Corporation for National Service, Washington, DC Colorado Commission for National Service, Denver Colorado Kentucky READS, Franklin, Kentucky Georgia Commission for National and Community Service, Atlanta, Georgia Program Coordinator, Feb. 1994 to Oct. 1995, $33,000 per year I provided planning and development to the State's grantees in an effort to develop a higher sense of community in the citizens of Georgia. Our network of programs was considered a model of success. Summer of Service Training, San Francisco, California Commission for National Service, Group Leader, June 1993, N/A I was one of 50 group leader / trainers selected by CNS to provide training to participants of Summer of Service in AmeriCorps inaugural year. Georgia Peach Corps, Vidalia, Georgia Dept. of Community Affairs, Crew Chief, Dec. 1992 to Jan. 1994, $22,000 per year I supervised and facilitated service projects addressing Human Service issues faced by the community in this national demonstration program. I was promoted in 1993 to the Georgia Commission because of outstanding achievement. Baxley Wilderness Institute, Baxley, Georgia Remedial Education Instructor, Jan. 1992 to Aug. 1992, $18,000 per year Provided educational and motivational instruction to youth participating in this outdoors residential program. I also developed and implemented a community service component into this newly formed facility for wayward youth. Heritage Paper Company, Vidalia, Georgia Sales Representative, Jan. 1990 to Sep. 1991, $15,000 per year + Commission I was a Regional Sales Representative for community businesses and industry. In the first year I increased the regions sales figures by 50%, and grew my customer base to well over 100 business clients. Rental Uniform Service, Vidalia, Georgia Sales Representative, Feb. 1987 to Jan. 1990, $13,000 per year + Commission With this corporate level company I served as Regional Sales Representative for southeast Georgia. While in this position I earned łTop Sales˛ recognition for each month I was employed. I increased my regions customer base by 100% and was awarded many bonuses for outstanding customer service. Telamon Inc., Vidalia, Georgia, Summer 1987, Contractual Fee Provided assessment services to study the conditions of migrant farmworkers located in this agricultural city. The results of the study helped create regulations requiring the sanitary needs of the farmworkers be met by the contracting farmer. Toombs County Service Center, Lyons, Georgia Instructor, Aug. 1986 to Jul. 1987, $12,000 per year I provided instruction to mentally retarded clients placed in this State Operated facility. While there I developed a Behavior Modification plan for the more disruptive clients. Mecklenburg County Specialized Youth Services, Charlotte, North Carolina Counselor, Jan. 1983 to Jul. 1986, $15,000 per year I provided daily guidance to juvenile offenders living in a residential setting. I developed and implemented an outdoor recreation program suited to behavioral modification therapies. The recreational program that my team developed still exists today. The Nevins Center, Charlotte, North Carolina Instructor, February 1980 to December 1983, $12,000 per year I was the woodshop instructor for mentally retarded clients placed in this private non-profit facility. I developed treatment plans and identified potential behavioral problems that might interfere with each clients developmental plan. HERMES Inc., Cleveland, Tennessee Group Home Manager, Sep. 1978 to Dec. 1979, $10,000 per yer While with this non-profit organization I provided management of a group home specified for Retarded Juvenile Offenders. Possibilities Development