RODNEY N. GRIFFITH
1113 Fulton Street, Apt. #3
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Phone (347)-787-2982, E-mail: [Send email using form at bottom] 

                          SUMMARY
                          An expansive career in non-profit, academic and
government environments, applying                                                
            
                          leadership, interpersonal, mentoring, organizational
and analytical skills.  Developed
                          expertise in a spectrum of disciplines, including
promotion, sales, fund raising, program 
                          development, operations, finance, administration and
management.  Analyzed needs and
                          developed programs to meet mission requirements. 
Forecasted, prepared and administered 
                          operating budgets.

                          WORK HISTORY
2006-2009        Caregiver, Baltimore, MD and Cambria Heights, NY 
                          Provider of various forms of assistance to aging
parents.

1998-2006        Volunteer, Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
                          Volunteer in Ambulatory and Escort Services.

1996-1997        Inside Sales Representative, Roger K. Gorman/MTA (Maryland
Troopers Association)
Engaged in fundraising for MTA through cold calling.  Practiced inbound as well
as outbound sales.  Functioned exceptionally well in a challenging environment. 
Exceeded sales targets.

1991-1993       Youth Coordinator, Elmcor Multi-Services
Performed casework activities and counseled teenagers in one-to-one and group
sessions, using crisis intervention techniques and making referrals for problem
resolution.  Played an important role in the development and writing of a
successful grant proposal.  

1989-1990       Benefit Authorizer, U.S. Social Security Administration
                        Oversaw the processing of benefits and assessed
applicant eligibility, researching federal         
                         laws and generating reports for management.  

1987-1988       Substitute Teacher, Baltimore City Public Schools
                        Provided instruction and maintained order in the
classroom.  Taught various subjects
                        with professionalism such as History and Math to
students of all ages.

1985-1986       Acquisitions Project Officer, U.S. Air Force, Electronic Systems
Command (ESC)
                        Oversaw the maintenance and revision of a database for
all ESC Research and Development
                        Programs with an annual $2.5 billion budget.  Set up
training programs, and briefed House
                       Armed Services Committee staffers on organization and
budget priorities.  Edited and   
                        published an innovative start-up newsletter for the
Comptroller Directorate.

                       EDUCATION
1981-1985      B.S. Degree in International Affairs and Engineering, U.S. Air
Force Academy, Colorado
Springs, CO

References will be furnished upon request.