Colby Randall Berry has over 10 years of experience in parks and recreation management and youth ministry. He currently serves as the Director of Parks and Recreation for Crystal Springs, Mississippi, where he oversees 7 parks, employees, budgets, and community events. Berry holds a communications degree from Mississippi State University and has held several leadership roles coordinating youth programs and worship at churches across Mississippi, Arkansas, and Texas. He has received numerous honors for his public speaking, leadership, and community involvement.

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COLBY RANDALL BERRY
311 E. Marion Avenue
CrystalSprings,Mississippi39059
Home Phone (601) 892-3423
Cell Phone (601) 953-0523
WORK EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Crystal Springs, Mississippi February 2012 - Current
Responsible for the quality, consistency, efficiency, and marketing for the Parks and
Recreation Department. Responsible for the management of all employees, oversight of all
seven parks, manager of the annual city budget, purchases, payroll, etc. Also responsible
for all work schedules, annual planning, oversight of all festivals, liaison between all sports
teams and local government, various organizations, volunteer coordinator, economic
development, and Facebook and website administrator.
DIRECTOR OF FAMILYAND YOUTH MINISTRIES
Houston First United Methodist Church; Houston, Mississippi August 2009 - May 2011
Responsible for all youth coordination, financial administration, event planning, and
responsible for all teaching from the word of God.
YOUTH INTERN
Heritage United Methodist Church; Hattiesburg, Mississippi Summer of 2009
Responsible for the coordination of all youth events, leading various bible studies, and
mentoring individual youth by the Word of God.
SUMMER CAMPCOUNSELORAND WORSHIPLEADER
Camp Lake Stephens; Oxford, Mississippi Summer of 2008
Responsible for daily teachings and continuous care for 13 weeks of different cabins of
children ranging from 7-15 years of age.
INTERNAND WORSHIPLEADER
Tupelo First United Methodist Church; Tupelo, Mississippi Fall of 2007
Responsible for worship through music, mentoring and spiritual development of youth,
and planning and coordination of all youth activities.
DIRECTOR OF STUDENTAND FAMILYMINISTRIES
Crystal Springs United Methodist Church; Crystal Springs, Mississippi Summer of 2007
Responsible for worship through music, mentoring and spiritual development of youth
and their families, and planning and coordination of all youth activities
INTERNAND WORSHIPLEADER
Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church; Little Rock, Arkansas Summer of 2006
Responsible for worship through music, mentoring and spiritual development of all
youth, and all planning and coordination of all youth activities.
College Education
MississippiStateUniversity
Degree: Communications
Emphasis: Public Relations
Cumulative GPA: 3.22
Graduation: May 2009
CLUB & ORGANIZATIONS MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY ROADRUNNER
Student Recruiter 2006-2009
Chosen as 1 of 30 from 300 applicants to represent MSU by giving tours to visiting
prospective students and families. Responsible for making contact to prospective students.

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MISSISSIPPISTATEUNIVERSITYSTUDENTASSOCIATION
Freshman Forum; Government and Community Relations 2005-2007
Chosen as 1 of 16 from 300 applicants for Freshman Forum Leadership Organization
Board. Given the Freshman Forum Spirit Award. Chosen as 1 of 200 applicants with the
responsibility of enhancing communication between Mississippi State University and
Government Officials.
BETAUPSILON CHI
Brothers Under Christ Fraternity; Alpha Class 2005-2009
Christian Fraternity with the purpose of establishing brotherhood and unity based on the
common bond of Jesus Christ.
High School Education
Copiah Academy
Cumulative GPA: 3.54
Graduation: May 2005
HONORS &AWARDS AMERICAN LEGION BOY’S NATION SENATOR
Washington D.C Summer of 2004
Won the elected honor of being 1 of 96 students in the United States of
America to represent my home state, Mississippi, at the 2004 session of
the American Legion Boy’s Nation in Washington D. C. A week long
session of congress where we as senators debate on bills and resolutions
to present before the actual United States Congress. During the week
was chosen as 1 of 8 officers for the 2004 Boys Nations Senate.
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONALORATORICALCONTEST
Crystal Springs, Mississippi; District 7 of Southern Mississippi Spring of 2005
Winner of Crystal Springs and District 7 of Southern Mississippi.
HIGH SCHOOLAWARDS
Copiah Academy; Gallman, Mississippi 2003-2005
Hall of Fame, Honors Graduate, DAR (Daughters of the American
Revolution) Good Citizen Award, American Legion Good Patriotism
Award, Partnership for a Healthy Copiah County Award, Who’s Who
Best Personality (2003 & 2004), Most Likely to Succeed
(2005), Most Dependable (2005), Most Valuable Player;Tennis, Colonel
PrideAward;Tennis(2003&2004)
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS CLASS PRESIDENT
Juniorand Senior Years 2003-2005
Voted by my class to plan and coordinate all school activities, fundraisers, parties, and
other functions. Responsible for all future class reunions.
STUDENT COUNCIL
Representative 2000-2005
Elected every year eligible. Chosen to express the views of my fellow classmates so their
experience throughout school reached its potential, and carryout planning and
coordinating of all school activities.