1. 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.
2. Elijah Glenn
176 A Court Street
Newark, 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 College
Newark, New Jersey
Major: Physical Education
Associates Degree Candidate: May. 2016
Experience
Montclair Board of Education 1/2014- Present
Position: Para-Professional
Responsibilities: Assist, direct & supervise students with developmental issues. Record their behavior & academic
progress.
Robert Treat Hotel Banquet Department 4/2010-3/2012
Position: 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 12/2007-11/2010
Position: Target Outreach Director
Responsibilities: 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 Leader
Responsibilities: Supervised Junior Staff members, Chaperoned trips, serve meals, maintenance.
Position: Education Coordinator
Responsibilities: Organize & teach education programs along with plan trips for members.
Sugar Rays House of Comedy 6/2007-11/2007
Position: Assistant Manager
Responsibilities: 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.
3. 5 Points YMCA, Union, NJ 9/2006-4/2007
Position: Field Coordinator
Responsibilities: 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 Counselor
Responsibilities: Organize and operate sports & music activities for the summer camp.
Livingston Elementary School, Union, NJ 2/2006-6/2006
Position: Before and Aftercare Site supervisor
Responsibilities: 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-Present
Position: CEO/Founder
Responsibilities: Event planning, marketing, promotion, organizing & secure venues.
Zoo Crew Authentic Wear, Newark, NJ 1/2005-1/2006
Position: Customer Service Clerk
Responsibilities: Assist customers with selection and purchases of clothing, receptionist, sort clothing.
Tuckahoe YMCA Richmond, VA. 3/2004-6/2004
Position: 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. 10/2003-3/2004
Position: Unarmed Security Officer
Responsibilities: To patrol, monitor, secure, and maintain the property of the employer.
Sam Goody Richmond, VA. 10/2003-12/2004
Position: Sales Associate
Responsibilities: 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 6/2001-8/2003
Position: Group Leader/Basketball Coach
Responsibilities: Chaperoned trips, served meals, developed lesson plans, maintained a safe learning environment
for students, and coached youngsters in organized athletic events.
4. 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, 1998-2000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark, Inc., 1996-2000
NJ NETS Junior League, 1996-2000
Zoo Crew Youth Organization, 1996-2000
Coach, Zoo Crew, 2000-Present
References: Available upon request