David Murray has over 20 years of experience in youth development, mental health, and social services. He has successfully managed truancy reduction, job training, and mentoring programs. Murray holds a bachelor's degree and has received formal training in areas such as child abuse prevention and foster care. He has a proven track record of helping at-risk youth and improving outcomes through relationship building and programming.

1. DAVID J. MURRAY
9141 Firstgate Drive • Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 • 614.395.9611 (M) • forspeed50@yahoo.com
CAREER PROFILE
Reliable, creative, and results-driven youth development professional with extensive experience in administration, coaching, and
program management. Proven track record in establishing and maintaining lasting professional relationships. Resourceful
leader and team player with a strong work ethic. Natural ability to identify areas of need and implement practical solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to thrive in challenging environments.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
B.A. in Communication Arts, Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, TN
Formal Training: Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect; Legal Mandates for Reporting Child Abuse; Foster Care Basics;
Adoption Basics; Volunteer/Mentoring Services
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pomegranate Health Systems, Columbus, OH Mental Health Associate,(MHA) (2013-Present)●
• Provides an effective and positive role model and provides constructive feedback to patients.
• Assists patients by providing continuous client care, supervision, interaction and role modeling.
• Offer therapeutic care for patients/clients with mental illness and /or behavioral disorders.
Franklin County Educational Service Center, Columbus, OH • Key Advocate Officer, Key Program (2010-Present)
• Successfully manage operations for Franklin County’s truancy reduction program for elementary and middle school
students. Serve 130+ students each year with academic and attendance concerns.
• Develop incentives for improved attendance. Work closely with social workers, teachers and administrators to reduce
chronic truancy. Engage students, parents, and families through school-based advocacy.
• Identify potential barriers, i.e. drug and alcohol abuse, aggressive/violent behavior, bullying, child abuse, bereavement,
learning challenges, suicidal tendencies, family breakdown, etc.
• Work to combat barriers through programming, relationship building, and conflict resolution.
• Engage students, thereby boosting attendance rate by 10% over a two-year period.
Career Manager, Crossroads (2004-2010); JAG Specialist, Jobs for Columbus Graduates (2000-2004)
• Significantly decreased high school dropout rates through targeted programming and mentoring.
• Prepared students for the school to career transition through life survival and workplace training.
• Conducted GED preparation courses geared towards students with literacy and basic skills deficiency.
• Developed innovative and effective workshops in areas related to career development, job survival, leadership and self
-development, job attainment, basic education, and personal skills.
• Developed and facilitated comprehensive entrepreneurship classes.
• Identified, facilitated, and monitored performance for summer employment.
• Maintained 95% success rate for student summer employment and graduation.
A2Z Cares, LLC, Columbus, OH • Part-Time Job Specialist (2011-2012)
• Conducted career counseling and vocational rehabilitation for persons with physical, developmental, and mental illness.
Jireh Services, Columbus, OH • Property Manager (2011-2012)
• Managed nine properties for disabled adults and young adults. Ensured a safe, affordable, and supportive living
environment. Offered quality customer service to tenants and vendors.
• Conceived and implemented new strategies to improve living conditions.
• Accurately maintained financial records for properties. Prepared monthly financial reports.
• Monitored use of commercial vehicles. Developed and checked daily logs for completion.
• Maintained compliance with statutory regulations and required documentation.
• Strategically hired, trained, and evaluated staff at each property.
• Negotiated with contractors to lower rates and save funds.

2. DAVID J. MURRAY
9141 Firstgate Drive • Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 • 614.395.9611 (M) • forspeed50@yahoo.com
Unifirst Corporation Route Salesman/Driver (1996-2000)●
• Provide consistent and timely deliveries to all accounts
• Remain a quality of customer service
• Provide uniforms and protective clothing for all shops within the community
Franklin County Juvenile Detention Correction Officer (1996-1998)●
• Maintain structure and safety to residents.
• Offer group therapy for all Juvenile residents and develop goals and objectives
Buckeye Boys Ranch, Grove City, OH • Youth Counselor (1991-1996)
• Supervised and mentored adolescents mandated to attend an Intensive Care Center. Worked within a team to ensure a
safe and positive environment. Prepared residents for reengagement into their families and schools.
• Conducted individual, group, and family therapy sessions. Implemented trauma and substance abuse treatment
models. Worked closely with multi-systemic therapist to diagnose and treat youth with criminal records.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Football Coach, Columbus, OH, 1993-2014
Defensive Back Coach, Capital University
Defensive Back Coach, Thomas Worthington HS; Reynoldsburg HS
Defensive Coordinator/Speed Coach, Linden McKinley HS; Whitehall Yearling HS