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CJ Runyon

CJ Runyon

Community/Overseas Specialist/Director of Fire Cleanup

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Community Engagement Facilitator, Trainer, Author, Certified Practitioner in Core Centering Somatic Therapy

  • Education

    • Azusa Pacific University

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      Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Organizational Leadership

      Organizational Leadership focuses on how to collaboratively work together versus using an ineffective top down approach. Leaders must be equipped to understand operating issues in order to effectively strategize and lead.

  • Experience

    • CAC

      Apr 1996 - Aug 2005
      Community/Overseas Specialist/Director of Fire Cleanup

      Led community and oversea projects; Utilized Community Based Development; Director of Fire Cleanup in Harbison Canyon; Educational services and mentoring programs for Sudanese refugees; Worked with Street Children in Kiev, Ukraine; Community development with an emphasis in Participatory Method in Russia, Malawi and Belize; Counseling; Developed Tutoring program; event planning; writing; public speaking.

    • Walden House

      Sept 2005 - Jun 2006
      Case Manager

      Managed a caseload of incarcerated women to discuss options after release. Led group meetings, counseled one on one, collaborated with law enforcement.

    • The Art Institutes

      Jun 2006 - Jun 2016
      High School Representative

      Consistently met and exceeded market plan; Effectively developed and maintained two territories; Created and executed marketing plan; Expanded clientele in territory; Public speaking; Evaluated, strategized, and fulfilled monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals; Mentored and trained new employees; Demonstrated strong presentation and communication skills; Received various awards including Top Achievers.

    • LifeSTEPS

      Jul 2007 - Aug 2008
      Director Of Social Services

      Directed programs for low income communities; trained Managers; case work; counseling; outside service assistance.

    • Walu International

      Jun 2011 - Feb 2024
      CEO/President

      I provide Community Driven Development (CDD) training and work with communities to utilize their collective voice to find solutions using local assets. Community Driven Development ensures community members are the primary stakeholders in matters that impact them. I have utilized it in disaster recovery, sanitation and hygiene, and improved water systems in Papua New Guinea, Nicaragua and the US.

    • Crown Equipment Corporation

      Nov 2016 - Apr 2018
      Account Representative

      Managed existing accounts while developing new partnerships by consulting in Material Handling needs.

    • NewSV Media

      Apr 2018 - Aug 2021
      Account Manager

      Prospected, acquired, and managed new/existing client accounts. B2B SalesTerritory ExpansionBusiness DevelopmentCommunity RelationsStrategically built and improved client baseMet hard deadlines under pressure.Marketing Advertising

    • Pitsco Education

      Oct 2022 - Dec 2023
      California Education Advisor

      Developed and managed a 1.2-million-dollar California territory.Promoted hands-on learning in: STEM, Computer Science, Robotics, and Drones for K-12education.Established relationships with STREAM and CTE educators.EdTech solutions selling.Grew brand awareness.Professional Development

    • Holistic Community Development

      Feb 2024 - now
      Trainer and Coach

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    • Lightfully Behavioral Health

      Apr 2024 - now
      Regional Outreach Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Conflict Resolution

      University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education I Coursera
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    • Defining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations

      Rice University
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    • Foundations of Project Management

      Google
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Core Centering Practitioner

      Somatic Coaching Academy

    • Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

      Yale University
      Dec 2023
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Support/Visitor to hospitalized children

      Issued by Valley Children's Healthcare
      Valley Children's HealthcareAssociated with CJ Runyon

    • Animal Rescue

      Issued by The Marine Mammal Center
      The Marine Mammal CenterAssociated with CJ Runyon

    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Homeless Garden Project
      Homeless Garden ProjectAssociated with CJ Runyon

    • Community Outreach

      Issued by Mama's Kitchen
      Mama's KitchenAssociated with CJ Runyon

    • Sanitation/Hygiene Assessments Malawi, Africa

      Issued by Water For People on Jan 2009
      Water For PeopleAssociated with CJ Runyon