BRYANT “DREW” ANDREWS Community and Human Services Practitioner│Health & Wellness Enthusiast │Dancer & Choreographer

19 VanGaasbeck Street, Kingston, NY 12401 Twitter: @DrewsDXF (845) 213.1801 Instagram: DREWSENERGY Drewsenergy7@gmail.com Facebook: BRYANT EMANUEL ANDREWS

Bryant “Drew” Andrews

Professional Accomplishments

Center for Creative Education, Kingston, NY (non-profit organization) 01/2002 – Present Executive Director

• Responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization. Other responsibilities include fundraising, marketing, promotion and community outreach

• Create and implement youth and adult art education programs emphasizing artistic expression • Refine and develop program services, classes, outside workshops and activities • Conduct routine youth counseling groups targeting various adolescent and teen life issues • Consistently create fresh and motivating activities to ensure the enjoyment of all participants • Develop event topics and choose featured speakers for on and off-site workshops • Present programming and arts education workshops to local public and private K-12 schools and colleges • Create methods to bridge gaps between diverse socio economic and ethnic backgrounds • Assume responsibility for the day to day operations of a non-profit organization • Provide programmatic leadership; overseeing services to assure that high quality programs are provided

consistent with the mission, vision and values of the organization • Facilitate fiduciary and legal responsibilities of the nonprofit organization in accordance with the bylaws. • Board growth and developmental training • Review, interpret and apply all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures to obtain and maintain licensure

and quality assurance goals • Hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate employees • Coordinate care, programs, events and services with other agencies • Supervise staff in the coordination of the overall delivery of services • Ensure the organization and its mission are consistently presented in strong, positive images • Communicate new ideas via email and routine meetings with administration, board, staff and volunteers • Facilitate team meetings ensuring all necessary program information, training, and procedures are reviewed

as needed • Serve as a mentor to youth, parents and community members

DXF® - Dance Xross Fitness® 10/2013– Present Creator/CEO

• Created and designed a interval training group fitness program for youth and adults incorporating 4 disciplines; Dance, Kickboxing, Strength Training and Soul Line dancing

• Create and implement age appropriate choreography for youth and adults • Trained, licensed and developed over 87 DXF® Coaches nation wide • Coordinate programs, events and services with other agencies • Oversee daily management of the DXF® business, programming and communications • Ensure the DXF® brand is communicated and properly represented • Facilitate team meetings ensuring all necessary program information, training, and procedures are reviewed

as needed • Coordinate DXF® Coach developmental training, community programs, events and fitness demonstrations • Provide programmatic leadership, overseeing services to assure that high quality services are provided and

respect and professionalism is shown in all venues • Supervise staff in the coordination of the overall delivery of services • Consistently create fresh and motivating fitness routines to ensure the enjoyment of all participants while

building strength and stamina and teaching proper form • Directed DXF® classes, certifications and workshops nationally in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,

Connecticut, North Carolina, California, Florida and Arizona and internationally in Dubai, Germany and Costa Rica.

• Presented DXF® at national fitness conventions for IDEA® in California and ECA® in New York and Florida. • Presented DXF® as a viable physical education option for K-12 to teachers at APPHERD conventions in New

York, Missouri and Rhode Island

Energy Dance Company 9/2000 – Present Founder/Director/Choreographer

• Create and implement age appropriate choreography for youth and adults • Coordinate performances, community programs, events and competitions • Provide clear and concise communication between management, team and parents • Facilitate team meetings ensuring all necessary program information, training, and procedures are reviewed

as needed • Provide programmatic leadership, overseeing services to assure that high quality services are provided and

respect and professionalism is shown in all venues • Supervise staff in the coordination of the overall delivery of services • Consistently create fresh and motivating dance routines and workouts to ensure the enjoyment of all • participants while building strength and stamina • Oversee daily business practices • Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all participants while practicing, performing and traveling • Energy Dance Company’s focus on Hip-Hop, Latin Dance Fusion, high-energy dance styles and rich hard-

hitting choreography, continues to garner national and international awards and recognition. Unique Fitness (merged with CCE in 2002) Founder / Executive Director 09/2000 – Present

• Create and implement age appropriate choreography for youth and adults • Coordinate performances, community programs, events and competitions • Provide programmatic leadership, overseeing services to assure that high quality services are provided and

respect and good sportsmanship is shown in all venues • Consistently create fresh and motivating dance routines and workouts to ensure the enjoyment of all • participants while building strength and stamina • Facilitate team meetings ensuring all necessary program information, training, and procedures are reviewed

as needed • Supervise staff in the coordination of the overall delivery of information and services • Oversee daily business practices • Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all participants while practicing, performing and traveling • Serves as a youth mentor routinely conducting youth counseling groups targeting various adolescent and teen

life issues. YMCA of Kingston, NY 2004 – Current DXF® Group Fitness Instructor / Fundraiser Coordinator Children’s Home of Kingston, Kingston, NY 2002 – 2005 Child Care Supervisor

• Monitored youth in facility • Planned trips • Coordinated facility activities • Held groups for weekly discussion • Provided an enriching experience for each youth, while maintaining safety

St. Cabrini Home, Esopus, NY 1998 – 2005 Cottage Manager

• Managed cottage staff of up to 10 employees • Screened applicants for employment, hired and fired employees, conducted periodic employee evaluations • Conducted professional development workshops with the staff • Planned interactive and educational activities, and managed youths' time with individuals and groups • Gave presentations on relevant topics to student groups at retreats or in trainings with other counselors

Harlem Valley Maximum Secure Juvenile Detention Center – Wingdale, NY 1995 - 2001 Youth Division Aid-4

• Supervise male juvenile offenders convicted of violent felonies and sentenced in male criminal court • Responsibilities of a YDA-4 include leading counseling groups as well as providing individual counseling • Helping youth develop good personal hygiene, manners, work and study habits • Supervising youth in various activities; planning and assisting with organized recreation activities • Participating in staff evaluation of youth • Assisting in establishing and maintaining relationships with youth’s families • Held inmate counseling sessions in A.R.T (Aggressive Replacement Training) and I.L.S (Independent Living Skills)

August Aichhorn Treatment Center 1993 – 1995 Child Care Worker

• Planned interactive and educational activities • Managed youths' time with individuals and groups • Gave presentations on relevant topics to their student groups at retreats or in trainings with other counselors

Professional Highlights:

• Presented DXF® at IDEA® Fitness Conference in Los Angeles, CA 2016 • Collaborated with BodyArt® to present DXF® in Costa Rica 2016 • Granted an artist visa to teach Dance in Santiago de Cuba 2016 • Presented DXF® at Shape America Fitness Conference 2015 • Presented DXF® at ECA/OBOW in NYC 2014 & 2015 • Collaborated with BodyArt® to present DXF® in Germany 2015 • Collaborated with BodyArt® to present DXF® in Dubai 2015 • Presented DXF® at ECA/THRIVE in Florida 2013 & 2014 • Presented DXF® at the 2014 APPHERD Eastern District Convention Conference in Rhode Island • Presented DXF® at the 2014 APPHERD National Convention and Expo in Missouri • Presented DXF® at the Women’s Health and Fitness Expo in NY 2013, 2014 & 2015 • Trained and instructed at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in California • Worked with dancer/choreographer, Twitch from “So You Think You can Dance” • Granted an artist visa to teach Dance in Santiago de Cuba 2013 • Chosen to be one out of 1200 dancers to be part of Madonna’s Hard Candy promotional workout video on

Good Morning America • Contracted to teach dance in schools and correctional facilities nationally in Upstate New York and

internationally in Bad Arolsen and Duesseldorf, Germany • Presented at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies on “How to use DXF® to promote Health and Wellness in

our Community” 2014

Degrees/Certificates:

• Stanford University: Executive Program for Social Entrepreneurship (February, 2017) • Harvard Graduate School of Education: Inspiring Passion-Driven Learning Certificate (August, 2016) • Empire State College: B.A. in Youth Counseling (July, 2013) • Metropolitan College of New York: A.A in Human Services • Mandle College for Allied Health: Medical Assistant Diploma • Center for Credentialing and Education: Human Services Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP) • American Red Cross: Child & Adult CPR First Aid & AED Certification • Athletics and Fitness Association of America: Group Fitness Certification

References References are available on request.

Bryant “Drew” Andrews is a dynamic, energizing force who brings over 25 years of human service, dance and fitness

experience to communities worldwide. Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Staten Island, Drew currently resides in

Kingston, NY and is the Executive Director at Center for Creative Education, a non-profit organization whose mission

is to enrich the social and cultural awareness of our youth and community through arts, wellness and education.

Drew is the founder and choreographer of the award winning Energy Dance Company, whose focus on Hip-Hop, Latin

Dance Fusion, high-energy dance style and rich hard-hitting choreography has won national and international

recognition.

Drew is also the creator and CEO of DXF® - Dance Xross Fitness®, a community-based, fun, energetic,

intergenerational fitness program that builds community and promotes family fitness using a mix of four disciplines:

dance, kickboxing, strength training and soul line dancing. DXF® has developed into an innovative, sustainable

program, which successfully educates by linking community, arts and wellness.

Group Fitness Instructor, award-winning choreographer, accomplished Hip-Hop and Latin dancer/instructor,

community leader and human services professional, Drew has dedicated his life to community, arts, health and

wellness. He was strongly influenced by his parents focus on a healthy lifestyle, and has passed that philosophy on to

his children. Drew shares his strong belief that family fitness can strengthen the family bond and have a positive,

long-term impact with youth and adults in the community.

Encouraging Community Engagement

BRYANT “DREW” ANDREWS Community and Human Services Practitioner│Health & Wellness Enthusiast │Dancer & Choreographer

Using DXF® - Dance Xross Fitness®, Drew established the “Let’s Move! Ulster” and “Let’s Move! Dutchess” free yearly

community health and wellness fair. In its 7th year, “Let’s Move! Ulster” continues to strengthen community

collaborations. Schools, elected officials, local businesses, religious organizations and health care facilities all work in

consort toward a common goal of healthy community. With the success of the “Let’s Move! Ulster” events, Drew has

seen his mission of community building and family fitness come to fruition and looks forward to sharing his vision

nationally and internationally.

Facilitated Workshops • “How to Engage Women in Health & Wellness through Community Engagement”

• “DXF® in the Boardroom” • “Community Organizing”

• “Developing a community-based model that works” • Dance Movement Workshops

• Choreography • Motivational/Keynote Speaker

Presentation Style: Drew’s dynamic style is fast, energetic, empowering and full of best practice examples; ensuring

that the audience is engaged and leaving with practical and theoretical information.

Suggested Venue: Community Events, Schools, Board Meetings, and Fitness Venues

Target Audience: Community at large

Suggested Time: 30 – 60 minutes

Media Highlights:

Youths from Kingston center head to dance fest in Germany

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20100611/youths-from-kingston-center-head-to-dance-fest-in-

germany

Kingston dance event part of fight vs. obesity

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20110602/kingston-dance-event-part-of-fight-vs-obesity-video

Winter’s Eve TD Dance Party at Lincoln Square

www.winterseve.org/category/entertainment/winters-eve-td-dance-party

Happening Person in Ulster County

http://ulster.happeningmag.com/ulster-county-bryant-andrew/

Women’s Health Expo: LET'S MOVE! WITH DREW

http://www.womenshealthexpo.com/past-expos-mainmenu-45/2013-expo/featured-highlights/let-s-move-

with-drew\

Let's Move! Ulster, Communities on the Move Video Challenge

letsmovecommunities.challengepost.com/.../6812-let-s-move-ulster

ECA World Fitness: CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS OCTOBER 2013

www.ecaworldfitness.com/uncategorized/october-2013

Amazing Flash Mob! Devereux students participate in "Let's Move! Ulster County" event

http://www.devereux.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=32409&news_iv_ctrl=1923

Fighting Childhood Obesity with Let’s Move! Ulster Series of Events

http://www.poststarnews.com/article/20120416/News/304169931#ixzz2yn3AAXT7

Let’s Move! Ulster- Creating Healthy Places

http://www.creatinghealthyplacesulster.org/lets-move-ulster.html

'Let's Move!' dance event draws hundreds

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20110623/lets-move-dance-event-draws-hundreds