AARON DESERAUX
Washington,DC
Summary
Business Administration student with 11 years of experience across administration, education, youth support, and project leadership. Skilled in process improvement, team coordination, student engagement, and relationship management. Experienced working in educational and community focused environments with a strong ability to mentor, support, and communicate with diverse populations. Seeking to apply leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills in youth development, operations management, or community engagement roles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Specialist
YMCA Youth and Family Services
Burtonsville, MD
09.2025 - Current
- Providing trauma informed, culturally responsive support to youth in Montgomery County Public Schools.
- Created structured recreational, educational, and life-skills activities to enhance youth engagement and participation.
- Facilitated goal setting and independent living skill development to promote personal growth and accountability among youth.
- Collaborated closely with counselors, educators, and support staff to strengthen team collaboration.
- Contributed to a safer and more positive program environment through effective behavior management and conflict de-escalation.
Event Manager
E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
Washington, DC
08.2020 - 08.2025
- Planned, organized, and oversaw school events, enhancing student engagement through dances (prom, homecoming), pep rallies, assemblies, graduation, fundraisers, and award ceremonies.
- Managed a $17,000 annual event budget while maintaining full compliance with school district policies.
- Coordinate logistics such as venue setup, decorations, catering, sound, lighting, and transportation.
- Secured permits and approvals for on-campus and off-campus events, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely execution.
- Serve as the main point of contact for students, parents, and faculty regarding event details.
Special Education Co-Teacher
E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
Washington, DC
04.2019 - 08.2025
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to each student's unique needs.
- Adapt general education lessons to meet students' academic, emotional, and behavioral goals.
- Helped 90% of students meet or exceed IEP goals for two consecutive school years.
- Introduced technology-based learning tools that improved accessibility and academic performance.
- Developed customized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) that reduced classroom disruptions by 40%.
Operations Coordinator
Airlines for America
Washington, DC
10.2016 - 04.2019
- Oversaw end-to-end logistics for domestic and international flights.
- Coordinated with customs, cargo, and ramp services for international operations, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations.
- Monitored budgets and expenses, ensuring accurate tracking of costs associated with aircraft maintenance, technology upgrades, and facility improvements.
- Developed tracking systems that improved oversight of aircraft maintenance schedules.
- Implementing sustainability or fuel-efficiency programs.
- Conducted research for project proposals, compiling critical information that contributed to successful bids.
Administrative Assistant
Arlington County Government Department of Inspection Services
Arlington, VA
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Created and maintained administrative processes and procedures, enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval speed and accessibility across departments.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff daily tasks.
- Managed permitting process for large, multi-zoned commercial projects, ensuring compliance and timely approvals.
Billing Specialist
Comcast Communications
Silver Spring, MD
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Resolved customer inquiries related to billing discrepancies and account details efficiently.
- Facilitated resolution of customer billing inquiries through phone and email, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Trained new team members on billing procedures and system navigation, ensuring accurate account management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07-2026
Timeline
Youth Development Specialist
YMCA Youth and Family Services
09.2025 - Current
Event Manager
E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
08.2020 - 08.2025
Special Education Co-Teacher
E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
04.2019 - 08.2025
Operations Coordinator
Airlines for America
10.2016 - 04.2019
Administrative Assistant
Arlington County Government Department of Inspection Services
11.2015 - 10.2016
Billing Specialist
Comcast Communications
03.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Capella University