Abby Nesselrode
Summary
Highly analytical and adaptable professional with exceptional communication and teamwork skills. Strong track record of successfully navigating new environments. Eager to contribute to the success of a team and enhance professional skill set. Positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Brings valuable combination of enthusiasm and dedication to any organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assisted Afghan Family
Spero Project
07.2022 - Current
- I am self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- I learning the importance of learning quickly and adapting to new situations
- I help a specific family get bank cards, sign up for WIC cards for food benefits, make doctor appointments, get the kids enrolled in school, helped them sign up for English classes to learn the language, sort through mail to pay taxes and bills, and other things!
- I learned excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, especially when dealing with adults in professional environments.
Child Care Provider
Myself
01.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Helped create a fun environment for the kids while their parents were gone. I helped take them to and from school, daycare, soccer practice, and other activities.
- I always tried to work on improving responsibility be having the kids helps pick up toys after playing and cleaning up our plates after snack time. This job is my absolute favorite! It is so fun to see them grow up and get to do fun activities with them too!
Church Childcare Provider
01.2019 - Current
ACTS Camp Participant
International Missions Board
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- I participated in a month long internship of Missions and Culture in Nicaragua. While we were there I kept track of all of our finances and was responsible for money conversion and keeping our leaders back in the states updated with our money spending. I also acted as a translator in many settings which improved my confidence and people skill through communicating in another language. We had sessions about culture, philosophical and theological debates, and were shown the behind the scenes programming of how to lead and plan well when in charge of others.
Intern
Oklahoma Baptists
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge by traveling to different camps to hear speakers and also be a speaker myself
- I also worked as a translator for one trip for a girl who was from Nicaragua
Volunteer
Friendship International for Women
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Met with women every Thursday to teach English, assisted with placement tests, and worked in classes to help women learn English as a second language.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Volunteer
Spero Project
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Aided Afghanistan families in adjustment to living in America
- I worked with the non-profit in helping aid families that came over as refugees by organizing food and basic needs drives, working as almost a case-manager, and helping be a mediator between the refugees and the new-ness of coming to America.
Spanish Tutor
Myself
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Created fun and challenging lesson plans to help students enjoy learning process.
- Boosted student confidence in speaking Spanish through regular conversational practice and interactive activities during our weekly sessions
- I was in constant communication with my students to develop tutoring plans using information gleaned from homework assignments, parents and teachers.
Lifeguard (CPR Certified)
Life Guard
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
Community Outreach Volunteer
IsleGo and Pura Vida Missions
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Over the course of 4 years, I had the opportunity to travel out of the country and have an impact
- I went to Jamaica in 2020. While there, we worked for a week to build two houses in the slums of Jamaica. We built houses, interacted with the community at the community center, delivered food to people in need, fostered relationships with the locals for future groups to come, and visited an infirmary.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations to maximize impact on community initiatives.
- In 2022 and 2023 I went to Costa Rica. In Costa Rica, we helped build houses, hold VBS for the community, work with growing churches and assists them in a variety of needs, and I also had te chance to grow and practice Spanish. VBS, interacted with growing churches and communities
Volunteer
Route 66 Food Bank
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Helped stock shelves and organize inventory for the organization
Hot Dogs for the Homeless
Henderson Hills Baptist Church
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Helped a variety of outreach organizations that help the homeless population in the Oklahoma City area.
Mission Trip Volunteer
Henderson Hills Baptist Church
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Traveled to Brussels, Belgium to assisted local food bank, partnered with Ukraine pastor, completed prayer walks, partnered with new church plant, and met citizens in the community
- Coordinated community response to individual financial or material needs.
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers on diverse projects that collectively addressed various aspects of community needs.
Education
Oklahoma State University
05.2027
Skills
- Positive Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Comprehensive Listening Abilities
- Calm under pressure
- Multitasking Abilities
- Versatile Work Style
Community Outreach
- OCS Mission Trips, 9, 11, 12, Jamaica, 9, Built two houses, interacted with families, packaged and delivered food baskets, visited an infirmary, Costa Rica, 11, 12, Built a house, held VBS, interacted with growing churches and communities
- Henderson Hills Baptist Church Mission Trip, 11, Traveled to Brussels, Belgium, assisted local food bank, partnered with Ukraine pastor, completed prayer walks, partnered with new church plant, met citizens in the community
- Friendship International for Women, 12, Met with women every Thursday to teach English, assisted with placement tests, worked in classes
- Route 66 Food Bank, 11, 12
- Spero Project, 12, Aided Afghanistan families in adjustment to living in America
- Cleats for Kids, 10, 11, 12
- Top Soccer, 11, 12
- Church Childcare Provider, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Assisted Afghan Family, 12
- Hot Dogs for the Homeless, 9
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
ACTS Camp Participant
International Missions Board
05.2024 - 06.2024
Intern
Oklahoma Baptists
01.2023 - 05.2024
Spanish Tutor
Myself
08.2022 - 05.2023
Assisted Afghan Family
Spero Project
07.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Friendship International for Women
05.2022 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Spero Project
05.2022 - 06.2023
Mission Trip Volunteer
Henderson Hills Baptist Church
03.2022 - 03.2022
Lifeguard (CPR Certified)
Life Guard
01.2021 - 05.2023
Community Outreach Volunteer
IsleGo and Pura Vida Missions
08.2019 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Route 66 Food Bank
06.2019 - 05.2023
Child Care Provider
Myself
01.2019 - Current
Church Childcare Provider
01.2019 - Current
Hot Dogs for the Homeless
Henderson Hills Baptist Church
01.2019 - 01.2023
Oklahoma State University
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