Akirah Fort
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate and driven individual with a deep-rooted passion for sports and a keen interest in the field of sports medicine. With a lifelong involvement in sports and a genuine interest in human anatomy and physiology, I am dedicated to combining my love for athletics with my desire to promote health and wellness. My goal is to empower athletes to achieve their full potential while ensuring their physical well-being. I am seeking opportunities to expand my knowledge, refine my skills, and make a positive impact on the athletic community.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Jesse White Tumbling Team Scholarship
Jesse White Foundation
- Enhanced athlete performance by developing individualized tumbling training programs.
- Improved team cohesion through regular communication and collaboration with fellow coaches and athletes.
- Led successful tumbling workshops for participants of various skill levels, resulting in increased enrolment numbers.
- Created a safe and inclusive environment for athletes to learn and grow, fostering positive attitudes towards tumbling.
Cashier
Harris Tetter
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
Crew Member
Portillos
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Contributed to increased sales by upselling menu items and promoting special offers.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for crew members.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment with diligent attention to details while assembling meals.
TOGO/Cashier
Texas Roadhouse
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Package Online orders for guest
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
Greensboro, North Carolina05.2026
High School Diploma -
Evergreen Park Community High School
Evergeen Park, Illinois05.2022
Skills
- Crew Leadership
- Health and Safety Standards
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Relations
- Customer Service
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Clear Communication
Affiliations
- I am in an organization within my major called Pulse 72. Its a Kinesiology major in which we are very active within the community and with social events. We also participate in multiple volunteer opportunities that impacts the community in such a positive way.
- I am apart of a Kinesiology Honors Program where you need at least a 3.5 GPA in order to join. We promote intellectual growth, cultural appreciation, professional focus, leadership development and civic participation.
- As a team captain for 2 years of my Track & Field Team I challenged teammates to get better and work harder by constructively confronting negativity, pessimism and laziness. Invested time to build and strengthen relationships with teammates by inquiring about individual challenges and goals. Maintained poise, optimism and bounced back quickly after mistakes to show teammates how to respond to negative situations. Monitored and maintained team chemistry by continually reminding team members about common goal and common bond.
- I have helped coach Track&Field Teams back in Chicago, IL, in which helped young athletes prevent injury
Sports Experience
Volunteer Coach, Youth Basketball League
Mentored young players on fundamental skills and sportsmanship.
Honored as MVP of Track and field for 2 consecutive years 2021 & 2022
Skills Developed Through Sports
Leadership: Served as captain of Track & Field team, coordinating strategies and motivating teammates.
Teamwork: Collaborated with Track members to execute game plans and achieve common goals.
Communication: Effectively communicated plays and strategies on the track to ensure team cohesion.
Discipline: Maintained rigorous training schedules and balanced academics with sports commitments.
Accomplishments-
Became one of the first African American students in my High School to win Swim & Dive Diving portion sectionals
Honored as MVP of Track and field for 2 consecutive years 2021 & 2022
Timeline
Cashier
Harris Tetter
02.2024 - Current
TOGO/Cashier
Texas Roadhouse
02.2023 - 05.2023
Crew Member
Portillos
11.2021 - 08.2023
Jesse White Tumbling Team Scholarship
Jesse White Foundation
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
High School Diploma -
Evergreen Park Community High School