Alexis Pettis
Chicago,IL
Summary
Creative professional with a passion for people, storytelling, and collaboration. With 5+ years of experience in project management, youth development, and sales, I excel in dynamic environments where creativity thrives. Excellently skilled in communication and interpersonal skills, with a keen eye for detail and dedication to quality. Seeking a role that fosters creativity, teamwork, and innovation."
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Right At School LLC
02.2022 - Current
- Service 200+ students daily
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Reduced behavioral issues by implementing effective classroom management strategies and fostering a positive environment.
Barista
Starbucks
11.2020 - 04.2023
- Serviced over 500+ customers daily.
- Supported training efforts for new hires
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote a fun, positive environment.
Youth Event Coordinator
Kuumba Lynx
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed a team of 2
- Cultivated strong partnerships with local businesses, securing in-kind donations or sponsorships for various occasions.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
Youth Program Facilitator
Wood Family Foundation
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Planned and facilitated workshops in accordance with Pitch In curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Serviced over 100 students across 5 grades.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL12.2018
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Conflict Resolution
- Intermediate Spanish
- Creative Innovation
- Retail Operations
- Logistics
- Team Building Facilitation
- Resource Management
- Literature Review
Certification
- Food Handler's License - Oct. 2021
- Restorative Justice Training - 2019
- CPR Certified - Feb 2022
Accomplishments
- Published work in 'The Spiritual Lives of Young African Americans' By Almeda Wright, Yale Divinity Professor & Theologist
- Awarded Peace Ambassador of Colombia by Enrique Peñalosa, Mayor of Bogota, Colombia 2017
- AmeriCorps volunteer for 2 years, committed to community service and teamwork
- 'Brave New Voices' International Poetry Festival participant and facilitator
- National touring spoken word poet
Timeline
Educator
Right At School LLC
02.2022 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
11.2020 - 04.2023
Youth Event Coordinator
Kuumba Lynx
07.2018 - 08.2020
Youth Program Facilitator
Wood Family Foundation
09.2017 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts -
Oakton Community College