Andre Vappie
Americorps Member, Program And Outreach Coordinator
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Conscientious young professional with experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Program and Outreach Coordinator
Americorps - Serve Louisiana, E Pluribus Unum
10.2023 - Current
- Facilitate conversations students revolving around social equity
- Conduct research utilizing search engines to find potential partners
- Utilize Excel to organize data
- Attend monthly and weekly meeting with E Pluribus Unum team
- Attend monthly meetings for professional development
- Established a safe space where participants felt comfortable discussing concerns or sharing experiences without judgment or fear of ridicule.
- Mentored participants, providing guidance on personal growth, goal-setting, and decision-making skills.
Opening Server
Big Little Kitchen
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Open restaurant for morning shift to ensure front of house was clean and prepped for shift
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for well-being of guests and team members alike.
- Carried close to 40 lbs carrying food and/or boxes that needed moving, and tables that need to be built
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business
- Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations
Field Manager
Grassroots Voter Outreach, Human Rights Campaign
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Improved image of LGBT+ community through active community conversation and example-setting
- Navigate New Orleans local transportation to get to canvassing sites
- Maintained records of interactions with voters, allowing the campaign team to make informed decisions on future outreach efforts.
- Increased fundraising by effectively communicating campaign messages and goals
- Built strong relationships with community members through empathetic listening and genuine conversations, fostering a positive image for the campaign.
- Optimized team performance through ongoing coaching and training
- Conversed with about 200 people weekly in to optimize fundraising oppor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Industry Studies
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans 8 2017 - 5 2022
Skills
Creative
Schedule Management
Organizational Skills
Self-discipline
Problem-Solver
Community Engagement
Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Program and Outreach Coordinator
Americorps - Serve Louisiana, E Pluribus Unum
10.2023 - Current
Opening Server
Big Little Kitchen
07.2023 - 09.2023
Field Manager
Grassroots Voter Outreach, Human Rights Campaign
02.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Music Industry Studies
Loyola University New Orleans
8 2017 - 5 2022