Andress (Andi) Applewhite-Perkins
Kingman,AZ
Summary
I am a recent early graduate that is excited to start a new chapter. I grew up in Mississippi and moved to Arizona in 2019 and quickly adapted to my new surroundings. I enjoy spending time with my family, listening to music and reading. I am currently committed to training my 6 month old doddle. My future plans include completely my General Education Plans at Mohave College.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteering
Kingman Youth Advisory Council
Kingman, AZ
09.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated commitment to community service by volunteering for local charitable events and initiatives.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities and volunteering at school events.
- Organized community service opportunities for classmates, promoting civic responsibility and personal growth through volunteering efforts.
- Organized recognition events to celebrate outstanding achievements in volunteering efforts throughout the year.
- Identified potential areas for expansion by analyzing past volunteering program and suggesting new opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing youth volunteering activities while maintaining high ethical standards.
- Cultivated a positive image of the company within the community through participation in local events, volunteering opportunities, and sponsorships.
- Contributed to local community beautification efforts by volunteering for park cleanup events or participating in neighborhood improvement initiatives related to landscaping or gardening efforts.
Volunteer
Kingman Presbyterian Church
Kingman, AZ
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted in organizing community events, enhancing participant engagement and satisfaction.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
Babysitter
Monica Jones
Kingman, AZ
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervised children in daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities promoting learning and development.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding children's needs and progress.
- Adapted care strategies to meet individual children's emotional and behavioral needs.
- Managed conflicts among children, promoting positive social interactions and problem-solving skills.
- Assisted in homework tasks, reinforcing educational concepts through guided support.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
KIngman Academy of Learning
Kingman, AZ05-2026
Skills
- Employee volunteering
- Church volunteering
- Community volunteering
- Patience and empathy
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Following directions
- Dependability
- Punctuality
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
Accomplishments
- Appointed onto the Kingman Youth Advisory Council.
- Earned a green belt in Kickboxing and a yellow belt in Jiu-Jit-Su
- My soccer team went to state playoffs
Timeline
Volunteering
Kingman Youth Advisory Council
09.2024 - Current
Babysitter
Monica Jones
05.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Kingman Presbyterian Church
04.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
KIngman Academy of Learning
Appointed onto the Kingman Youth Advisory Council
I was appointed in August of 2024. I serve as the Secretary. I have participated in park clean ups and multiple volunteer events in the community. I attended the League of Conferences in Phoenix and learned about leadership in the community. I have enjoyed being part of a team that provided the Youth of Kingman a voice.