Antoine Nixon
Motivational Speaker
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Professional Group Facilitator with 20 years of experience in counseling individuals and groups to drive practical solutions to conflicts. Innovative in developing unique solutions targeted to precise needs of each individual case. Attentive in hearing all viewpoints and working closely with disputants to deliver mediation and solutions based on communication and cooperation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilitator
Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative
05.2018 - Current
- Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Planned and facilitated workshops in accordance with curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Maintained positive, comforting environment that felt safe and inviting to clients.
- Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging sharing of questions and concerns.
- Educated in various types of techniques and skills to better understand people from diverse walks of life and cultures.
- Provided self-esteem and anger management group therapy.
- Conducted various workshops on social emotional development and learning.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Worked directly with at-risk or youth offenders to improve life skills.
- Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence, and structure.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
- Cultivated strong network of providers delivering necessary assistance in Milwaukee community.
- Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas and resources to enhance student experience and success.
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
- Conducted classes and workshops for students on special topics of interest.
- Assisted students in developing self-advocacy and support skills.
- Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals.
- Innovated new methods of performance to increase audience engagement and word-of-mouth excitement.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Assisted with drafting speeches and program talking points for events.
- Delved into unique themes and subjects with each work to enhance artistic growth and skill.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions
Education
Film , Creative Writing
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL09.1994
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL05.1992
Skills
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Classroom Management Understanding
- Public Speaking
- Training Team Members
- Coping Techniques
- Conflict Mediation
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Critical Thinking
- Social Media Platforms
- Poetry
- Motivational Speeches
Timeline
Facilitator
Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative
05.2018 - Current
Film , Creative Writing
Columbia College Chicago
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Malcolm X College