April Thompson
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Nutrition Educator
Denver Inner City Parish
08.2023 - Current
- Established partnerships with local food banks and community organizations, expanding access to nutritious foods for low-income individuals and families.
- Facilitated group discussions on various nutrition topics, fostering a supportive environment for shared learning experiences among participants.
- Improved healthy eating habits among participants through individualized nutrition counseling sessions.
- Increased participation in community nutrition programs by conducting targeted outreach efforts through various channels, including social media and community events.
- Empowered clients to make informed food choices by providing practical tools such as meal planning templates and grocery shopping guides.
- Developed culturally appropriate materials to effectively communicate complex nutritional concepts, increasing understanding within diverse communities.
- Conducted cooking demonstrations showcasing healthy recipes and techniques, inspiring attendees to adopt more nutritious home-cooked meals.
Catering Server
Biscuits And Berries Catering Company
03.2018 - 08.2023
- Assisted in event setup and teardown, ensuring a smooth transition between functions.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Enhanced guest experience by providing exceptional service during catered events.
- Worked with catering staff to establish timely preparation and delivery of food and beverage orders.
- Loaded and unloaded tableware, catering supplies and meals to and from catering vehicles to comply with catering logistics.
- Received positive feedback from clients regarding attention to detail, promptness, and overall professionalism during catered events.
Program Director/Adult Basic Education Instructor
Community Educational Outreach
08.2016 - 03.2022
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Established solid relationships with local community organizations, working together to create relevant learning experiences for adult learners.
- Improved overall class performance by consistently providing clear instructions, timely feedback, and one-on-one support.
Adult Education Instructor
Lifelong Adult Education
05.2011 - 08.2016
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
- Attended community and campus events.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Tutored students in using public transportation, dealing with problem situations, expressing emotions appropriately and communicating with peers and employers.
- Educated program participants on writing professional documents.
- Established strong rapport with learners through empathetic listening, active encouragement, and genuine interest in their personal goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Clearwater Christian College
Clearwater, FLSkills
- Assessment skills
- Health Promotion
- Behavior Change
- Nutrition knowledge
- Health Education
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative learning
- Peer Mentoring
- Student Motivation
- Problem-Solving
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Engagement
- Active Listening
- Advocacy Work
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Classroom Instruction
- Time Management
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balancePaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursPaid time off401k matchPersonal development programsWork Availability
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Timeline
Community Nutrition Educator
Denver Inner City Parish
08.2023 - Current
Catering Server
Biscuits And Berries Catering Company
03.2018 - 08.2023
Program Director/Adult Basic Education Instructor
Community Educational Outreach
08.2016 - 03.2022
Adult Education Instructor
Lifelong Adult Education
05.2011 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Clearwater Christian College
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