Austin Ferdinand
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Reliable and proactive individual with a strong background in community service and tutoring. Known for engaging effectively with diverse groups and streamlining workflows. Eager to leverage skills in event organization and feedback-driven improvements to support impactful community initiatives.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Fareground Food + Community
Beacon, NY
11.2024 - 05.2026
- Assisted in food distribution efforts, ensuring timely delivery to community members.
- Supported meal preparation and packaging, adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Engaged with community members to gather feedback and improve service offerings.
- Collaborated with 15 team members to streamline workflow processes during events.
- Collaborated with 2 local organizations to provide food baskets to families in need.
- Engaged with community members to gather feedback, improving service programs and outreach efforts.
- Provided support to team members during outreach initiatives, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
- Assisted in organizing community events, enhancing local engagement and participation.
Tutor
Oakwood Friends School
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Facilitated individualized learning plans to enhance student comprehension and academic performance.
- Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback and support for continuous improvement.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student understanding and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
- Mentored 5 peers in effective tutoring techniques, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Organized study sessions that promoted peer interaction and reinforced subject mastery among students.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Collaborated with 7 students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Implemented creative instructional techniques to address the unique challenges faced by students with learning differences.
Coaching Assistant
Oakwood Friends School
Poughkeepsie, NY
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized coaching plans for students.
- Facilitated communication between coaches, students, and parents to enhance support systems.
- Organized and maintained practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Observed coaching sessions to provide constructive feedback on performance and development.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among athletes by modeling appropriate behavior both on and off the field.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Supported 20 athletes in setting realistic goals, tracking progress, and celebrating achievements along the way.
- Mentored 8 younger, less experienced athletes by providing guidance encouragement advice navigating challenges inherent competitive sports.
Crew Member
Chipotle
Poughkeepsie, NY
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Prepared and assembled food orders accurately and efficiently for customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and dining areas to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance service speed during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new crew members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Maintained high-quality food preparation standards, adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness.
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
Howard University
Washington, DC05-2030
High School Diploma -
Oakwood Friends School
Poughkeepsie, NY06-2026
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Collaborative teamwork
- Creative problem-solving
- Licensed driver in New York State
- Reliable and adaptable
- Social media planning
- Socially engaging
- Effective communication
Timeline
Tutor
Oakwood Friends School
01.2026 - 04.2026
Coaching Assistant
Oakwood Friends School
11.2025 - 03.2026
Crew Member
Chipotle
06.2025 - 07.2025
Volunteer
Fareground Food + Community
11.2024 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
Howard University
High School Diploma -
Oakwood Friends School