Briahna Presley
Belleville,Illinois
Summary
Throughout the years of my volunteer work and job experiences at the Photogenic and the Blackburn College work program, I have become organized, creative, a team player, a people person, and much more through the strong leadership of the manager, supervisor, and head volunteer leaders. My leadership skills have blossomed throughout my life; because of this, I have become a solid and confident person in my ability and skills. I have achieved personal and professional goals through my experiences and am excited to see what else the world has in store for me.
I am currently maintaining a full-time position. I am looking for full time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, problem-solving skills, and have great work life balance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth and Family Program Director
Gateway Region YMCA
05.2024 - Current
- Facilitated established training guidelines and curriculum for employee training.
- Provided overall supervision and management of program recruitment, hiring, training and terminating.
- Adhered to negotiated annual budget and spending requirements.
- Monitored and maintained compliance with organization, licensing and funding source for program departments.
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
- Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Youth and Family Program Director
O'Fallon IL YMCA
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated established training guidelines and curriculum for employee training.
- Provided overall supervision and management of program recruitment, hiring, training and terminating.
- Adhered to negotiated annual budget and spending requirements.
- Monitored and maintained compliance with organization, licensing and funding source for program departments.
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
- Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Substitute Teacher
Notre Dame Academy
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Part Time Music Teacher
Notre Dame Academy
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Coordinated concerts and special events for 30 students.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Oversaw and approved music selections submitted by teachers and composed music for department.
Part Time Art Teacher
Notre Dame Academy
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate the learning process of each child.
- Taught 20 students to identify key elements of style, intent, and emotion when experiencing art.
- Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.
- Observed pupils' work to determine student progress or make suggestions for improvement.
Social Media Specialist
Diocese Of Belleville
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Managing Bishop McGovern's social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube
- Create content for social media as well as edit all content, such as videos and posts for Bishop and Diocese social media pages, for example, Facebook and Instagram, and produce and edit podcast Real-Time with Bishop McGovern
- Increased engagement of the younger generation of Bishop's McGovern social media accountants.
- Maintained company's social media presence by posting messages, answering posts and monitoring responses.
- Developed social media calendar, which included scheduling email blasts, social media posts, marketing campaigns and website updates.
Internship
Catholic Campaign For Human Development
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Building and conducting 1:1 meetings with pastors and other community leaders to surface local poverty concerns and possible anti-poverty efforts that CCHD might fund
- Surface other Catholics interested in CCHD efforts
- Grant review of local and national CCHD grant applications
- Meet with groups applying for grants to help with evaluation
- Work with CCHD-funded Groups (optional according to the needs and gifts of an intern)
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files of CCHD
- Help local or nationally funded groups as needed
- Assisted team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet project milestones
- Plan and organize projects for the community
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
Substitute Teacher
Prairie Du Rocher CC SD 134
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Assistant Coach
Prairie du Rocher Hawks
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Help plan and run practice and discuss lineup with head coach
- Created trusting relationships with many parents and 12 players
- Extra Practice for any player who wanted or needed it.
Sports Information Director
Blackburn College
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties—increased customer satisfaction by resolving dissatisfaction with pictures from athletes and coaches
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain an outstanding
- The attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately, increased awareness through the creation of innovative digital productions for current students, alumni, parents, and future students.
Customer Service Representative Team Lead
Photogenic
04.2019 - 05.2021
- I have implemented and developed customer service training processes
- Molded team and embraced change to adapt to a dynamic market
- Established open and professional relationships with team members, which helped resolve issues and conflicts quickly
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift change actions, including completing accurate shift change logs to keep operations efficient and current
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels
- Helped management develop employee improvement plans to motivate team members to higher levels of performance
- Managed over 200 to 500 customers per day
Public Relations Representative
Blackburn College
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Built and strengthened industry partnerships to improve marketing strategies
- Developed and promoted corporate brands, images, and identities to the media and public.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving lack of communication issues.
- Consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Built strong relationships with customers through a positive attitude and attentive response.
- Maintained a professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Managed communications throughout the Blackburn college campus to ensure everyone was on the same page.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL05.2021
Skills
- Operational improvement
- Team management
- Project organization
- Relationship development
- Scheduling Sales
- Guest Services
- Communication planning
- Strategy development
- Recordkeeping abilities
- Knowledge of Adobe Create Studio
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
- Art Styles and Techniques
Photography
Timeline
Youth and Family Program Director
Gateway Region YMCA
05.2024 - Current
Youth and Family Program Director
O'Fallon IL YMCA
01.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Notre Dame Academy
09.2022 - 12.2022
Part Time Music Teacher
Notre Dame Academy
08.2022 - 12.2022
Part Time Art Teacher
Notre Dame Academy
08.2022 - 12.2022
Social Media Specialist
Diocese Of Belleville
12.2021 - 12.2022
Substitute Teacher
Prairie Du Rocher CC SD 134
09.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Coach
Prairie du Rocher Hawks
07.2021 - 09.2021
Internship
Catholic Campaign For Human Development
05.2021 - 12.2022
Sports Information Director
Blackburn College
04.2020 - 05.2021
Customer Service Representative Team Lead
Photogenic
04.2019 - 05.2021
Public Relations Representative
Blackburn College
05.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Blackburn College
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