Christian Benton
Washington,DC
Summary
Motivated individual trained as top-level Youth Mentor bringing years of experience working with children and teens for various organization. Flexible and self-confident promoting well-developed skills in personal development and financial literacy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Credible Messenger/Mentor
Sasha Bruce Youthwork
Washington, DC
04.2021 - Current
- Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
- Liaised with community members, recommending resources and programs.
- Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
- Produced crisis management and intervention plans for communities in need.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Met with groups of up to 30 individuals to oversee educational and physical activities.
Maintenance Technician
GREGORY APARTMENTS
WASHINGTON, DC
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Inspected fire extinguisher equipment on state-mandated schedule.
- Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Youth Leader
PEACEOHOLOCS
WASHINGTON, DC
01.2007 - 06.2008
- Coached, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and poised team members.
- Modeled appropriate interactions with youth individually and in groups by encouraging involvement in activities.
- Engaged youth by following, implementing and assisting in creating lesson plans.
- Provided counseling to students with spiritual and personal issues and maintained relationships with students.
- Organized group activities and outings for youth and led weekly Bible study meetings
Office Assistant
Social Services
WASHINGTON, DC
06.2005 - 08.2006
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Verified accuracy of business records by consistently updating customer information.
- Oversaw automated tracking and documentation of data, client correspondence and office operations.
- Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.
- Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
Education
GED -
Spingarn High School
Washington, DC06.2013
Skills
- Business processes and procedures
- Attention to confidentiality
- Issue escalation
- Relationship Management
- Documentation expertise
- Record Keeping
- Sorting
- Time management
- Performance improvement
Certification
- CPR,AED,First Aid (Children & Adults), Save a Life- Jan 29,2023
- Certified Mandated Reporter, Child and Family Services Agency
Timeline
Credible Messenger/Mentor
Sasha Bruce Youthwork
04.2021 - Current
Maintenance Technician
GREGORY APARTMENTS
09.2016 - 07.2017
Youth Leader
PEACEOHOLOCS
01.2007 - 06.2008
Office Assistant
Social Services
06.2005 - 08.2006
GED -
Spingarn High School
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