Cynthia Manuel
Oak Park,IL
Summary
Dedicated and passionate professional with extensive experience in community outreach, youth programs, and partnership management. Seeking to leverage skills and experience to support and enhance the mission of Heavenly Cynt Youth Org, working collaboratively with partners such as the Chicago Bears, White Sox, Chicago Sky, CPS, Chicago Police Department (CPD), and Chicago Fire Department (CFD) to foster positive youth development and community engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Outreach Coordinator
Heavenly Cynt Youth
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
- Directed long-term research initiatives to identify new markets for growth opportunities.
- Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
Youth Development Professional
Youth Advocate Program, INC, Y.A.P
Chicago, IL
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted individual counseling sessions with youth when necessary.
- Assisted youths in developing short-term goals that would lead them towards long-term success.
- Provided guidance and support to help foster the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of youth.
- Implemented strategies designed to reduce behavioral issues among participants.
- Organized recreational activities such as sports tournaments, movie nights, field trips, and other events.
- Monitored progress of youth in order to evaluate program effectiveness.
Youth Leader
Chicago Area Project
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Organized field trips to support the development of life skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving and leadership.
- Assisted in developing programs that focus on increasing self-esteem amongst participants.
- Coordinated outreach efforts targeting at risk populations within the local community.
- Encouraged youth involvement in community service projects which promote civic engagement.
- Created a safe environment for youth to express themselves freely without fear of judgement or ridicule.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to youth in developing healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer and Information Sciences
Kendall College
Chicago, IL06-1999
Skills
- Program Oversight
- Human Resources
- Economic Analysis
- Team Collaboration
- Training and Development
- Time management abilities
- Relationship Building
- Innovative and Visionary
- Time Management
- Business Development
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- The George H.W. Bush Point of light Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Development Professional
Youth Advocate Program, INC, Y.A.P
11.2023 - 06.2024
Youth Leader
Chicago Area Project
02.2022 - 12.2023
Community Outreach Coordinator
Heavenly Cynt Youth
01.2016 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Computer and Information Sciences
Kendall College
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