Dakota Cleaver
Ingleside,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate, I excelled at LCIS, LCCP, enhancing community well-being through strategic charity events and vital food drives, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and empathy. My efforts fortified community bonds and significantly improved living conditions, showcasing my adeptness in community outreach and collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Service Volunteer
LCIS, LCCP
02.2012 - 08.2024
- Supported underprivileged families with the distribution of essential supplies, improving their living conditions.
- Maintained clean facilities to better serve program needs.
- Exhibited excellent communications and customer service relations skills.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide food baskets to families in need.
- Managed food drives that collected nutritious meals for those facing food insecurity within the community.
- Enhanced local environment through regular neighborhood cleanups and beautification projects.
- Assisted in organizing local charity events to raise funds for disadvantaged families.
- Strengthened community bonds by organizing social events that brought diverse groups together.
- Aided elderly residents with daily tasks, enhancing their quality of life and independence.
- Strengthened support for elderly, providing companionship and assistance with daily tasks.
- Supported local shelters by coordinating volunteer shifts, ensuring consistent assistance for individuals in need.
- Coordinated with local businesses to secure donations for food drives, enhancing support for underprivileged families.
- Assisted in planning and executing fundraising events to raise vital funds for community programs.
- Developed communication strategies to promote charity events.
- Offered tutoring services to students struggling academically, helping them improve their performance in school.
- Increased public awareness on environmental issues through creation and distribution of informative pamphlets.
- Promoted physical activity and health, leading by example and participating in community sports leagues.
- Fostered youth development, mentoring teens and organizing career exploration days.
Babysitter
Lisa Castello
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Education
Grant Community High School
Fox Lake, IL05.2025
Skills
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Public speaking
- Flexible schedule
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Resolving conflicts
- Teachable attitude
Accomplishments
- School magazine News Editor
- School magazine Assistant Editor in Chief
Timeline
Babysitter
Lisa Castello
07.2022 - 03.2023
Community Service Volunteer
LCIS, LCCP
02.2012 - 08.2024
Grant Community High School
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