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David Flores

Brooklyn,New York

Summary

Innovative Activity Specialist with relevant experience in planning and executing a wide range of recreational and educational activities. Strengths include strong leadership skills, creativity, adaptability, and proficiency in communication. Previous roles have made significant impact by improving the quality of programs offered, enhancing participant engagement, and fostering a positive environment for all involved.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Activity Specialist

Center For Family Life
Brooklyn, NY
06.2025 - Current
  • Designed engaging activity programs for diverse community groups.
  • Coordinated event logistics to optimize setup and execution.
  • Facilitated team meetings to brainstorm and plan new activities.
  • Monitored participant engagement, adjusting programs to meet specific needs.
  • Trained volunteers on best practices for effective activity leadership.
  • Implemented safety protocols to prioritize participant well-being.
  • Maintained accurate records of programs and child progress.

Public Safety Officer

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • Improved community relations through proactive engagement with local residents and businesses, addressing concerns and providing information on public safety initiatives.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to share intelligence, coordinate responses, and support investigations into criminal activity.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for events and facilities, implementing appropriate security measures to ensure public safety.
  • Maintained accurate records of incidents and actions taken during shifts, contributing to effective communication between team members and supervisors.
  • Assisted in the development of emergency response plans, taking into account potential threats and vulnerabilities within the community.
  • Provided first aid assistance during medical emergencies, applying life-saving techniques until paramedics arrived on scene.
  • Managed traffic flow during special events or road closures, ensuring minimal disruption to motorists while prioritizing pedestrian safety.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay up-to-date on best practices in public safety operations and procedures.
  • Extinguished small fires using appropriate firefighting equipment before they escalated into larger incidents requiring additional resources from the fire department.
  • Monitored surveillance systems for potential threats or suspicious behavior around critical infrastructure, reporting findings to appropriate authorities for further investigation.
  • Utilized conflict resolution skills to de-escalate tense situations involving disputes between community members.
  • Performed crowd control duties during large gatherings or events, maintaining order while prioritizing the safety of all attendees.

Lead After-School Teacher

Center For Family Life
07.2021 - 09.2023
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
  • Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
  • Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
  • Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
  • Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Increased parent involvement in children's education through regular communication and conferences.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing varied teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
524 W 59th St, New York, NY 10019
05.2024

High School Diploma -

High School Of Telecommunications Arts And Technology
Brooklyn, NY
2020

Skills

  • Bilingual communication
  • Accident investigation
  • Emergency response
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Dispatch coordination
  • Police patrol operations
  • Criminal investigations
  • Emergency management
  • Team collaboration
  • Customized learning plans
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Criminal procedure law

Certification

Ares Tactical and Emergency Management Solutions

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Certified

First Aid Trained

CFR - Certified First Responder

Languages

English Spanish

Timeline

Activity Specialist

Center For Family Life
06.2025 - Current

Public Safety Officer

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
09.2023 - 07.2024

Lead After-School Teacher

Center For Family Life
07.2021 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

High School Diploma -

High School Of Telecommunications Arts And Technology