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DeSonya Williams

Charlestown,MA

Summary

Highly motivated and willing to learn, strong organizational and planning skills demonstrate respect for, and skill in, establishing connection with diverse individuals, advocate for families Take pride in doing a good job and achieving results Positive attitude, self-motivated, loves challenges, fast learner and a team player Gets along well with others, open to learn and take in feedback.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Advocate Founder of Symba's Movement

Symba's Movement Inc
Boston, MA
12.2021 - Current
  • Assisted clients in understanding their legal rights and responsibilities.
  • Conducted research into applicable laws, regulations, and precedents.
  • Filed motions on behalf of clients with the appropriate court or tribunal.
  • Negotiated settlements between parties in dispute.
  • Counseled clients on how to avoid future litigation.
  • Reviewed documents related to cases for accuracy and completeness prior to filing them with the court.

Delivery Driver

DoorDash
Boston
03.2019 - Current
  • Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
  • Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
  • Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
  • Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
  • Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.

Youth Development Coordinator

The Institute For Pan African Cultural Education Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts
06.2019 - 09.2023
  • Planned and implemented recreational activities for youth participants.
  • Facilitated workshops on personal development and leadership skills.
  • Conducted assessments to determine the needs of individual youth clients.
  • Organized and supervised field trips to educational and cultural destinations.
  • Developed lesson plans that focused on social-emotional learning topics.

Personal Care Assistant

Tempus Unlimited
Boston , MA
07.2018 - 09.2020
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
  • Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.

Parent Mentor

Children Services of Roxbury
Boston, Massachusetts
04.2016 - 06.2018
  • Work with parents with their services plan from Department children of services or court.
  • Provide rides to and from court
  • School meetings and court appearance
  • Monthly reports on each client
  • Home visit
  • Provide clearing services to families with hoarding issues.
  • Assisted parents in accessing available resources within their communities.
  • Maintained accurate records of all interactions with families using data tracking software systems or paper files.

Rideshare Driver

Lyft Driver Hub
Somerville, Massachusetts
02.2015 - 12.2016
  • Greeted customers and provided them with information about the rideshare service.
  • Ensured customer safety by providing seat belts and adhering to traffic laws.
  • Navigated routes using GPS systems for efficient delivery of passengers.

Advocated/Personal Care Assistant

Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts Inc
05.2009 - 11.2016
  • Prepare meals, bathing, manage meds, advocated for consumer, take consumer to all appointments
  • House cleaning.

Youth Director

The Institute For Pan African Cultural Education Inc.
Boston , MA
06.2012 - 09.2016
  • Create activities for children ages 4-17
  • Homework
  • Teach about HBCU school
  • Famous influencers from Boston
  • Field trips
  • Assessed student progress regularly using a variety of methods including tests, quizzes, and homework assignments.
  • Helped the kids with their homework assignments when needed.
  • Utilized various software programs to facilitate online tutorials or assign homework assignments.
  • Assisted with homework completion and tutoring when needed.

The 3 E= empower educate, engage

Lead teacher

Just Right Child Care
09.2008 - 02.2009
  • Prepare activities, one on one parents meeting, establishing goal settings for children, assist with teaching children to potty train.

Teacher assistant

First Path Day Care
05.2008 - 08.2008
  • Organized schedule for children ages 2.9 to 4 years of ages
  • Maintain lunches and outside activities
  • Maintain safe environment for children.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Personal Care Assistant
01.2001

Certified Lead Teacher -

Wheelock college Satellite course
01.2001

Nursing Assistant Training -

American Red Cross
01.2000

Hair school -

Blaine's hair school
01.1996

High School diploma -

Farr Academy
01.1994

Personal Information

Title: Advocate, Personal Care Assistant

Timeline

Advocate Founder of Symba's Movement

Symba's Movement Inc
12.2021 - Current

Youth Development Coordinator

The Institute For Pan African Cultural Education Inc.
06.2019 - 09.2023

Delivery Driver

DoorDash
03.2019 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

Tempus Unlimited
07.2018 - 09.2020

Parent Mentor

Children Services of Roxbury
04.2016 - 06.2018

Rideshare Driver

Lyft Driver Hub
02.2015 - 12.2016

Youth Director

The Institute For Pan African Cultural Education Inc.
06.2012 - 09.2016

Advocated/Personal Care Assistant

Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts Inc
05.2009 - 11.2016

Lead teacher

Just Right Child Care
09.2008 - 02.2009

Teacher assistant

First Path Day Care
05.2008 - 08.2008

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Personal Care Assistant

Certified Lead Teacher -

Wheelock college Satellite course

Nursing Assistant Training -

American Red Cross

Hair school -

Blaine's hair school

High School diploma -

Farr Academy
DeSonya Williams