DEVIN MATEO-WALKER
Oakland,CA
Summary
To build professional connections in various fields while leveraging my educational and volunteer experiences to refine and develop skills in professional environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Activity Leader
The Richmond District Neighborhood Center
San Francisco, California
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
- Assisted with meal preparation including serving meals, setting tables, and cleaning up afterwards.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Initiated games and other fun activities for large groups of children during breaks or lunchtime.
- Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.
- Assisted counselors in providing first aid care when needed due to minor injuries or illnesses.
- Developed weekly lesson plans for each activity period incorporating age appropriate activities for all campers.
- Explained principles, techniques and safety procedures and demonstrated use of materials and equipment.
- Prepared materials needed for various activities according to provided instructions from supervisors.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly.
- Organized and facilitated a variety of recreational activities for children of all ages.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child's progress throughout the summer program.
- Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
- Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
- Encouraged participation from shy or reluctant children through individual attention and positive reinforcement.
- Supervised designated areas during free time periods to ensure camper safety.
- Maintained safety protocols and monitored campers' behavior throughout the day.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by establishing positive relationships with students.
- Counseled individuals who were struggling emotionally or socially while at camp.
- Provided guidance and support to campers in activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, sports, outdoor exploration, and team-building exercises.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations following established procedures set forth by the camp director.
- Led small group discussions to encourage collaboration among peers.
- Actively participated in morning meetings with other staff members to discuss upcoming events or changes in schedule.
Youth Teen Board Member
Beyond Differences
Oakland, CA
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Advocated for inclusivity and ending social isolation within the middle/high school settings
- Strengthened facilitation skills, lesson planning, and collaborative projects with other members
- Monthly/every few months attend board meetings to help brainstorm strategies to present curriculum and push into middle schools while in distance learning
Coding Engineer Intern
Google Code Next
Oakland, California
08.2017 - 12.2022
- Researched feasibility, design or performance of components or systems.
- Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of programs.
- Troubleshot existing designs to identify potential improvements or modifications.
- Formulated plans using detailed drawings.
- Conferred with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Implemented debugging programs to determine vulnerabilities and issues in software.
- Designed code to help company develop necessary applications and websites.
- Consulted user experience team and managerial department to achieve clarity and purpose in upcoming programs.
- Used software and computer programs to compile and categorize data for daily use.
- Assisted junior developers in understanding complex coding principles through mentorship programs.
- Ensured that changes made to existing applications do not adversely affect their stability or performance levels.
- Analyzed customer feedback in order to identify potential improvements that could be made within existing applications or services offered by the organization.
- Collaborated with other members of the IT team in order to troubleshoot any problems encountered during development or testing processes.
- Documented program development and subsequent revisions with comments for easy comprehension.
- Assisted in developing and implementing coding standards, guidelines, and best practices.
- Identified areas for improvement within existing applications and proposed solutions for resolution.
Youth Program Assistant
The Richmond District Neighborhood Center
San Francisco, California
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Underwent training to become a summer camp counselor with the same organization.
- Prepared lesson plans based on age level appropriateness that promote positive growth among participants.
- Encouraged youth involvement in extracurricular programs by providing information regarding available resources within and outside of summer camp programming.
- Actively monitored participant behavior and provided guidance when needed.
- Administered recreation programs to keep activities running smoothly to serve youth.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to youth programming techniques.
- Developed and implemented weekly activities for youth participants to engage in.
- Enforced rules and regulations within the program while encouraging a positive learning environment.
- Organized field trips, supervised students during off-site visits, and ensured safety at all times.
- Trained and managed volunteer staff to accomplish program objectives.
- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure appropriate staffing levels for each activity session.
- Created an atmosphere conducive towards team building exercises that foster collaboration among peers.
- Provided support to Youth Program Manager in planning and coordinating daily program activities.
- Mentored youth on personal development topics such as goal setting, decision making, conflict resolution, communication skills.
Hackathon
Google Code Next
Oakland, California
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Student Council Member
Edna Brewer Middle School Student Council
Oakland, CA
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Strengthened communication and comprehension skills with middle school youth
- Organized middle school youth to gather input from their perspective about social issues on campus
- Facilitate discussions and input with small or large groups of students, helped generate youth voices and advocate for youth-centered ideas, and contributed research and input pertaining to dress code
Counselor In Training (C.I.T)
Ira Jenkins Rec Center
East Oakland, CA
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Worked with youth, ages 5-14 for 10 weeks of summer camp in my community
- Facilitated art projects, create new indoor and outdoor games, and take campers to the library to read to them after swimming
- Assisted with chaperoning for off-site field trips
- Organized special events, such as field trips or overnight camping trips.
- Aided in directing aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
- Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities.
- Developed creative ideas for new activities and implemented them accordingly.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Instructed campers on proper use of equipment and supplies in each activity area.
- Provided guidance to younger campers during daily activities.
- Was apart of pre-camp training sessions for junior counselors, enhancing team cohesion and preparedness.
Education
Oakland High School - Public Health Academy
Oakland High School
Oakland, CA05.2021
College of Alameda - Kinesiology, Microeconomics
College of Alameda
Alameda, CA12.2020
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Strategic and critical thinker
- Open-minded
- Creative
- Innovative
- Humility
- Visionary
- Avid reader
- Artist
- Graphic design
- Social media and networking
- Python
- C
- HTML
- Google applications (Docs, Meet, Sheets, etc)
- Microsoft applications (Word, Teams, etc)
- PowerPoints (Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint)
- Adobe Create
- Website design
Volunteer Experience
- EBMS Student Council, Oakland, CA, 09/01/18, 04/01/19, Strengthened communication and comprehension skills with middle school youth, Organized middle school youth to gather input from their perspective about social issues on campus, Facilitated discussions and input with small or large groups of students
- Teen Facilitator and Organizer Volunteer, Beyond Differences, Oakland, CA, 08/01/20, Present, Advocated for inclusivity and ending social isolation within the middle/high school settings, Strengthened facilitation skills, lesson planning, and collaborative projects, Attended board meetings to help brainstorm strategies
- Counselor In Training (C.I.T), Ira Jenkins Rec Center, East Oakland, CA, 06/01/15, 06/01/17, Worked with youth 5-14 for 10 weeks of summer camp, Facilitated art projects and created new indoor and outdoor games, Assisted with chaperoning for off-site field trips
Accomplishments
- African American Honor Roll throughout entire academic career
- Dean's and Honor's list student throughout entirety of high school academic career
- 2 OAL High school Basketball Championship titles
- Student of the Month (Freshman and Sophomore Year of High school)
- Scholarship recipient
- Played violin in elementary and middle school orchestra
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Stop the Bleed Certification
- Epinephrine Autoinjection Certification
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Sign Language
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Summer Activity Leader
The Richmond District Neighborhood Center
06.2023 - 07.2023
Youth Program Assistant
The Richmond District Neighborhood Center
05.2022 - 07.2022
Youth Teen Board Member
Beyond Differences
08.2020 - 05.2023
Hackathon
Google Code Next
06.2019 - 06.2019
Student Council Member
Edna Brewer Middle School Student Council
09.2018 - 04.2019
Coding Engineer Intern
Google Code Next
08.2017 - 12.2022
Counselor In Training (C.I.T)
Ira Jenkins Rec Center
06.2015 - 06.2017
Oakland High School - Public Health Academy
Oakland High School
College of Alameda - Kinesiology, Microeconomics
College of Alameda
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