Diamond Cotton
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Highly efficient worker, well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
McDonald's Team Member
McDonald's
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements
Trauma & Society Student Intern
U Of M
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Learned strategies to improve long term health care
- Educated family and friends about the long term effects of mental health
- Learned how to regulate people during a panic attack
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Youth Leader
Youth Action Michigan
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Engaged youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans
- Addressed developmental needs of youth by offering new and enriching experiences
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support, and gain greater attention for important issues
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social change
- Organized and hosted event for high school students
Youth Lobbyist
284Forward
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Studied objectives, promotional policies, or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas
- Used critical thinking to breakdown problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions
- Conversed with state legislation about adding $300 million dollars to school budgets for mental health resources and counselors
- Interviewed and recorded conversations to get the most accurate statements and information
Generator
Generator Z Initiative, Ralph C Wilson Foundation
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Worked with 1,000 other teens to share personal stories, ideas, and feedback that afterschool providers could implement in the development of 200 new after school programs
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics
- Strong advocate for school reform
- Wrote and proofread blog, social media, and website articles
- Composed fun easy to read pieces for people of all ages using appropriate voice tones and word choice
- Learned writing, evaluating, storytelling, and program design skills
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI 09.2023 - Current
GED -
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI06.2023
Skills
- Proofreading
- Adaptability
- Work ethic
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Verbal Communication
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Washtenaw Community College
09.2023 - Current
McDonald's Team Member
McDonald's
04.2023 - 07.2023
Trauma & Society Student Intern
U Of M
02.2023 - 04.2023
Youth Lobbyist
284Forward
07.2022 - 09.2022
Youth Leader
Youth Action Michigan
03.2022 - 04.2023
Generator
Generator Z Initiative, Ralph C Wilson Foundation
11.2020 - 02.2022
GED -
Washtenaw Community College