Donald E. "Buddy" Akin
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Seasoned Prevention Educator and Food Pantry Coordinator in office settings.
Professional phone, email, computer and social media skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Enthusiastic people-person!
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Pantry Coordinator
The Pantry/First Christian Church
Las Cruces, NM
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for twice-monthly inventory, purchase, pickup and stocking of food pantry items.
- Receiving/logging donations.
- Sending weekly confidential text reminders to clients.
- Weekly face-to-face food distribution to clients, coordination with the HIV support group and Alianza of NM.
- Maintenance of office space and materials purchase.
- Coordination of yearly fundraising event.
Independent Musician
Self-Employed
Las Cruces, NM
09.2017 - Current
- Live performance of original and cover music as guitarist/singer for a wide range of events, including solo, duo, trio and 4-6 piece lineups for pay, charity and/or fun.
- List of venues includes Southern NM State Fair, Downtown Summer Concert Series, Rio Grande Theater, Mesilla Pavilion, Downtown Blues Coffee, NM Vintage Wines and many more.
Food Pantry Coordinator
The Pantry/First Christian Church of Las Cruces
, NM
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Responsible for twice-monthly inventory, purchase, pickup and stocking of food pantry items.
- Receiving/logging donations.
- Sending weekly confidential text reminders to clients.
- Weekly face-to-face food distribution to clients, coordination with the HIV support group (also group facilitator).
- Maintenance of office space and materials purchase.
Prevention Educator
Alianza of New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Provided HIV/Hepatitis C education, rapid testing/counseling, syringe exchange/harm reduction services, support and referrals for persons at risk of acquiring or already living with HIV.
- Facilitated weekly support group for People Living With HIV (PLWHA).
- Facilitated Effective Behavioral Intervention workshops
- Coordinated Las Cruces office activities with main office in Roswell, provided monthly reporting.
Prevention Educator
International AIDS Empowerment
Las Cruces, NM
04.2012 - 06.2014
- Provided education, testing/counseling and support to persons living with and at risk of HIV/Hepatitis C and other STIs.
- Facilitated weekly support group for People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).
- Coordinated and facilitated Speakers Bureau trainings and presentations.
- Helped run The Pantry at First Christian Church.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMSkills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Computer skills including word processing, newsletter applications email, social media
Timeline
Food Pantry Coordinator
The Pantry/First Christian Church
01.2023 - Current
Independent Musician
Self-Employed
09.2017 - Current
Food Pantry Coordinator
The Pantry/First Christian Church of Las Cruces
09.2017 - 01.2020
Prevention Educator
Alianza of New Mexico
07.2014 - 09.2017
Prevention Educator
International AIDS Empowerment
04.2012 - 06.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology
New Mexico State University