Edwin Vilca
Bronx
Summary
Youth Development Specialist with expertise in program design and implementation focused on social, emotional, and educational growth. Proven ability to build strong partnerships with community organizations to meet youth development objectives. Experienced in managing diverse groups and creating inclusive environments that encourage healthy behaviors. Demonstrated success in enhancing the lives of young people through targeted interventions and support initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Specialist
NYC Administration for Children's Services
The Bronx
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Facilitated youth development programs promoting education and life skills.
- Collaborated with community partners to enhance service delivery.
- Designed engaging activities to support social and emotional growth.
- Assessed youth needs and referred to appropriate services.
- Coordinated events fostering positive relationships among participants and mentors.
- Encouraged each program participant to interact and provided numerous opportunities to engage with others and enjoy activities.
Mover
BELLHOP
New York
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Loaded and unloaded furniture to ensure efficient moving processes.
- Wrapped and protected items to prevent damage during transport.
- Communicated with clients to confirm details and address concerns.
- Organized items in trucks for optimal space utilization and safety.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
Youth Specialist
BELLXCEL
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Eagles academy for young men
- Teach a book club to low attendance scholars during the day.
- Plan lesson plans for Expanded book club & afterschool sports & fitness.
- Introduces healthy living to scholars in living a healthier, better lifestyle.
- Runs sports activities during afterschool.
- Eagles academy for young men
Youth Specialist
ASPIRA of New York
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Community school 92, M.S 80, I.S. 131, P.S 138
- Act as teacher’s assistant for all grades classes to improve student outcomes.
- Support positive behavior in lunch & during non-academic classes.
- Plan & lead lessons for scholars during extended learning time.
- Assist in events for attendance, parent engagement, & mental health.
- Community school 92, M.S 80, I.S. 131, P.S 138
Doorman/Porter
The Churchill
New York
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Residential building
- Served as an unarmed security personnel that secured and assisted people in the Churchill Manhattan residential building by monitoring the venue main entrance & back doors, assisting & supporting residents & guests.
- Carries the resident’s bags; receives the package; and greets the guests or residents with high spirits.
- Evaluate all people coming into the building before allowing them into the premises.
- Make sure that the building & all floors are clean.
- Sweep & mop hallways; vacuum carpets, & clean rooftop bathrooms & take the premise garbage out & water the garden.
- Residential building
- Reason of leaving was to continue school.
Education
Diploma -
Samuel Gompers Vocational Technical High School
Bronx, NY06.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Building rapport with clients
- Client issue resolution
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Adaptability
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Youth Development Specialist
NYC Administration for Children's Services
04.2022 - 04.2025
Mover
BELLHOP
06.2021 - 04.2022
Youth Specialist
BELLXCEL
03.2018 - 06.2021
Youth Specialist
ASPIRA of New York
06.2016 - 03.2018
Doorman/Porter
The Churchill
03.2015 - 01.2016
Diploma -
Samuel Gompers Vocational Technical High School
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