Elijah Farrell
Newark,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Youth Development Professional with a proven track record at Boys and Girls Club of Newark, enhancing youth guidance. Excelled in teamwork and collaboration, significantly improving program outcomes. Skilled in problem-solving and safety understanding, ensuring a secure and supportive environment for both colleagues and clients. Dedicated to helping youth of all backgrounds broaden understanding and improve prospects. Supports educational, emotional and behavioral needs through activities, entertainment, and academic assistance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club of Newark
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided support and guidance to youth, helping them overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals.
- Promoted positive behavior among youth by modeling healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance.
Delivery Associate
Amazon
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate deliveries, maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when faced with challenging circumstances without compromising the quality of work or customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting colleagues and fostering teamwork in meeting company objectives.
- Collaborated with team members to meet tight deadlines during peak delivery periods.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
Security Specialist
Target
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to establish strong relationships, increasing the effectiveness of joint responses to incidents.
- Detected potential threats proactively through regular monitoring of surveillance systems and analyzing incident reports.
- Performed regular audits of existing security measures, identifying areas for improvement and recommending changes accordingly.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents, and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
Cashier
Target
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Electronics Sales Associate
Target
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable assistance and personalized recommendations for electronics purchases.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor, ensuring an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Applied knowledge of electronics products to educate prospects and customers.
- Utilized highly developed interpersonal and people skills to approach customers and engage in conversations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2024
Skills
- Youth Mentoring
- Documentation skills
- Program Planning
- Safety understanding
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Youth guidance
- Crisis Management
- Team Collaboration
- Parent Communication
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club of Newark
03.2023 - 09.2023
Delivery Associate
Amazon
11.2022 - 01.2023
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
04.2022 - 11.2022
Security Specialist
Target
08.2020 - 04.2022
Cashier
Target
09.2019 - 12.2019
Electronics Sales Associate
Target
09.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
New Jersey City University
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