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Elizabeth Kennicott
Youth Specialist
Allendale,MI
Summary
Hardworking Youth Specialist offering 2.5 years of experience working with at risk children. Works with students of diverse backgrounds and histories. Well-versed in individual assistance and group interventions. Encourages achievement among future community leaders. Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Youth Specialist
Ottawa County Juvenile Detention Center
West Olive, MI
12.2018 - Current
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
- Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
- Planned and executed activities to promote leadership, positive communication and healthy relationship development.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youths to engage in groups in safe environment.
Tanning Consultant/Shift Trainer
Tropitan
Jenison, MI
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Utilized personal and professional networks to identify, acquire and manage new clients.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas in a high volume environment.
Server/Bartender
Snug Harbor
Grand Haven, MI
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions.
- Checked identification to enforce age regulations for alcoholic beverages.
Server/Trainer
Mainstreet Pub
Allendale, MI
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
Team II Trainer/Birthday Manager
Birthday Party Waitress, Chuck E. Cheese
Lansing, MI
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Kept facilities clean and prepared party areas promptly for upcoming events.
- Helped clients plan themed events for young children, teenagers and milestone adult birthday parties.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
Education
Bachelor of Art - Criminal Justice
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 08.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Waverly High School
Lansing, MI 06.2011 - 06.2014
Skills
Behavior Management
Skill building
Activity Planning
Organization and Time management
Supervision
Self Motivated
Customer Service Orientated
Flexible
Software
Court Stream
Certification
CPI - Ottawa County
Affiliations
Cultural Intelligence Committee - 2021 - Present
- Working on the Media and Newsletter subcommittee
- Treasurer
Timeline
CPI - Ottawa County
08-2020
CPR - Ottawa County
08-2019
Youth Specialist
Ottawa County Juvenile Detention Center
12.2018 - Current
Server/Bartender
Snug Harbor
05.2018 - 10.2018
Tanning Consultant/Shift Trainer
Tropitan
04.2018 - 03.2019
Server/Trainer
Mainstreet Pub
10.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Art - Criminal Justice
Grand Valley State University
08.2014 - Current
Team II Trainer/Birthday Manager
Birthday Party Waitress, Chuck E. Cheese
06.2012 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Waverly High School
06.2011 - 06.2014