Compassionate professional with a desire to work with young people by offering guidance about activities, tasks and assignments. Smart Child Youth Program Assistant willing to follow directions, communicate both orally and in writing and promote positive relationship building. Looking to make a significant positive impact on our up coming generations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Joann Blanks CDC
Fort Belvoir, VA
07.2023 - Current
Provided guidance and mentorship to children in a recreational setting.
Assisted with the planning, organizing, and implementation of special events.
Conducted individual and group activities to develop social skills among participants.
Supervised children while they participated in various games and activities.
Monitored participant behavior, providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
Participated in staff meetings to discuss program goals and objectives.
Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and stored after each activity session.
Facilitated communication between parents and guardians and program staff members.
Military Police Soldier
US Army Reserve
Fort Riley, KS
02.2018 - 02.2024
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies of the military police force.
Maintained accountability for assigned equipment valued over $1 million.
Conducted investigations into criminal activity involving military personnel.
Assisted in the development and implementation of security protocols for high-value assets.
Directed multiple patrols in support of law enforcement operations.
Provided input on unit training plans and conducted training sessions for subordinates.
Provided guidance and mentorship to junior enlisted personnel in their duties.
Conducted regular drills related to active shooter scenarios or other emergency events.
Enforced military laws and regulations.
Business Assistant
Suffolk Bus Corporation
Ronkonkoma, NY
01.2016 - 01.2018
Organized and maintained company files and records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Planned, organized and executed bus seating reservations for 1,000+ Suffolk County, Long Island disabled senior citizens
Prepared agendas and made arrangements for meetings, conferences, teleconferences.
Maintained customer databases and tracked client interactions.
Answered incoming calls from customers in a professional manner to address inquiries or complaints.
Handled accounts payable and receivable tasks such as invoicing clients.
Managed the reception area by greeting visitors in a friendly manner.
Provided administrative support to all departments within the company.
Manager
Classical Conversations Day Care
Sayville, NY
09.2014 - 12.2015
Effectively promoted, coordinated, and managed this facility's recreational and academic activities for children age's 3 months to 11 years.
Worked directly with parents to identify the child's needs, precisely evaluated the child and built programs designed to enhance their learning capabilities.
Securely maintained sensitive program records, incident reports and client information for approximately 150 persons.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Science in Criminal Justice
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
Skills
Planning activities
Dietary and physical needs
Positive Reinforcement
Business Administration
Policy Implementation
Developmental assistance and instruction
Child development knowledge
Writing and verbal communication
Fitness and nutrition practices
Curriculum Planning
Age-Appropriate Activities
Child Safety
Issue Resolution
Risk control
Community policing
Surveillance techniques
Security assessments
Strategic Planning
Staff Development
Document Management
Customer Service
Meeting Coordination
Operations Management
Certification
U.S Army Basic Combat Training: June 28, 2018
U.S Army Military Police School: June 28, 2018
CPR Certified
AED Certified
Secret Clearance
Skill Level Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
Powerpoint
Outlook
Timeline
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Joann Blanks CDC
07.2023 - Current
Military Police Soldier
US Army Reserve
02.2018 - 02.2024
Business Assistant
Suffolk Bus Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2018
Manager
Classical Conversations Day Care
09.2014 - 12.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Science in Criminal Justice
Deputy, OCAR G-1 Health Services Branch at Office of the Chief of Army ReserveDeputy, OCAR G-1 Health Services Branch at Office of the Chief of Army Reserve