Emma Leslie Whiteside
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate who is dedicated to learning and working hard with a positive attitude. Devoted to working and operating through empathy and compassion.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletics Coordinator Assistant
Johnson University
08.2023 - Current
- Managed filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records.
- Maintained records of athletics' department finances
- Organized and prepared daily activities and restocked materials
Intern
Future Of Hope Foundation
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Led inner-city high school student leaders in their growth and learning of injustice and theology
- Walked with students as they wrestled with their view of God amidst brokenness they experience
- Worked alongside non-profits within community
- Facilitated small group and empowered student leaders in their communities
- Developed and implemented spiritual programs for youth
AmeriCorps
Emerald Youth Foundation
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated on leading afterschool program in inner-city Knoxville for adolescent youth
- Developed and coordinated programs and activities.
- Practiced interpersonal relational skills through interacting with students and their families
- Built strong relationships with families through positive attitude and attentive response
- Developed education and social programs to provide kids with knowledge and skills for healthy lives
Volunteer
Emerald Youth Foundation
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Led mall group of inner-city elementary students once a week
- Focused on discipling and expanding children's understanding of God
- Invested in children's lives and families
Intern
Fourth Purpose Foundation
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked alongside experts within the correctional system
- Gained knowledge of U.S. prison system and need for advocation in these environments
- Assisted in planning training seminars and proofreading academic research
- Gained experience in a corrections environment; planned/led worship services at the women’s correctional facility
YoungLife Leader
YoungLife
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Led high school students in their walks with Christ and poured into their lives
- Learned how to disciple and show Jesus to those who have never known of God
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and public schools
Social Media Director
Vespers Ministry Leadership
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Served the campus community through providing a safe, authentic place to worship created for students
- Promoted on social media and throughout campus
- Increased awareness and engagement through social media.
- Collaborated on planning events
- Learned how to organize, design, and use media in a beneficial way
Vice President of Volunteering
International Justice Mission Campus Chapter
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Learned myself and also sought to educate our campus about human trafficking around the world
- Collaborated in organizing fundraisers, advocacy campaigns, and events on my college campus
- Worked alongside other Social Work majors to promote justice and awareness for those trafficked
- Learned about advocation and how to advocate on micro and macro scales
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies
Johnson University
Knoxville, TN12.2023
Skills
- Active Listening
- Behavior Management for Children and Adolescent Youth
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Community Engagement/Outreach
- Computer/ Office Suite Skills
- Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Program Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Teachable - Eager to Learn
- Telephone and Email Etiquette
Qualities
- Empathetic
- Hard-Working
- Honest
- Patient
- Personable
Accomplishments
Dean's List - Johnson University
Top 10 Percent of Class - Johnson University
Urban Scholar Recipient - Johnson University
Timeline
Athletics Coordinator Assistant
Johnson University
08.2023 - Current
AmeriCorps
Emerald Youth Foundation
08.2022 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Emerald Youth Foundation
08.2022 - 05.2023
Intern
Fourth Purpose Foundation
05.2022 - 08.2022
YoungLife Leader
YoungLife
08.2021 - 08.2022
Intern
Future Of Hope Foundation
06.2021 - 08.2023
Social Media Director
Vespers Ministry Leadership
10.2019 - 05.2021
Vice President of Volunteering
International Justice Mission Campus Chapter
10.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies
Johnson University
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