Gardell Haralson
Flint,MI
Summary
Skilled in guiding and supporting individuals in challenging environments, developed through hands-on experience with at-risk youth. Strong background in communication and conflict resolution, with focus on creating positive, nurturing relationships. Seeking to transition these valuable skills into new field, contributing to team-oriented and supportive workplace.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Mid South Development
Detroit, MI
05.2026 - Current
- Mentored at-risk youth, fostering personal growth and resilience through tailored support programs.
- Developed and implemented engaging workshops, enhancing social skills and self-esteem in participants.
- Collaborated with community organizations to create resources for youth development and empowerment initiatives.
- Facilitated one-on-one coaching sessions, addressing individual challenges and promoting positive decision-making.
- Assessed progress of mentees, providing constructive feedback to guide personal and academic improvements.
- Organized group activities that encouraged teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution among participants.
- Reduced instances of negative behavior by teaching conflict resolution strategies and promoting healthy communication habits.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Triumph
Detroit, MI
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Coordinated executive schedules, ensuring optimal time management and meeting preparation.
- Streamlined communication between departments, enhancing collaboration and information flow.
- Managed travel arrangements, optimizing itineraries for cost-effectiveness and convenience.
- Developed office procedures, improving efficiency in administrative operations and workflow.
- Managed budgets and expenses, maintaining financial records for accurate reporting and analysis.
- Handled administrative tasks such as expense report processing or invoice reconciliation efficiently; allowing executives to focus on high-priority responsibilities without distraction.
Instructor/Mentor
Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village
Flint, MI
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Boys 2 Men -(Mentor)
- Mentored students, fostering confidence and leadership skills through hands-on activities.
- Provided guidance and support to a diverse group of residents in a residential setting
- Facilitated group activities and workshops to promote personal growth, social interaction, and community engagement
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- STEM-(Instructor)
- Developed and implemented engaging STEM curriculum for students in grades 3-8, incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications
- Designed and conducted experiments to demonstrate scientific concepts and principles, encouraging student participation and inquiry-based learning
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum across grade levels, ensuring a cohesive educational experience for students
- Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated engaging workshops promoting personal growth and community empowerment.
Education
Master's - Business Management
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Phoenix, AZ06-2014
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective leadership
- Team collaboration
- Organization
- Life skills development
- Relationship building
- Individual tutoring
- Activity planning
- Emotional support
- Skill building
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Driver's License March 2023 to March 2027
- Chauffeur's license
- Teaching Certification September 2024 to September 2025
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention August 2023 to August 2024
- Substitute Teaching Certification
- Temporary teaching certificate
- Certified Property Manager
- Professional In Human Resources
- Senior Professional in Human Resources
- Non-CDL Class C
- Professional Educator License
- Chauffeur's Permit
Languages
Bilingual
English
Multilingual
Timeline
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Mid South Development
05.2026 - Current
Instructor/Mentor
Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village
09.2025 - 12.2025
Executive Administrative Assistant
Triumph
12.2024 - 01.2026
Master's - Business Management
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Groups
- Elementary Flag Football Coach September 2022 to Present
- I work with Madison Elementary students to produce student-athletes that can excel in sports as well as in the classroom. This is a five week program which ends in the beginning of November.
- Robotic (Mentor) Head Coach November 2022 to March 2023
- Learn how to out together a functional robot to pass the training on to High School students. Set up the team online, grants, and recruit students to join the team. Once on the team I train students on how to use tool such as drills, saws, and grinders. Train students to build a robot to be involved in competition.
Additional Information
- Excellent Work Certificate 2015
- Completed 120 hours of Internship (Catholic Charities) as Human Resource Manager then hired for a position created for myself as support staff for assisting departments such as the front desk, medical chart filing, marketing/promotions, billing, and maintenance
- Entered company as a temporary data entry then hired in as Shipment Management Coordinator
- First person in company to achieve a sale during training
- Promoted from Verizon to Medco for better pay and hours
- Volunteered to coach a youth basketball team for two seasons
- Volunteers to serve food at First Presbyterian Church
- Skills Highly skilled in performing general office tasks including bookkeeping, filing, and records management, proven ability to maintain secrecy of sensitive information, track record of managing front desk activities within a busy environment, in-depth knowledge of keyboarding and computers; calendaring and scheduling programs including Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office Suite, effective verbal and written communication skills