Grace Maten
Novi
Summary
Aspiring Child Life Specialist with a strong foundation in child development and community engagement. Experienced in providing mentorship to youth with disabilities and organizing events that promote wellness. Exceptional communication skills foster positive relationships with children and families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Thrive
09.2025 - Current
- Crafted motivational letters that inspired youth engagement and participation.
- Assisted with event setup by arranging materials and decorations to create inviting environments.
- Work alongside underprivileged children
- Participated in local philanthropy initiatives organized by Kappa Kappa Gamma to support community development.
- Organized community events to promote wellness and engagement.
Server & Cart Girl
Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center
Plymouth
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Ensured cleanliness of dining area through efficient bussing and table cleaning.
- Serve food and drinks
- Coordinated banquet setups, creating inviting environments for events.
- Assisted golfers on course by providing food and drink services to enhance their experience.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
Server
Willow Pines Senior Community
Northville
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Buss and clean tables
- Supported residents by delivering meals to tables, ensuring timely service
- Facilitated meal support for residents, enhancing dining experience
- Dining room set up
- Work birthday and holiday banquets
- Guided residents in meal selection and dietary preferences, promoting healthy choices
Hostess
The Garage Grill and Pub
Northville
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided assistance in customer service
- Processed customer telephone orders
- Cleared and cleaned tables to prepare for new guests
- Helped prepare banquet setup tasks
Peer Mentor
Living and Learning Enrichment Center
Northville
06.2020 - 03.2023
- Supported young adults with autism by facilitating personal growth and social interaction
- Fostered peer communication by organizing engaging interactive activities
- Created a supportive space for members to openly share experiences and feelings
Activity Volunteer
Northville Art House
Northville
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Art Instructor Support during fundraising special holiday events - Art Activities
- Assisted with setup and teardown of tents and chairs for events
Caregiver
Summer Babysitting
Northville
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided child care for two children, ages 2 and 6, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment from 8 am - 4 pm, four days a week.
- Planned and organized developmentally appropriate activities to promote learning and engagement for children of various ages.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's daily activities and individual needs, fostering strong parent-caregiver relationships.
Education
Freshman - Psychology
University of Tennessee
Knoxville05-2029
High School -
Northville High School
Northville, MI06-2025
Skills
- Volunteer coordination
- Youth engagement
- Community engagement
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Mentorship and support
Certification
- Teen Mental Health First Aid, Miami Ohio Summer Scholars Camp
- QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Trained, Active Minds Club, Nationally recognized, Suicide prevention training program
Volunteer Experience
- Living and Learning Enrichment Center, Northville, MI, Peer Mentor, 06/01/20, 03/31/23, Mentored youth adults (16 +) with autism and various disabilities, Enabled communication between peers through engaging activities, Provided a safe environment for members to share their experiences and feelings
- Northville Art House, Northville, MI, Activity Volunteer, 03/01/21, 12/31/22, Art Instructor Support during fundraising special holiday events - Art Activities, Set up and tear down of tents & chairs during events
- Thrive, Volunteer, 09/01/25, Current, Write letters for the kids, Help set up for events, Work alongside underprivileged children
gracematen121@gmail.com, gmaten@vols.utk.edu
Languages
German
Limited
Timeline
Volunteer
Thrive
09.2025 - Current
Server & Cart Girl
Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center
04.2025 - 08.2025
Server
Willow Pines Senior Community
02.2024 - 04.2025
Hostess
The Garage Grill and Pub
05.2022 - 11.2023
Caregiver
Summer Babysitting
06.2021 - 08.2022
Activity Volunteer
Northville Art House
03.2021 - 12.2022
Peer Mentor
Living and Learning Enrichment Center
06.2020 - 03.2023
Freshman - Psychology
University of Tennessee
High School -
Northville High School