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Jerrica Mickens

Jerrica Mickens

Detroit,MI

Summary

Community Organizer adept at orchestrating impactful events and advocacy campaigns, engaging over 500 residents to drive social change. Skilled in partnership development and grassroots campaigning, effectively mobilizing diverse communities for policy reforms. Committed to empowering marginalized groups and enhancing resource accessibility through strategic collaborations and workshops.

Compassionate youth ministry volunteer with significant experience in mentoring and guiding young individuals. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at planning, organizing, and implementing programs to uplift youths' spiritual growth. Demonstrated ability to foster a positive environment that encourages open communication and promotes Christian values. Proven impact on enhancing community engagement through outreach initiatives and youth group activities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Ministry Volunteer

Mission City
05.2012 - Current
  • Comforted worried family members in setting by listening.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders such as parents, teachers, social workers. to ensure the success of each mentee.
  • Provided support, guidance and resources to assist mentees in achieving their goals.
  • Researched best practices for working with diverse populations of youth.
  • Initiated conversations about relevant topics such as bullying, peer pressure and substance abuse prevention.
  • Supported children's activities by answering questions, explaining instructions, and helping individuals complete tasks.
  • Organized team building activities that foster a sense of community among participants.
  • Monitored the physical safety of participants during program hours.
  • Served snacks to participant groups and leaders.
  • Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans for youth mentees.
  • Coached mentees on how to handle difficult situations or emotions.
  • Developed creative activities that engage youth in meaningful learning experiences.
  • Actively promoted an inclusive environment where everyone is respected regardless of differences.
  • Made referrals to utilize community resources for resident's needs.
  • Performed regular check-ins with each participant to assess their mental health status.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors while providing constructive feedback when needed.
  • Provided directions to facility visitors and answered general questions.
  • Created educational material tailored to the needs of the group or individuals being served.
  • Developed professional relationships with youth, co-workers and fellow volunteers.
  • Facilitated activities and discussions to promote self-reflection and personal growth.
  • Attended training to learn program procedures and policies.
  • Assisted in developing life skills such as problem solving, decision making and communication strategies for youth participants.
  • Used strong verbal and written communication skills to convey messages via phone, text and email.
  • Conducted assessments to identify areas of strength and development for each mentee.
  • Set up and cleaned up after activities.
  • Consulted and collaborated with other professionals to provide continuity of patient-family care.
  • Assisted with teaching children life skills.
  • Delivered reading materials, flowers and other items to patients.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents of participating youths, ensuring open communication lines between families and the ministry team.
  • Fostered spiritual growth in young people through effective mentorship and guidance.

Community Organizer

482Forward
11.2020 - 02.2025
  • Organize community events to engage over 500 residents, fostering civic participation.
  • Participate in organizing advocacy campaigns, achieving policy changes that benefit local communities
  • Develop partnerships with local organizations, enhancing resource accessibility
  • Facilitate workshops, empowering individuals with skills for effective activism
  • Analyze community needs, implementing strategies that address key issues
  • Mobilize diverse communities, fostering partnerships to drive social change
  • Develop grassroots campaigns, engaging stakeholders for impactful policy reforms
  • Empower marginalized groups, providing resources and education
  • Facilitate community dialogues, building consensus on critical social issues
  • Forge strategic partnerships with local organizations, enhancing resource accessibility
  • Facilitate workshops that empower individuals with effective activism skills
  • Conducted issue-based research to refine campaign context and direction.
  • Researched and analyzed existing conditions, trends, and needs of the community.
  • Created materials such as flyers, brochures, and newsletters to promote initiatives in the neighborhood.
  • Collaborated with community-based organizations and key stakeholders to address community initiatives.
  • Promoted community resources through printed marketing material, email newsletters and social media campaigns.
  • Inspired communities and individual citizens to mobilize and coordinate forces and develop tools to accomplish social change.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings to discuss internal operational issues, current events, impacting community and advocacy.
  • Developed and implemented community outreach strategies to engage local stakeholders.
  • Distributed informational pamphlets and legislative contact information.
  • Helped to generated a report highlighting the complexities of chronic absenteeism in the Brightmoor neighborhood.
  • Mentored volunteers on assigned tasks to keep everyone operating at same level.
  • Conducted surveys and focus groups to assess public opinion about issues in education.
  • Collaborated with community organizations in other regions to support state-wide and national outreach initiatives.

Education

No Degree - Pharmacy

Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, Michigan
11-2020

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Advocacy
  • Partnership Development
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Needs Assessment
  • Grassroots Campaigning
  • Social Change
  • Youth mentorship
  • Community outreach
  • Conflict resolution
  • Civics engagement
  • Educational material creation
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Life skills training
  • Biblical studies
  • Small group facilitation
  • Building relationships
  • Teaching techniques
  • Classroom organization
  • Written communication
  • Share faith
  • Worship leadership
  • Strong work ethic
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Family systems understanding
  • Analytical thinking
  • Coordinate supplies
  • Sermon preparation
  • Spiritual guidance
  • Team building
  • Mission work
  • Sunday school instruction
  • Mentoring youth

Accomplishments

  • Organize community events to engage 500+ residents, fostering civic participation.
  • Participate in organizing advocacy campaigns, achieving policy changes that benefit local communities.
  • Develop partnerships with local organizations, enhancing resource accessibility.
  • Facilitate workshops, empowering individuals with skills for effective activism.
  • Analyze community needs, implementing strategies that address key issues.
  • Mobilize diverse communities, fostering partnerships to drive social change.
  • Develop grassroots campaigns, engaging stakeholders for impactful policy reforms.
  • Empower marginalized groups, providing resources and education.
  • Facilitate community dialogues, building consensus on critical social issues.
  • Forge strategic partnerships with local organizations, enhancing resource accessibility.
  • Facilitate workshops that empower individuals with effective activism skills.

Personal Information

  • Title: Community Organizer
  • Date of Birth: 04/02/82

Affiliations

  • Current Board Member for Student Advocacy Center of Michigan

Honors

  • Cultural Ambassador Achievement recipient

Honors and Achievements

  • Cultural Ambassador Achievement recipient
  • 3.5 GPA
  • Final Grade: 89%
  • Organize community events to engage 500+ residents, fostering civic participation.
  • Participate in organizing advocacy campaigns, achieving policy changes that benefit local communities.
  • Develop partnerships with local organizations, enhancing resource accessibility.
  • Facilitate workshops, empowering individuals with skills for effective activism.
  • Analyze community needs, implementing strategies that address key issues.
  • Mobilize diverse communities, fostering partnerships to drive social change.
  • Develop grassroots campaigns, engaging stakeholders for impactful policy reforms.
  • Empower marginalized groups, providing resources and education.
  • Facilitate community dialogues, building consensus on critical social issues.
  • Forge strategic partnerships with local organizations, enhancing resource accessibility.
  • Facilitate workshops that empower individuals with effective activism skills.

Timeline

Community Organizer

482Forward
11.2020 - 02.2025

Youth Ministry Volunteer

Mission City
05.2012 - Current

No Degree - Pharmacy

Wayne County Community College District

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