Joshua Tefera
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly motivated college student with a desire to take on new challenges and obtain relevant work experience. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
American Campus Communities
Chicago, Illinois
05.2025 - Current
- Manages administrative tasks, maintenance requests, the room change process, and incident reports.
- Supervises and monitors the activities of residents in the dormitory to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Serves as a first responder to emergencies, implementing crisis management protocols efficiently.
- Facilitates community events to enhance student engagement and connection.
- Assists with resolving student conflicts and disputes.
- Serves as an information resource for residents regarding student housing services.
Construction Project Manager Assistant
Araj Consulting LLC
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Conducted regular site visits to assess progress and address any deficiencies or potential risks.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding cost estimates, labor requirements, materials needed and other related information for each project.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
Youth Advisory Board Member
Covenant United Church of Christ
South Holland , IL
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Organized and attended monthly meetings with board members.
- Provided input into the creation of new initiatives designed to empower youth.
- Facilitated discussions among board members on pertinent issues facing young people.
Choir Member
Illiana Christian Hight School
Dyer, IN
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Memorized routines by following printed text or musical notations.
- Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing, volume and dynamics.
Dining Room Attendant
Aurelio's Pizza Of Homewood
Homewood, IL
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Set up dining areas with appropriate utensils, linens, condiments, napkins, and glassware.
- Sanitized work surfaces including tables and counters between seating's.
- Cleared dirty dishes from tables after meals were finished.
- Served food orders to customers according to established guidelines for portion control and presentation standards.
- Replenished all supplies at service stations throughout shift.
- Maintained cleanliness of assigned station in accordance with health regulations.
- Cleaned spills on floors immediately using proper safety procedures.
- Assisted other team members when needed during busy times.
- Adhered strictly to all safety protocols related to handling hot foods or liquids.
- Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Education
Justice Studies
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05-2028
High School Diploma -
Illiana Christian High School
Dyer, IN05-2024
Skills
- Goal Setting
- Technology Integrations
- Relationship Building
- Analytical Thinking
- Responsible and Dependable
- Policy Implementation
- Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Responsible and Trustworthy
- Taking Cues and Direction
- Renovations, Building, and Demolition
- Conflict resolution
- Resident support
- Community engagement
- Event planning
- Task prioritization
- Collaboration
- Crisis Responder
Timeline
Resident Assistant
American Campus Communities
05.2025 - Current
Youth Advisory Board Member
Covenant United Church of Christ
07.2023 - 02.2025
Construction Project Manager Assistant
Araj Consulting LLC
06.2023 - 03.2025
Dining Room Attendant
Aurelio's Pizza Of Homewood
11.2022 - 05.2023
Choir Member
Illiana Christian Hight School
08.2021 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Illiana Christian High School
Justice Studies
Northeastern Illinois University