Kejsi Metko
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Community is Key Club
Fort Hamilton High School
09.2023 - Current
- Part of volunteer events.
- Active participant in consulting meetings.
- Representation of teamwork and leadership skills.
- Representation of great work quality even under pressure.
Albanian Club
Fort Hamilton High School
04.2023 - Current
- Performed in the Cultural Show, exhibiting personal and cultural values.
- Planned, organized, and coordinated special events and celebrations.
- Implemented policies and procedures to improve club operations and standards.
- Increased staff performance and engagement via motivational leadership.
Raiders Athletic Team
Fort Hamilton High School
04.2023 - Current
- Part of Raiders Team in JROTC.
- Selected as part of the group representing Fort Hamilton High School in Nationals 2023 in November.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Soup Kitchen Volunteer
National Honor Society, NHS
03.2023 - Current
- Served hot meals and distributed sack lunches to disadvantaged individuals.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment to meet food preparation codes.
- Sanitized tables, handed out cleansing wipes and reminded visitors to maintain social distancing at tables.
- Reset tables with tablecloths, napkins and silverware to prepare for food service.
- Assembled take-out bags to distribute to local homeless population.
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to deliver punctual, friendly service.
- Helped visitors pick out food items from donations.
- Distributed food boxes with carefully selected essentials to families in need.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
Event Organizer
Fort Hamilton High School
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinated schedules, timelines, decorations and supplies.
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
- Coordinated volunteer activities and facilitated distribution of promotional and marketing materials.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
- Discovered opportunities to gain deeper insight into creating efficient and streamlined processes.
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
National Honor Society
Nationwide
03.2023 - Current
- Member of National Honor Society for high academic achievements.
- Representative of the 4 pillars of NHS (Leadership, Scholarship, Community Service, Character)
- Part of Volunteer events
Volunteer Volleyball Coach
St. Patrick's Volleyball Club
01.2023 - Current
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
- Developed and implemented useful and progressive training plans to improve skills of athletes of all ages and abilities.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of athletes to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for further improvement.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Reviewed and updated game strategies and techniques to optimize training sessions.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
Volleyball Team Captain
Fort Hamilton High School
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals.
- Attended all practices with willingness to learn, work hard and improve abilities.
- Trained consistently, both alone and with team, to maximize form, technique and gameplay skills.
- Contributed to team success by being best possible player and collaborating with teammates to accomplish common goals.
- Maintained peak physical condition through exercise and diet.
- Adhered to all team requirements and rules.
- Adapted quickly to changing game plans and strategies.
- Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results.
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
- Worked with coaches and trainers to understand and implement improvement strategies.
Club Volleyball Player
NYC Volleyball Academy
09.2021 - Current
- Regional Competition 2023 Winners
- Medal winners for numerous in and out of state championships
- Attended all practices with willingness to learn, work hard and improve abilities.
- Trained consistently, both alone and with team, to maximize form, technique and gameplay skills.
- Contributed to team success by being best possible player and collaborating with teammates to accomplish common goals.
- Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals.
- Maintained peak physical condition through exercise and diet.
- Adhered to all team requirements and rules.
- Promoted positive attitude and competitive spirit during training and gameplay.
- Collaborated with teammates and coaches to build relationships and create cohesive team environment.
JROTC Cadet
Fort Hamilton High School
09.2021 - Current
- 1st Sergeant of the Company
- Followed protocols and procedures to perform tasks quickly and minimize mistakes.
- Conducted physical training to keep fit and perform job duties productively.
- Operated communication systems to gather, process and share information.
- Provided informative briefings to update superiors on current situations and responsibilities.
Foreign Language Speaker
09.2011 - Current
- Fluent speaker of German
- Fluent speaker of English
- Fluent speaker of Albanian
- Proficient in Spanish and currently improving
- Picks up fast on foreign languages and dedicates her time to studying it
Medic Certification
JCLC Summer Camp
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Certified MEDIC
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
Summer Camp Leader
JCLC Summer Camp
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Part of Leadership group of JCLC Summer Camp 2023.
- Medal Winner for Outstanding Leadership Skills.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Guided children on how to maintain cleanliness, be punctual and obediently follow orders.
- Designed learning and recreational activities for over 300 campers between ages of 15 and 18.
- Documented camp inventory and ordered supplies when needed.
- Organized welcoming and closing ceremonies, family night and sporting events.
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Planned activities, events and field trips to enrich student development.
Engineering Club
Fort Hamilton High School
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Regular attendant of the club.
- Active performer in projects and tasks.
- Exhibited teamwork and leadership skills in groups
- Exhibited persistence and creativity.
Basketball Team Manager
Fort Hamilton High School
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Coordinated player logistics during games, scrimmages, and practices.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Tennis Player
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Tennis player for 2 years, in-and-out of school teams
- Created, directed and promoted tennis leagues, clinics, tournaments, camps and special events to attract and maintain tennis player interest.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- Collaborated with coaches, nutritionists and physiotherapists to support continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, effectively motivating and encouraging peers.
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
- Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches, and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
Track Athlete
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Track athlete for two years, in-and-out of school teams
- Trained extensively and observed proper nutrition for weeks leading up to national-level fitness competitions.
- Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results.
- Optimized nutrition, training regimens and lifestyle choices to keep fitness at optimal levels.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, effectively motivating and encouraging peers.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- Collaborated with coaches, nutritionists and physiotherapists to support continuous improvement.
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
Show Host
Cultural National Center For Youth
09.2015 - 03.2021
- Hosted numerous shows and festivals over the years.
- Active part of the organization process.
- Leadership skills in instructing and guiding other members of the team.
- Theater actress in some of the shows she hosted.
- Delivered exceptional programming to audience members by always researching events, guests, and programs thoroughly.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Artist
Cultural National Center For Youth
09.2015 - 03.2021
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Created concept designs and sketches to develop images and scenes.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Drew illustrations and concepts for visualization, presentation and development purposes.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics, and charcoal on high quality canvas.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work organized by the Ministry of Culture of Albania.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
Piano Player
Cultural National Center For Youth
09.2012 - 03.2021
- Played the Piano for 8 years regularly.
- Practiced selected music to accompany Cultural National Center for Youth.
- Played at regular events.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets.
Community Projects Volunteer
Patsch Net And Goethe Institute
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Created the idea of a project to help Children with Disabilities in collaboration with 4 other members of the team from various European countries.
- Went to a specialized school for Children with Disabilities and volunteered to help out by: socializing, drawing, playing the piano, teaching and organizing sports events.
- Exhibited great communication skills and gained personal growth from the experience.
Online Summer Camp Scholarship Winner
Patsch Net And Goethe Institute
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Scholarship winner chose by the German Embassy.
- Active Participant of daily online meetings with other campers to work on volunteering project ideas.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels from different countries.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
Summer Camp Scholarship Winner
Patsch Net And Goethe Instiute
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Scholarship winner chosen by the German Embassy.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Working on projects in the German language for 8 hours daily.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels from different countries.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Hamilton High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2024
Skills
- Event Service
- School Activity Planning
- Community Events
- Volunteer Coordination
- Organizational Training
- Goal Assessments
- Leadership of Meetings
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Community is Key Club
Fort Hamilton High School
09.2023 - Current
Medic Certification
JCLC Summer Camp
06.2023 - 07.2023
Summer Camp Leader
JCLC Summer Camp
06.2023 - 07.2023
Albanian Club
Fort Hamilton High School
04.2023 - Current
Raiders Athletic Team
Fort Hamilton High School
04.2023 - Current
Soup Kitchen Volunteer
National Honor Society, NHS
03.2023 - Current
Event Organizer
Fort Hamilton High School
03.2023 - Current
National Honor Society
Nationwide
03.2023 - Current
Volunteer Volleyball Coach
St. Patrick's Volleyball Club
01.2023 - Current
Volleyball Team Captain
Fort Hamilton High School
09.2022 - Current
Engineering Club
Fort Hamilton High School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Basketball Team Manager
Fort Hamilton High School
11.2021 - 02.2022
Club Volleyball Player
NYC Volleyball Academy
09.2021 - Current
JROTC Cadet
Fort Hamilton High School
09.2021 - Current
Community Projects Volunteer
Patsch Net And Goethe Institute
09.2020 - 10.2020
Online Summer Camp Scholarship Winner
Patsch Net And Goethe Institute
06.2020 - 07.2020
Tennis Player
09.2019 - 03.2021
Track Athlete
09.2019 - 03.2021
Summer Camp Scholarship Winner
Patsch Net And Goethe Instiute
06.2019 - 07.2019
Show Host
Cultural National Center For Youth
09.2015 - 03.2021
Artist
Cultural National Center For Youth
09.2015 - 03.2021
Piano Player
Cultural National Center For Youth
09.2012 - 03.2021
Foreign Language Speaker
09.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Fort Hamilton High School
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