Kelsey Meloy
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. I posses a strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I posses a huge passion for the youth community. I wholeheartedly believe that i can make a difference in these children's lives. Growing up I didn't have a person to support and guide me through all the difficult times. I believe all it takes is for that one person to enter your life that you can establish a good rapport. I would like the opportunity to be that person for these at-risk youths.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Provider
DCFS
New Lenox, IL
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Created daily schedules that incorporated educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities.
- Monitored the physical and mental health of minor in the foster care system.
- Facilitated meetings with social workers, teachers, therapists, and other professionals as needed.
- Educated parents on how best to support their children's development both at home and school.
- Supervised visits between biological parents and their child while ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
, IL
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
Bartender
Self Employed Services
, IL
10.2018 - 12.2023
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
Youth Assistant Softball Coach
NLGSA
New Lenox, IL
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in the development of game plans and strategies for each upcoming opponent.
- Organized and monitored team practices to ensure players are prepared for games.
- Created drills to improve batting, fielding, pitching, and base running skills.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's progress throughout the season.
General Laborer
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
Joliet, IL
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
- Printed and applied shipping labels for boxes and packages according to product distribution instructions.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
Independent Living Counselor
Trinity Services
New Lenox, IL
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided assistance to individuals with disabilities in developing independent living skills and strategies.
- Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
- Cooked their meals. Did light housework and laundry.
- Distributed medications.
- Took them on outings which were limited due to health and the age of the patients.
Education
GED -
Regional Office of Education
Joliet, IL04-2012
Skills
- Educational Support
- Child Development Knowledge
- Safety Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Activity Planning
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- Experience With At-Risk Youth
- Community Resources
- Reliability
- Self Motivation
- Problem-Solving Abilities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Foster Care Provider
DCFS
04.2023 - 07.2024
Youth Assistant Softball Coach
NLGSA
03.2022 - 08.2022
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
03.2021 - 01.2024
Bartender
Self Employed Services
10.2018 - 12.2023
General Laborer
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
03.2018 - 09.2018
Independent Living Counselor
Trinity Services
09.2016 - 01.2017
GED -
Regional Office of Education
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