Compassionate Mentor experienced in developing emotional, social, and life skills. Promoted individual growth through effective communication and activity planning, fostering maximum potential in diverse age groups. Committed to creating supportive environments that enhance personal and professional development.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Credible Mentor
YAAYME INC
Washington
04.2026 - Current
Mentored individuals on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving and goal setting.
Guided mentees through personal development and career planning processes.
Provided constructive feedback to mentees on their progress and goals.
Monitored mentee progress and adjusted programs for optimal support.
Collaborated with team members to create engaging learning materials and resources.
Mentor
Lead4Life Inc.
Baltimore
09.2022 - Current
Developed relationships with youth to provide support, guidance, and opportunities for learning life skills and positive problem-solving.
Develops a relationship with the youth in the aim of providing support, guidance, friendship, positive interaction, exposure to positive activities, opportunities to learn life skills and positive problem-solving skills.
Assists youth in further developing his or her daily life skills such as self-confidence, self-esteem, academic excellence, and moral values.
Enables and helps youth learn how to help him or herself and encourages him or her to make his or her own decisions and take responsibility for them.
Encourages positive decision-making and conflict resolution strategies.
Coordinated with schools, families, and community organizations to enhance youth development initiatives.
Coordinates with schools, families, and community organizations to foster youth development.
Case Aide
Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless
Rockville
05.2022 - 09.2024
Provided direct client support under supervision, facilitating communication with community agencies through scheduling appointments, gathering information, transporting clients, and documenting interactions.
Assists with client intake, paperwork processing, scheduling appointments, conducting home visits under supervision.
Assisted with client intake, processed paperwork, scheduled appointments, and conducted home visits under supervision to streamline service delivery.
Maintained case files while ensuring compliance with agency policies, supporting effective case management.
Community Advocate
Petersburg FCI
Hopewell
03.2002 - 10.2022
Advocated for community needs through active listening and engagement.
Provided direct assistance to individuals in need by connecting them with resources in the area.
Facilitated communication between residents and local service providers.
Coordinated workshops to educate the public on social issues and services.
Led discussions on community improvement initiatives with stakeholders.
Developed and implemented programs to fill different community needs.
Gathered feedback from participants regarding program effectiveness and areas for improvement.
Lead Facilitator
Institution of Lewisburg
Lewisburg
01.1993 - 04.2001
Led workshops on conflict resolution to improve team dynamics and engagement.
Facilitated group discussions to enhance communication and collaboration among participants.
Developed and implemented comprehensive training plans to facilitate learning objectives.
Mentored new facilitators, providing guidance on best practices and facilitation techniques.
Researched new trends in facilitation techniques and incorporated them into existing processes.
Researched new trends in facilitation techniques and incorporated them into existing processes where appropriate.
Maintenance Technician
Vonnell Industries
Washington
09.1986 - 06.1992
Executed preventive maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime.
Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex maintenance issues.
Documented maintenance activities and repairs in company systems accurately.
Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Maintained cleanliness of work areas to ensure safety to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
Education
CPR / First Aid Certification -
Khals LLC
Vienna, VA
04-2026
Peer Support Specialist -
Prince Georges Health Department
Suitland, MD
11-2025
Utility Training Program -
DCIA Infrastructure Academy
Washington, DC
12-2023
Six Sigma White Belt - Management Training
Aveta Business Institute
Washington, DC
12-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Science
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC
09-1984
High School Diploma -
McKinley Tech High School
Washington, DC
01-1982
Skills
Mentoring support
Client advocacy
Effective communication
Mentorship strategies
Problem resolution
Team collaboration
Peer support
Statement Of Qualifications
Profound knowledge of procedures, materials, tools, equipment and safety hazards and precautions.
Extensive knowledge of use of tools and equipment used in the electrical energy field.
Ability to keep organized and accurate records and make computer entries.
Ability to operate motor vehicles and clean driving record.