Kirstina Benjamin
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
To enhance my working capacities, professional skills, business efficiencies, and serve my organization with responsibility
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Support Counselor
Mercy First
06.2023 - Current
- Assist clients in learning independent living skills
- Document clients behaviors and activities
- Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic or emotional, physical or psychological disturbances
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients
- Observe and document clients' the self-administering medication
- Prepare, assist in preparation and /or supervise meals for clients in accordance with dictated menu
Group Leader
Children Of Promise, Nyc
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children
- Built productive, lasting connections with individual students
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline
Manager
Champs Diner
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Oversaw cleanliness of each station in kitchen
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
- Led team by example in preparing items accurately and according to high-quality standards
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
Daycare Assistant
Each One Teach One Daycare
06.2012 - 11.2015
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services
Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.2024
High School Diploma -
Foundations Academy
08.2014
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Counseling
- Relationship Building
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- First aid and safety
- CPR training
Certification
- Driver's License, 01/01/21, 12/31/28
- Mandated Reporter Training, 01/01/23, Present, Certificate for identifying and reporting child abuse and maltreatment
- CPR Certification, 06/01/23, 06/30/25
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
Youth Support Counselor
Mercy First
06.2023 - Current
Group Leader
Children Of Promise, Nyc
08.2021 - 05.2023
Manager
Champs Diner
01.2016 - 01.2019
Daycare Assistant
Each One Teach One Daycare
06.2012 - 11.2015
Associate of Science - Human Services
Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
Foundations Academy