Lafayetta Rankin
Birmingham
Summary
Compassionate and responsible individual with a background in community outreach and caregiving. Proven ability to communicate effectively and maintain organized environments. Seeking to leverage strong ethics and multitasking skills to make a meaningful impact in a supportive role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator Intern
United Way of Central Alabama
Birmingham, AL
07.2025 - 04.2026
- Assisted in coordinating community outreach programs to enhance engagement and participation.
- Developed and maintained project timelines to ensure timely execution of initiatives.
- Supported event planning efforts by organizing logistics and managing vendor communications.
- Conducted research on community needs to inform program development and strategic planning.
Caregiver
BHome Care
Birmingham, AL
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Communicated effectively with clients and families to address needs and preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of client living spaces for a healthy environment.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
Paraprofessional
Kelly Educational Staffing
Hoover, AL
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Supported individualized education plans by providing tailored instructional assistance to students.
- Collaborated with special education staff to implement behavioral interventions effectively.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance learning experiences for diverse learners.
Program Aide
CDI Head Start
Birmingham, AL
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted in planning and implementing educational activities for children to enhance learning experiences.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a safe and organized learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized lesson plans tailored to student needs.
- Monitored children's progress and provided feedback to educators on developmental milestones.
Education
No Degree - LPN
Herzing University
Birmingham, AL04-2026
High School Diploma -
Sebastian River High School
Sebastian, FL06-2010
GED -
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL01-2016
Skills
- Budget planning
- Multimedia production
- Volunteer management
- Curriculum design
- Fundraising strategies
- Teamwork
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Relationship building
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Program Coordinator Intern
United Way of Central Alabama
07.2025 - 04.2026
Caregiver
BHome Care
04.2025 - 06.2025
Paraprofessional
Kelly Educational Staffing
08.2024 - 01.2025
Program Aide
CDI Head Start
04.2021 - 10.2023
No Degree - LPN
Herzing University
High School Diploma -
Sebastian River High School
GED -
Wallace State Community College