Lani Jackson
Athens,GA
Summary
Hardworking and experienced young professional bringing an ability to work through sensitive issues with patience and care, always prioritizing the well-being and dignity of those served. Always ready to help personnel and managers achieve shared goals. Committed to enhancing family well-being by building strong, respectful relationships grounded in empathy and understanding.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Leadership Team Member
Extra Special People Inc
Watkinsville, GA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Offered support to help out with feeding, transfers, bathrooming, and changing.
- Lead our staff members to participate in one of ESP's core values - Crazy about Celebration!
- Prepared and bought supplies for Fun Friday's and everyday activities.
- Organized staff activities and bonding's to build and foster a fun and pleasant workplace culture.
Programs Intern
Extra Special People Inc
Watkinsville, GA
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Prepared lesson plans that were inclusive and fun for all ages.
- Offered help and guidance to the team of volunteers.
- Offered guidance and assistance to campers' families through effective communication.
- Partnered with a co-lead to create a safe and transformative camp experience for all participants.
Americorps Member
Extra Special People Inc
Watkinsville, GA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided support to the families of Older Middle by answering questions, informing families of any medical emergencies, and conducting new family meetings.
- Ensured medicines were administered, provided behavioral support, helped with feeding, and any transfers needed.
- Offered solutions and advice to camp counselors to help ensure the best experience was had amongst campers and counselors.
- Supported the leadership team with helping them give feedback to staff members.
Summer Camp Counselor
Extra Special People Inc
Watkinsville, GA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to provide updates on their campers' experience at camp.
- Worked alongside other counselors to be more efficient as a team.
Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Cannon
Bainbridge, GA
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Greeted visitors and provided general information about the company.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2024
Associate of Science -
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Bainbridge, GA05-2021
High School Diploma -
Bainbridge High School
Bainbridge, GA05-2019
Skills
- Active listening
- Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Innovative
- Conflict resolution and problem solving
- Empathy and Compassion
- Advocacy
- Confidentiality
- Encouraging a culture of gratitude and acknowledgement
Timeline
Leadership Team Member
Extra Special People Inc
05.2024 - 08.2024
Americorps Member
Extra Special People Inc
05.2023 - 08.2023
Programs Intern
Extra Special People Inc
09.2022 - 05.2024
Summer Camp Counselor
Extra Special People Inc
05.2022 - 08.2022
Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Cannon
03.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Georgia
Associate of Science -
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
High School Diploma -
Bainbridge High School
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