Lorenzo James
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Outreach Worker with extensive knowledge of reducing gun violence and providing resources to community members. Adept at cultivating relationships with individuals and advocating for all types of needs. Successful in event planning and youth connections with experience in governmental programs and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Worker
KOOL
07.2023 - Current
- Advocated for client needs and funding for at-risk groups.
- Planned outreach events for West and East Garfield Park to reach out to at-risk families.
- Assisted families with financial and housing resources.
- Recorded, transcribed and maintained confidential client information into applicant tracking system and database.
- Maintained positive relationships with participants and regularly reached out to offer assistance to individuals.
Small Business Owner
Mr And Mrs James Chicken And Fish
01.2017 - 07.2023
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
Custodial Worker
Mr And Mrs James Cleaning
07.2003 - 01.2017
- Followed procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
Construction Worker
Lynn Mathis
01.1997 - 07.2003
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Farragut Career Academy
Chicago, United States06.1994
Skills
- Family outreach
- Rehousing
- Event Planning
- Cultural Competency
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Power Tool Operation
- Worksite safety
- Construction
- Business management and development
- Budget Management
- New business launch
Timeline
Outreach Worker
KOOL
07.2023 - Current
Small Business Owner
Mr And Mrs James Chicken And Fish
01.2017 - 07.2023
Custodial Worker
Mr And Mrs James Cleaning
07.2003 - 01.2017
Construction Worker
Lynn Mathis
01.1997 - 07.2003
High School Diploma -
Farragut Career Academy