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Marcella Lomartire

Kankakee,IL

Summary

Compassionate student with experience supporting individuals with sensory sensitivities and developmental disabilities through crisis de-escalation and person-centered care. Proven ability to manage front desk operations, maintain confidentiality, train new staff, and adapt. Background in public safety, mailroom operations, and community volunteerism demonstrating strong communication, active listening, and organizational skills. Pursuing B.A. in Forensic Psychology with coursework in abnormal psychology, clinical care, and juvenile justice. Brings positive attitude, attention to detail, and emotional awareness. Committed to creating safe, inclusive environments.

Overview

1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Tim Tebow Foundation: Night To Shine
Bourbonnais, IL
02.2025 - 02.2026

Annually, worked on sensory team to assist individuals with special needs.

  • Created Safe Spaces: Created a calming environment for the guests with sensory sensitivities, ensuring a safe, low-stimulation area where guests could successfully regulate emotions and reset.
  • Provided Person-Centered Support: Partnered with guests on the autism spectrum and other developmental disabilities by facilitating individualized, therapeutic sensory activities and decompression techniques.
  • Delivered Crisis De-escalation: Monitored guests for early signs of sensory overload using de-escalation techniques and active listening to reduce anxiety and prevent meltdowns.
  • Collaborated with Caretakers: Communicated with event buddies and primary caregivers to know triggers, dietary needs, and comfort preferences, fostering an inclusive and supportive event experience.
  • Compassion & Adaptability: Patience and empathy helped to build trust with each individual, allowing them to return to the event at their own pace.

Student Worker, Mailroom

Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Processed, sorted, and delivered incoming and outgoing mail/packages across Main and West campuses; tracked shipments using P.O. numbers and vendor details.
  • Executed daily cleanup duties, including throwing out garbage's, sanitizing workspaces, and vacuuming to maintain a safe, clean environment.
  • Managed campus key inventory, duplicated keys, and engraved room numbers to ensure accurate room identification and building security.
  • Performed office duties such as answering phones and taking messages.
  • Trained 3 new employees on daily workflows and departmental policies, ensuring a seamless transition during my role handover.
  • Executed monthly campus-wide recycling pick up across all academic and administrative departments.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database, such as MS Excell.
  • Organized materials and resources to easily locate and use.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain productivity.

Volunteer

United Way
Kankakee, IL
04.2025 - 04.2025

Participated in United Way’s Day of Action.

  • Team Oriented: Collaborated with a team of 10+ volunteers and worked directly with local nonprofit partners to cleanup the neighborhood and revitalize the community.
  • Project Execution: Executed neighborhood cleanup efficiently by picking up garbage on sidewalks, streets, and park.
  • Communicated effectively with event coordinators and peers to execute a multi-site environmental cleanup under strict time constraints.

Student Worker, Public Safety

Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Conducted routine safety checks across campus to ensure a secure environment for students, faculty, and staff.
  • Communicated utilizing standard "10-codes" to quickly relay panic button alerts, incident locations to patrolling officers, as well as regular non-emergency communication.
  • Managed front desk duties effectively and provided customer service, such as campus navigation assistance, addressing inquiries, handling incoming calls, and guiding students in a professional manner.
  • Contributed to a positive campus atmosphere through assisting students and faculty with inquiries and concerns.
  • Worked closely with a team of veteran law enforcement professionals and other student workers to optimize security protocols, radio communication, and emergency response procedures.
  • Utilized software tools for data entry and record management.
  • Unlocked restricted doors, and performed filing tasks to keep record of important documents.
  • Maintained confidentiality.

Volunteer

Kankakee County Humane Foundation
Kankakee, IL
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and safety standards in animal housing areas.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kennels, bowls, and common areas to maintain a safe environment for animals and staff.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology With Criminal Justice Minor

Governors State University
Park Forest, IL
05-2027

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL
05-2025

Mental Health Technician - Psychology

Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Kankakee High School
Kankakee, IL
05-2023

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organized and efficient
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Community service
  • Answering phones
  • Empathy and patience
  • Active listening
  • Emotional awareness
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Adaptability

Tech Skills

  • Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
  • Microsoft Word and Excel.

Certification

  • CPR Certified - September 2026

Timeline

Volunteer

United Way
04.2025 - 04.2025

Volunteer

Tim Tebow Foundation: Night To Shine
02.2025 - 02.2026

Student Worker, Mailroom

Kankakee Community College
07.2024 - 07.2025

Student Worker, Public Safety

Kankakee Community College
10.2023 - 07.2024

Volunteer

Kankakee County Humane Foundation
03.2017 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology With Criminal Justice Minor

Governors State University

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Kankakee Community College

Mental Health Technician - Psychology

Kankakee Community College

High School Diploma -

Kankakee High School