Mark Guido
Watchung,NJ
Summary
Hardworking and passionate student with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Social Worker Position. Ready to help a team achieve company goals. 3+ years of experience working with youth ministries, helping teenagers grow in critical life skills, as well as their Catholic Faith.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Minister
Fiat Ventures
01.2023 - Current
- Built rapport with teenagers and guardians by hosting events for youth ministry members.
- Utilized excellent organizational and communications skills to coordinate and motivate volunteers.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Acted as confidant for many young church members to enhance faith and personal growth.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about church policy, events and youth participation.
- Chaperoned students on field trips and other outdoor activities, monitoring behavior and safety.
- Kept records of youth participation and youth ministry budget.
Undergraduate Student Intern
Prevention Resources
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Expanded industry knowledge through active participation in professional development workshops, seminars, and networking events.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Gained valuable insights into company operations by shadowing experienced professionals across different departments during rotations.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Applied academic learnings to real-world scenarios through hands-on experience working on diverse projects under tight deadlines.
Basketball Coach
Koinonia Academy
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on and off the court.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
Gym Teacher
Koinonia Academy
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided creative, structured environment for children, ages 13 to 18
Youth Minister Volunteer
Koinonia Academy
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Applied best practices for developing Christian youth program integrity and outreach activities.
- Chaperoned students on field trips and other outdoor activities, monitoring behavior and safety.
- Arranged community service projects for youth members of church.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 13 to 18 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2024
Associate of Arts - Education P-12
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ12.2022
High School Diploma -
Koinonia Academy
Plainfield05.2020
Skills
- Event Coordination
- Community Outreach Programs
- Professional Relationships
- Student Empowerment
- Writing
- Teaching
- Counseling
- Youth Advocacy
- Ethical Training
- Public Speaking
- Compassionate Care
- Small Group Facilitation
Timeline
Undergraduate Student Intern
Prevention Resources
09.2023 - 04.2024
Youth Minister
Fiat Ventures
01.2023 - Current
Basketball Coach
Koinonia Academy
10.2020 - 03.2023
Gym Teacher
Koinonia Academy
09.2020 - 06.2022
Youth Minister Volunteer
Koinonia Academy
09.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Associate of Arts - Education P-12
Raritan Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Koinonia Academy