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Mecca Spears

Mecca Spears

207 Culberson Ave Lafayette

Summary


Undergrad student with foundational knowledge in natural sciences with hands-on experience gained through academic projects, courses, certifications, shadowing, and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with compassion, commitment, and drive.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer

Volunteer Work
04.2024 - Current
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture satisfactory images.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Fostered creative environments during shoots, making subjects feel comfortable and natural, which improved photo quality.
  • Maintained photography equipment, ensuring gear was in optimal condition for all shoots.
  • Took photos for management of social media platform.

Ministry Leader

Unpaid Voluntary Work
03.2023 - Current
  • Planned and executed special events such as retreats, conferences, and workshops, enhancing spiritual development among participants.
  • Established small group ministries within the larger program framework for deeper relationship building among peers.
  • Fostered an inclusive environment within the ministry that embraced diversity while promoting unity among members.
  • Coordinated with outside organizations to provide additional resources for personal development or community involvement opportunities.
  • Created safe spaces where guests felt comfortable sharing their thoughts fears hopes concerns allowing for deeper connections within the group and ultimately fostering spiritual maturity.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to establish goals and objectives for the ministry program.
  • Addressed challenging topics during discussions with sensitivity and wisdom so as not alienate any participant while maintaining open dialogue essential for growth.
  • Taught, counseled, and ministered to church members or visiting guests ranging from toddlers to adults nearing the age of 40.
  • Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
  • Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.

General Dentist Family Practice Shadow

Slate Family Dentistry
06.2025 - 06.2025
  • Observed restorative, preventative, cosmetic, and surgical procedures, learned additional terminology and techniques, observed practice environment and asked the dental professionals questions about their own dental related journeys and experiences.
  • Contributed to an efficient work environment by assisting colleagues during busy periods or when additional support was needed.
  • Established trust with anxious or fearful patients through compassionate care.

Dental Assisting Student

Dalton Dental Assisting School
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Cleaned and sanitized treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.


Fast Food Worker

Arby's
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
  • Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
  • Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
  • Collaborated with team members to quickly fill large orders and serve large parties.

Bank Teller

Tennesssee Valley Federal Credit Union
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Managed high call volume efficiently while maintaining a focus on delivering an outstanding customer experience every time.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
  • Maintained compliance with bank policies and regulations while executing various financial transactions for customers.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing personalized banking solutions and exceptional service.
  • Managed deposits, withdrawals and wire transfers to process smooth banking transactions for clients.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment, fostering teamwork among colleagues to enhance productivity levels.

Social Media Manager

Media By Mek
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
  • Optimized posting schedules based on platform-specific analytics to maximize content visibility.
  • Monitored social media trends and emerging platforms, adopting new strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing effective social media strategies.

Daycare Teacher

Little Kingdom
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
  • Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
  • Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
  • Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-Health

Dalton State College
Dalton, GA
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Ridgeland High School
Rossville
05-2022

Skills

  • Social media management
  • Photo and video editing
  • Content creation
  • Content scheduling
  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Treatment room setup
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Basic life support certification
  • Certification in CPR
  • Full Mouth X-ray (FMX)
  • Self-motivated nature
  • Strong work ethic and integrity
  • Ethical integrity
  • Friendly attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem resolution
  • Verbal communication
  • Fast learner
  • Exceptional memory recall

Interests


  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Travel (domestic and international)
  • Fashion as a means of self-expression
  • increasing overall knowledge and vital wisdom
  • Doing nails on myself and others I do this for cosmetic reasons, however it also helps improve hand dexterity, precision, and attention to detail
  • Musicals and Broadway (Hamilton, Hairspray, Journey to Bethlehem, etc)
  • Science-fiction media (ie Avengers, The Flash, My Hero Academia, etc,)
  • Video games (ie UFC 4, Injustice 2, Forza, Tekken)
  • Toy replicas and collectables (ie Funko pops, Models of Fast & Furious Cars, Professor Snape's wand, etc)
  • Dancing
  • Comedy and Stand-up
  • Weight Lifting and Hybrid Athletic Training
  • Adrenaline inducing hobbies such as sky diving, cliff jumping, or roller coasters
  • Mixed Martial Arts with a preference for boxing
  • Team sports I especially play basketball for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Hiking trails that lead to swimming holes
  • Cooking foreign cuisines
  • Going to young adult Christian conferences or worship events
  • Human geography

Timeline

General Dentist Family Practice Shadow

Slate Family Dentistry
06.2025 - 06.2025

Dental Assisting Student

Dalton Dental Assisting School
03.2025 - 06.2025

Fast Food Worker

Arby's
01.2025 - 04.2025

Photographer

Volunteer Work
04.2024 - Current

Bank Teller

Tennesssee Valley Federal Credit Union
10.2023 - 02.2024

Ministry Leader

Unpaid Voluntary Work
03.2023 - Current

Social Media Manager

Media By Mek
09.2021 - 05.2022

Daycare Teacher

Little Kingdom
09.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-Health

Dalton State College

High School Diploma -

Ridgeland High School