Michael King
Allendale,MI
Summary
Accomplished Student with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Camp Counselor
Chicago Safe Haven Program
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Have an overall goal to open up conversations about mental health within young adults ages 14-25 while trying to open up people’s minds and change the way mental health is talked about.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
FINANCIAL OFFICER
Student Environmental Coalition
05.2020 - Current
- SEC is a club that helps engage passionate students to be more conscious citizens by promoting environmental and sustainability awareness
- In the club, we share ways to work together to create some sort of change locally by service work and fundraisers
- I fit well in this club and I’m the financial officer because of my developed ability to think about everything aspect of a situation in order to determine the economic, environmental, and societal benefits regarding anything.
Stocker/ Conditioner
Meijer
Standale, MI
06.2022 - Current
- For the General Merchandise Department
- Developing a clean and presentable shopping and working environment for employees and customers
- Providing and promoting a positive and efficient customer experience through pet
- Customers while ensuring to give shoppers the best customer service to guarantee the best shopping experience
- Performing quality assurance for online merchandise to assist with online customer experience
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
Camp Counselor/Leader
YMCA
Chicago, IL
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Facilitate and manage student activities and programming
- Exercise problem solving and emotional intelligence skills to develop solution to daily tasks and request
- Assist staff with daily tasks and operations
Director’s Assistant
Cassandra Bell Studios
Chicago, IL
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Served as a Directors Assistant for Director, Cassandra Bell to coordinate and supervise daily operations by maintaining order in the workplace
- Project management duties tracking progress on long term projects and reviewing projects for authenticity
- Discussing different ways to appeal to the general public
- Incorporated and facilitated childcare/mentorship programs providing a safe haven within communities
Solutions Specialist
Cricket Wireless
Chicago, IL
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
- Tasked with selling wireless phones, services, and accessories in a fast-paced environment while delivering outstanding customer service in order to retain and gain customers.
- Assist supervisors with store and personnel management due to my broad knowledge and leadership abilities.
Tech Solutions Specialist
Cricket Wireless
Standale, MI
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted regular surveys and canvassing activities to identify potential customers for products and services.
- Built relationships with customers to support ongoing sales and customer retention initiatives.
- Selling wireless phones, services, and accessories in a fast-paced environment while delivering outstanding customer service in order to retain and gain customers.
- Assist supervisors with store and personnel management
- Excel with possessed soft skills
Vice President
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated
Allendale, MI
11.2022 - Current
- Strive to promote the ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. by providing services, education, and advocacy for communities that I'm apart of!
- Collaborate with different leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
- Identified ways to improve the organization and implemented process changes.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
- Used excellent communication skills to delegate tasks and achieve successful event outcomes.
- Developed marketing and promotional strategies to increase event attendance.
- Coordinated volunteer activities and facilitated distribution of promotional and marketing materials.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive event summaries to stakeholders to provide highlights and developments.
- Created and maintained detailed event plans and budgets to comply with timelines and control costs.
- Utilized project management skills to meet event deadlines and complete requirements.
- Identified community organizations and leaders to establish and nurture relationships to help build awareness and support social justice for communities impacted.
Education
Environmental And Sustainability - Human And Cultural Built Societies
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Mi 08.2019 - Current
Skills
Able to quickly grasp new concepts
Leadership and Collaboration
Critical thinking and problem solving
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Resource Management
Accomplishments
Dean’s List: 2022
Recipient of “I Am Grand Valley Award”
Volunteer
- African American Male Achievement Conference| Grand Rapids
Job Title: Volunteer Facilitator
-During the event, We separated into groups where I was able to speak with the youth on promoting Black Excellence and healthy mindsets through the many hardships and adversities taken on as black men aspiring to be great.
Timeline
Vice President
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated
11.2022 - Current
Stocker/ Conditioner
Meijer
06.2022 - Current
Tech Solutions Specialist
Cricket Wireless
03.2022 - 06.2022
Solutions Specialist
Cricket Wireless
10.2020 - 02.2021
Lead Camp Counselor
Chicago Safe Haven Program
06.2020 - 08.2020
FINANCIAL OFFICER
Student Environmental Coalition
05.2020 - Current
Environmental And Sustainability - Human And Cultural Built Societies
Grand Valley State University
08.2019 - Current
Camp Counselor/Leader
YMCA
03.2019 - 08.2019
Director’s Assistant
Cassandra Bell Studios
02.2018 - 08.2018