Neil Porras
Salt Lake City
Summary
Experienced Senior Youthcity Facilitator with over six years of experience in Youth and Family. Passionate staff member that has seen the program grown for the past 19 years. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving child and parent satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Communication oriented, teamwork focused and highly motivated to propel teams and planning to meet and exceed deadlines and goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Youthcity Facilitator
SLC Corp
07.2019 - Current
- Participated in continuous site improvements by identifying issues like child emotional well-being, agile cite coordination, and added lasting solutions to problems
- Sought out every opportunity to be a key member of Youth and Family including Ecc, Emergency Community Covid Response, Disaster Environment Support, and aiding of Yc cite teams
- Performed duties regarding the well-being of maintaining a high standard of programming, which include safety standards from multiple organizations, such as Child Care Licensing services and the Department of Health and Safety
- Developed over 30 unique classes for afterschool and summer programs, comprehensively covering the varied range of activities Youthcity offers in areas such as Phys-ed, family and consumer sciences, Stem, Outdoor Enrichment and more
- Currently a part of twelve iterations of Jumpstart and Recharge Uan, and been an integral member of Youth and Family Internal trainings ranging for telecommunications to in-person
- Planned and executed fieldtrip-centric classes for a wide range of children of different ages and ability levels, incorporating complex and time sensitive van logistics to often remote destinations
- Supported Youthcity’s covid-school day response program, in a challenging pandemic, innovating an all-day specialized schedule, ensuring quality academic support in out-of-school settings, and provided targeted assistance on an individual basis, where we could efficiently identify exact assignment needs at any point in their school schedule
- Assisted in developing safe, efficient, and adaptive van transport plans for up to 45 children grades K-6, spread over 6 area schools, and executing plans daily
- Developed and provided mental, physical, emotional, and academic support for children with varied learning differences including aspergers, adhd, opp, autism, language impairment, and non-english speakers
- Created a safe environment for varied vulnerable area communities including undocumented immigrants, families at or below poverty level, non-traditional families, and refugees
EMT Rescue
Unified Fire Authority
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Passionate for my community in an essential service environment, elevated team expectations regarding health and safety of Covid-19
- Remained diligent, focused, and maintained professional quality of service throughout high-stress environments and extended shifts, upwards of 40 hrs at a time, often over weekends and holidays
- Used sound judgment and analytical thinking skills to respond to emergency situations, and handled high risk situations with a sense of calm and careful thought
- Retained and used knowledge of the city, including streets, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards and related items to better assist patients
- Answered life threatening emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions regarding nature of illness, mechanism of injury and preventing escalation
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information regarding injuries, supplies and personnel
Station Chef
Chipotle
12.2016 - 07.2019
- Member of monthly meetings with field leaders to learn and better apply quality standards and discuss improvement opportunities
- Entrusted with training multiple new hires on the practices of proper sanitization, food safety, and customer service etiquette
- Improved kitchen processes resulting in over 35% increased time and efficiency in my schedule, which I used to provide additional support to all stations
- Cultivated meaningful work relationships, and assisted team members when my work was finished
- Prepared food in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Corporate standards, guidelines and regulations
- Efficiently operated and maintained kitchen equipment, set up and stocked stations with necessary supplies, storied food properly and safely by checking dates and labeling items
- Fulfilled 300+ daily orders in a fast, efficient, and timely manner
Education
EMT Basic in Emergency Medical Services -
EMT Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah02-2020
Gen Ed in Emergency Medical Services Degree -
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah12-2019
Skills
- First Aid/CPR/EMT Certified
- Proficient people skills
- Passenger van driver trained
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google Spreadsheets
- Adept in Aftereffects and Photoshop for video and photo production
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Experienced in Project Development
- Fleet Trip Logistics
- Inventory Management
- Short and long-term emotional support and mentorship
- Certified in commercial trades: Welding and Carpentry
- Proficient in artistic trades: Fabric arts and Ceramics
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
EMT Rescue
Unified Fire Authority
06.2020 - 07.2023
Youthcity Facilitator
SLC Corp
07.2019 - Current
Station Chef
Chipotle
12.2016 - 07.2019
EMT Basic in Emergency Medical Services -
EMT Utah
Gen Ed in Emergency Medical Services Degree -
University of Utah