Preston Chaney
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced Community Technician with focus on supporting, educating and connecting community members and youth. Strengths include critical thinking, problem-solving and outstanding interpersonal skills developed through direct interaction with diverse populations. Previous roles involved successful implementation of community development strategies, improving local engagement and fostering a strong sense of unity among members.
- F80
- F02
- First Aid/Cpr
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Technician
BRC Human Services
Queens, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Served as member of employee-focused committee to affect important changes.
- Made referrals to utilize community resources for resident's needs.
- Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.
- Empowered patients and families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on own behalf.
- Engaged in crisis intervention procedures to prevent or facilitate hospitalization.
GroundsMan
New York City Housing Authority
New York, NY
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintains records; prepares periodic and special reports
- Assists superintendent in emergency repair work, such as digging and shoring of trenches and holes to find leaks in underground lines and piping
- Assists tenants in community development projects such as flower and vegetable gardens
- Performs the work of subordinates, as needed
- Operates a motor vehicle
Maintenance Worker
Parks and Recreation
New York, NY
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Perform skilled/manual work functions related to maintenance and operation of the Parks & Recreation Department
- Performs services and repairs as needed to maintain park facilities
- Prepares set up for a variety of events
Special Officer
Department of Homeless Services
New York, NY
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Conduct building tours, monitor CCTV and alarm systems
- Patrol outside of the emergency center for protesters and other unauthorized personnel
- Monitor and react to emergencies, conduct inspections and perform facility perimeter patrol inspections
- Provided guidance and support to visitors on site.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities and incidents.
- Organized training sessions on safety protocols and procedures for staff members.
Assistant Group Teacher
YMCA
New York, NY
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Completed recordkeeping duties related to classroom policies and practices such as attendance and grading
- Completed extra assistance with students with barriers such as special needs and language divide
- Enforced administration policies and rules governing students to remain in compliance with YMCA
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Provided comprehensive instruction to students in a group setting.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for each student.
- Monitored the progress of each student and recorded observations.
- Promoted positive behavior management techniques with students.
- Assisted in developing age-appropriate activities to enhance learning experiences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn Leadership
Brooklyn, NY08.2010
Skills
- Responsive to New Challenges
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Reliable Professional Commitment
- Machine operations
- Collaborative Partnership Building
- Community Engagement
- Youth engagement
- Cultural Competency
References
Furnished upon request
Timeline
Community Technician
BRC Human Services
08.2024 - Current
GroundsMan
New York City Housing Authority
06.2023 - 11.2023
Maintenance Worker
Parks and Recreation
05.2023 - 06.2023
Special Officer
Department of Homeless Services
07.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Group Teacher
YMCA
10.2017 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn Leadership