Prince Whatley
Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic advocate with experience at Three Square Food Bank, skilled in policy research and community engagement. Proven ability to foster supportive environments and enhance professional readiness through effective communication and active listening. Developed impactful advocacy tools and mentored peers, driving initiatives that promote belonging and personal growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Advocacy Intern
Three Square Food Bank
Las Vegas
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Engaged with community members affected by food insecurity and translated their experiences into actionable advocacy efforts.
- Coordinated meetings with network partners to align on Three Square's policy agenda and advocacy initiatives.
- Engaged in community events to promote Three Square's mission and attract new advocates.
- Developed advocacy toolkit to educate partners and internal staff on effective advocacy strategies.
Rise peer mentor
Nevada State Student Success
Henderson
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Fostered supportive community through active peer engagement, promoting belonging among mentees.
- Developed social and educational initiatives that enhanced mentee engagement and supported personal growth.
- Collaborated with team members to prepare for orientation, gaining knowledge of school facilities and programs to effectively address mentee inquiries.
- Organized and maintained learning spaces, ensuring a welcoming environment by setting up and cleaning rooms before and after events.
Career Mentor
Nevada State Career Services
Henderson
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Guided students in enhancing writing, job search, and interviewing techniques, contributing to their overall professional readiness.
- Assisted students in crafting and editing resumes, introducing valuable career resources like Handshake and Focus2 to support their job search efforts.
- Conducted Interview Evaluations: Evaluated students' interviewing techniques and offered constructive feedback for improvement.
- Engaged in Professional Development: Participated in monthly training sessions to continuously enhance skills and stay updated on best practices in career advising.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Nevada State University
Henderson, NV05-2026
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Empathy
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Collaboration
- Patience
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Peer mentoring
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Policy research
Volunteer Experience
House Of Righteousness, Las Vegas, NV April 2016 – Present
Church Custodian and Hospitality Assistant
• Conducted regular cleaning and maintenance of church facilities with great attention to detail.
• Welcomed and assisted guests and ministers with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Addressed queries from church members regarding upcoming events and the church's future plans.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridRemoteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Advocacy Intern
Three Square Food Bank
09.2024 - 12.2024
Rise peer mentor
Nevada State Student Success
03.2023 - 07.2023
Career Mentor
Nevada State Career Services
07.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Nevada State University