Leadership
Ptolemy Cooper
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Proactive and caring worker who brings communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Checkout Clerk/Food Pantry Volunteer
One Community Food Pantry
Brooklyn
12.2022 - Current
- Distribute food to residents in Brooklyn NYCHA developments in need of additional food and resources.
- Pantry is organized like a grocery store – provide checkout and bagging of grocery items.
- Provide customer service in a crowded, loud and high-stress environment.
Childcare Assistant / Babysitter
Brooklyn
02.2021 - Current
- Provide academic support and engaging care for children aged 6–12.
- Tutor students during remote learning and led athletic and creative activities.
Fundraiser, Assistant Teacher, Organizer
Arloste Ganze Academy
Ganze
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Raised funds for a small rural school in Kenya and traveled there for infrastructure projects while engaging with school-aged children.
- With the funds raised, we were able to construct girls' dormitories and a chicken coop to promote self-sufficiency, as well as install running water and toilets.
- Continued to fundraise for the school to help improve the overall quality and comfort of the facilities.
- Taught children ages 5-16 how to play basketball.
- Instructed younger children in math skills and assisted with English speaking.
- Cared for boarding students 24 hours a day.
Civic Engagement Fellow
YVote Change Makers Institute
New York
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Participated in bi-monthly youth-led civic engagement workshops.
- Canvassed and organized campaigns on NYC issues including housing equity and wealthy distribution.
- Organized voter outreach drives.
- Gained experience in public discourse, leadership, and activism.
Assistant Teacher & Camp Counselor
Bridge Street Development Corporation
Brooklyn
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Bridge Street Development operates after-school and summer youth enrichment programs throughout Brooklyn.
- Led activities and maintained safe environment for a group of 25+ students.
- Tutored and mentored students.
- Assisted with creating academic enrichment programming.
- Monitored students during meals.
- Bridge Street Development operates after-school and summer youth enrichment programs throughout Brooklyn.
Youth Advisory Council Member
NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board
New York
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated on discussions around policing and criminal justice reform.
- Engaged in dialogue with government officials on issues affecting NYC youth.
- Presented to Mayor Adams ideas on how to improve youth interactions with law enforcement.
Georgetown University Fellow
Civics Unplugged
Washington
06.2024
- Presented a research-based marketing strategy to IRS representatives.
- Organized a team of peers for a federal-level presentation by leveraging group strengths.
- Developed skills in civic innovation, teamwork, and public speaking.
Education
BA - Biochemistry
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT05.2029
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Data analysis
- Research methodologies
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Patience and empathy
- Project management
- Team collaboration
Certification
- CPR Certification, May 2025
Awards and Honors
Baruch College Research Fellow, September 2024
Baruch College Certificate of Excellence, July 2024 - award for science research and presentation on peripheral artery disease
Lead 'Em Up May 2024 - Volleyball leadership award
Georgetown University Civics Unplugged Fellow, June 2024
Interests
Public speaking
Research
Science
Medicine
Hiking
Cooking
Guitar and bass
Basketball
Volleyball
Swimming
Volunteering and civic engagement
Timeline
Georgetown University Fellow
Civics Unplugged
06.2024
Civic Engagement Fellow
YVote Change Makers Institute
09.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Teacher & Camp Counselor
Bridge Street Development Corporation
07.2023 - 08.2023
Checkout Clerk/Food Pantry Volunteer
One Community Food Pantry
12.2022 - Current
Youth Advisory Council Member
NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board
09.2022 - 05.2023
Fundraiser, Assistant Teacher, Organizer
Arloste Ganze Academy
08.2022 - 09.2024
Childcare Assistant / Babysitter
02.2021 - Current
BA - Biochemistry
Middlebury College
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