- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Enjoy participating in sports for overall physical and mental well-being
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Video Gaming
- Historical Exploration
- Hiking
- Music
Sylvester Cook V
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated and efficient, with a proven track record of enhancing community welfare through roles at Caliber Changemakers Charter School and other organizations. Excelled in teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving, significantly improving operational efficiency. Demonstrates a positive attitude and a fast-learning ability, adept at organizing resources and fostering strong relationships to meet and exceed objectives.
Outgoing Volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Usher at Friendship Baptist Church
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and orderly atmosphere for worship services, contributing to a positive experience for attendees.
- Enhanced congregant experience by efficiently managing seating arrangements and ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Supported event planning committees by setting up tables, chairs, and audiovisual equipment for meetings, conferences, and social gatherings.
- Distributed bulletins, programs, and informational materials, ensuring all attendees were well-informed about church activities.
- Contributed to an inclusive atmosphere by actively engaging with diverse groups of congregants from different backgrounds.
- Collaborated with other ushers to effectively manage the flow of traffic during services and special events.
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Worked with other staff members to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Provided friendly and courteous customer service to all guests at events to enhance satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and organized venue to create pleasant experience for guests.
- Monitored entrance and exit of venue to guarantee safety of guests.
- Assisted patrons with seating by giving directions and lighting paths.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
Feeding the Homeless
Church Events
11.2018 - Current
- Served hot meals and distributed sack lunches to disadvantaged individuals.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment to meet food preparation codes.
- Assembled take-out bags to distribute to local homeless population.
- Reset tables with tablecloths, napkins and silverware to prepare for food service.
Babysitter
Fellow Church Member
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Encouraged positive behavior and manners through example and gentle guidance.
Volunteer
Queen Bee Housekeeping
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted with cleaning after special events and programs.
- Maintained and provided clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve needs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Volunteer
Byrd and Sons Landscaping
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed expertise in operating various landscaping tools such as mowers, trimmers, blowers efficiently ensuring the safety of self and others.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Contributed to a clean work environment by performing daily trash removal, sweeping, and general upkeep tasks.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Improved property curb appeal by collaborating with landscaping teams to maintain well-groomed grounds.
- Kept grounds well-maintained through cleaning, trash removal, and landscaping duties as required.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Volunteer
Caliber Changemakers Charter School
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Organized supplies and resources for daily activities, streamlining preparation processes.
- Supported fellow cleaners with various tasks, ensuring efficient completion of assigned duties.
- Completed deep cleans as scheduled, resulting in improved overall cleanliness levels within the facility.
- Contributed to a well-organized stockroom by monitoring inventory levels and promptly notifying supervisors of supply needs.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
No Degree -
Elite Public Schools
Vallejo, CA05-2025
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Active listening
- Fast Learner
- Asked questions to better help job get done
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Multitasking Abilities
Interests
Timeline
Babysitter
Fellow Church Member
07.2023 - 01.2024
Volunteer
Queen Bee Housekeeping
02.2022 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Caliber Changemakers Charter School
08.2021 - 10.2021
Volunteer
Byrd and Sons Landscaping
06.2021 - 12.2022
Volunteer
Usher at Friendship Baptist Church
09.2020 - Current
Feeding the Homeless
Church Events
11.2018 - Current
No Degree -
Elite Public Schools
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