Taliyah Walker
Frankfort,KY
Summary
Hardworking political science undergrad passionate in search for internship and job opportunities to provide intellect within working diligently on behalf of people of all backgrounds to obtain necessary assistance. My skills include coordinating data and resources to meet company satisfaction and complex needs. Diligent and effective under pressure and in stressful situations. I will be sure to utilize a sense of care and passion to positively impact programs and help participants by providing support and by always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Recruiter
Kentucky State University
01.2024 - Current
- Established strong partnerships with community organizations to support collaborative efforts in recruiting local talent.
- Evaluated potential recruitment markets and identified new opportunities for reaching out to diverse student populations.
- Conducted informative presentations for groups of prospective students and their families, addressing their questions about campus life and academic options.
- Represented our institution at college fairs, open houses, and other recruitment events to expand our reach in the community.
- Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
Summer Camp Counselor
City Of Boynton Beach
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed a class of 20 children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement
- Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful camp environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences
- Assisted with meal preparations and clean-ups to maintain clean and organized camp environment and keep campers well-fed.
Upward Bound Counselor
Kentucky State University
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Empowered students of groups of 40 or more through counseling and skill-building exercises
- Advocated for students to access available resources
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
Costumer Service Representative
The Home Depot Inc
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
- Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY05.2026
High School Diploma -
Park Vista Community High School
Lake Worth, FL05.2022
Skills
- Health and Wellness
- Strategic communications
- Group Activity Planning
- Dynamic Communication
- Issue Identification
- Public Policy
- Policy Interpretation
- Regulatory research
- Data Collection
- Interpersonal Communication
- Special Events
- Problem-Solving Ability
Timeline
Student Recruiter
Kentucky State University
01.2024 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
City Of Boynton Beach
05.2023 - 07.2023
Upward Bound Counselor
Kentucky State University
03.2023 - 05.2023
Costumer Service Representative
The Home Depot Inc
01.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Kentucky State University
High School Diploma -
Park Vista Community High School
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