Tamar Brown
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dedicated African American Diaspora Studies major with six years of experience in youth mentorship and community programming. Expertise in establishing trust with at-risk youth and caregivers, resolving conflicts through restorative practices, and organizing community engagement events. Focused on applying leadership and problem-solving skills to advance mission-driven initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Mentor
G.R.O.W. Program
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Fostered trust and accountability, leading to higher program retention and active participant involvement.
- Executed weekly check-ins with parents and at-risk youth, strengthening engagement with assigned mentors.
- Provided guidance and mentorship, facilitating better communication among families, youth, and mentors.
Landscaper
Raising Leaders
San Leandro, USA
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained and enhanced outdoor grounds through mowing, trimming, and debris clearing, fostering safe and clean environments for community enjoyment.
- Operated complex landscaping equipment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols to protect team and property.
- Executed waste removal and routine maintenance tasks to uphold property standards and enhance overall appearance.
Crew Member
Little Caesars Pizza
Oakland, USA
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with high-volume team to streamline operations, enhancing service speed and boosting customer satisfaction.
- Managed cashier duties, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions and providing high-quality service to customers.
- Maintained clean, safe workspace in compliance with health and sanitation standards, supporting overall operational efficiency.
Peer Leader
The Good Brothas Network
Oakland, USA
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Executed professional development and capacity-building opportunities for community members with lived experiences in violence intervention and prevention, fostering community resilience.
- Facilitated exposure to direct service fields, including life coaching, violence interruption, street outreach, and community engagement, broadening participants' career perspectives.
- Led coordination of event logistics, including set-up, breakdown, sign-in collection, outreach material distribution, and community presentations, fostering resident engagement.
- Coordinated non-profit activities to enhance community services, increasing resource access for residents.
Program Support Specialist
Saving Shorty’s Organization
Oakland, USA
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Coordinated logistics for outdoor, health, and social exploration trips for groups of up to 25 middle school participants, fostering engagement and enriching learning experiences.
- Facilitated communication with parents to secure support, address challenges, and resolve participant conflicts through restorative practices and effective dispute management, strengthening community relationships.
- Ensured program compliance by efficiently collecting signed parental permission forms for all activities, promoting participant safety and accountability.
Education
AADS Major - African American Diaspora Studies
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA08.2027
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Laney College
Oakland, CA07.2024
Skills
- Mentorship and training
- Conflict resolution and crisis intervention
- Family communication and outreach
- Program development and event planning
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Program evaluation
- Youth engagement strategies
- Customer service excellence
- Safety protocol adherence
- Cash handling and equipment operation
Skills
Mentorship, Restorative Practices, Conflict Resolution, Family Communication, Program Development, Outreach, Event Planning Logistics, Training, Professional Development, Team Leadership, Customer Service Excellence, Team Collaboration, Safety Protocol Adherence, Cash Handling, Grounds Maintenance, Equipment Operation
Timeline
Youth Mentor
G.R.O.W. Program
01.2025 - 01.2026
Landscaper
Raising Leaders
02.2024 - 08.2024
Crew Member
Little Caesars Pizza
01.2021 - 07.2021
Peer Leader
The Good Brothas Network
12.2019 - 07.2021
Program Support Specialist
Saving Shorty’s Organization
01.2019 - 08.2020
AADS Major - African American Diaspora Studies
Xavier University of Louisiana
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Laney College