Tamela Montgomery
Milwaukee
Summary
Service-focused Youth Development Specialist dedicated to helping disadvantaged youth and juvenile offenders. Runs successful programs with diverse activities and educational strategies. Skilled in keeping programs on-track and coordinating work of both paid and volunteer staff.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Youth Development Specialist
House-of-Love
Milwaukee
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Facilitated engaging programs to promote youth development and life skills.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance program reach and effectiveness.
- Planned and implemented educational workshops tailored to youth needs.
- Trained volunteers in best practices for youth engagement and support.
- Encouraged each program participant to interact and provided numerous opportunities to engage with others and enjoy activities.
- Mentored at-risk youth through individualized support and guidance sessions.
- Maintained accurate records of participant progress and program activities.
Patient Care Associate
Roger's Behavioral Health
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated intake processing of patients explaining facility procedures and collecting personal items.
- Monitored and documented patient behaviors and interactions on a regular basis to support treatment.
- Accompanied patients to activities such as meals, outings, and sessions.
- Ensured a patient environment that was safe, respectful and with high-quality care.
- Collaborated with nurses and doctors to provide updates on patient status.
Advisor-Student Liaison Internship
Milwaukee Area Technical College
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Served as the first-point of contact for students and campus community entering the department.
- Responded to inquiries and concerns in person, through email, and over the phone.
- Scheduled student appointments with professional staff.
- Called over 150 students daily.
- Guided students in steps to perform virtual sessions with advisors.
- Maintained spreadsheets with detailed information
In-Home Caregiver
Private Residence
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Provided daily living support and companionship to an elderly woman with disabilities.
- Administered and monitored medicine and transported individuals to various appointments.
Breakfast Attendant
Marriott Hotel
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Coordinated set-up and display of all food, supplies and equipment to ensure a positive guest experience.
- Welcomed guests and attended to needs and inquiries.
- Monitored inventory and reported needs to general manager.
- Assisted housekeeping staff as needed to ensure rooms were attended to in a timely manner.
Driver
Papa T's Pizzeria
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Delivered orders to customers with a focus on punctuality and quality service.
Food Server
Lutheran General Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Prepared and served meals to patients attending to individual dietary needs.
- Followed food safety guidelines and sanitation protocols.
- Planned daily food menus according to patient needs.
- Monitored computerized database to verify and update diet orders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI 09.2023 - 07.2025
Associate of Science - Human Services
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI 09.2020 - 05.2022
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Life skills training
- Bullying prevention
- Academic support
- Positive youth development
- Stress management
- Team building
- First aid certification
- Decision-making
- Treatment Planning
- Team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Case management
Community Service
- Friends, 2020, Greeted, checked in, and assisted individuals visiting the food and clothing pantry., Stocked shelves.
- Joy House, 2018, Served meals at a shelter and processed clothing donations.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Milwaukee
09.2023 - 07.2025
Youth Development Specialist
House-of-Love
08.2023 - 06.2025
Patient Care Associate
Roger's Behavioral Health
07.2022 - 12.2022
Advisor-Student Liaison Internship
Milwaukee Area Technical College
01.2022 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Human Services
Milwaukee Area Technical College
09.2020 - 05.2022
In-Home Caregiver
Private Residence
01.2009 - 01.2013
Breakfast Attendant
Marriott Hotel
01.2005 - 01.2007
Driver
Papa T's Pizzeria
01.2004 - 01.2005
Food Server
Lutheran General Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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