Tanesia Wafford
South Bend,IN
Summary
Adaptable individual with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Break
South Bend, USA
10.2021 - Current
- I took an intentional career break to pursue higher education, which I achieved in May 2023.
- Since then, I have occupied my time caregiving for close relatives and traveling.
- Now, I am excited and energized to get into a lifetime career.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Career Academy
South Bend, USA
08.2021 - 10.2021
- During my time at Career Academy, I gained experience working with children in and outside the classroom.
- While doing this, I could properly access the needs of individual students, and use the information to guide teachers in developing new ways of teaching.
Bartender/Key hourly
Texas Roadhouse
South Bend, USA
05.2020 - 10.2021
- While at Texas Roadhouse, I was promoted to Key Hourly Manager seven months after I started, and I gained experience with diverse groups of people.
- I was introduced to working through complex situations, supervising business operations, coaching employees on how to provide efficient service, and assessing employee performance to provide helpful feedback, and training opportunities.
Office Assistant
University of Indianapolis
South Bend, USA
12.2019 - 03.2020
- As a student worker at the University of Indianapolis, I was tasked with helping the CASA department with faxing, filing, and mailing important documents regarding students to family members.
- It was also important to stay organized when answering phones and taking messages, so that messages from parents, students, and other faculty were delivered to the proper person.
Education
MPA - Public Administration
Indiana University South Bend
South BendBachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Indiana University
South Bend, IN05-2023
Skills
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Computer literacy
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Project management
- Research
- Design
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
- Active listening
- Team management
- Cultural awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Planning
Awards
- Featured student on IUSB anthropology page - 2022
- Dean's List - 2022/2023
- Most improved student award - 2023
- Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Society - 2023
Languages
English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Career Break
10.2021 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Career Academy
08.2021 - 10.2021
Bartender/Key hourly
Texas Roadhouse
05.2020 - 10.2021
Office Assistant
University of Indianapolis
12.2019 - 03.2020
MPA - Public Administration
Indiana University South Bend
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Indiana University
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