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Tavyonia Davis

Milwaukee

Summary

Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Experienced leader with a focus on community building. Passionate about advocating for marginalized populations and excels at motivating teams & individuals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Security Staff

Best Crowd Management
06.2024 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
  • Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
  • Greeted clients and guests and assisted with variety of questions to foster exceptional customer service.
  • Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Liaised with management and other departments to maintain smooth operations.
  • Supervised team of security personnel during shift.

College Access Coach

College Possible
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
  • Collaborated with teachers, other coaches, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
  • Developed and delivered presentations to educate high school juniors and seniors on topics related to college access and retention.
  • Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
  • Assisted in recruitment and selection of student scholars to establish strong cohort.
  • Tracked progress of 30+ students.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.

President

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Coordinate Black-owned Business Expo, fundraising, and social events with 75-100 attendees
  • Facilitate intercultural conversations, tailor communication to variety of audiences
  • Represent organization to campus community, manage multiple priorities, delegate duties

Event Coordinator

Campus Activities and Engagement, University of Wisconsin, Parkside
02.2020 - 12.2021
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
  • Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.

Student Assistant

LGBTQ Resource Center, University of Wisconsin-Parkside
09.2017 - 12.2021
  • Manage LGBTQ resource library & study space
  • Facilitate Safe Zone (LGBTQ ally-ship) training for faculty, staff, & student groups and coordinate campus-wide intercultural programming
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail. As well as Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations


Operations Associate

UW, Parkside Student Center
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with peers and other business areas to leverage best practices
  • Maintained and prioritized to-do-list and followed up to complete tasks on-time

Multicultural Student Success Coach

University Of Wisconsin-Parkside
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Mentored first-year students during their academic and sociocultural transition to college life
  • Maintained a focus on student wellness & facilitate connection to campus and community resources
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Mentored 3 students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.

Stower

Amazon
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Separated damaged items from functional ones before placing on shelves.
  • Organized both outgoing and incoming shipments based on product descriptions and shipment dates.
  • Sorted 1000's products onto shelves according to type, weight, and size.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspaces to uphold safety standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Sociology, Ethnic Studies

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI
12-2021

Skills

  • Efficient data management

  • Community engagement

  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications

  • Curriculum planning and development

  • Organizational time strategies

  • Academic support services

  • Student records management

  • Youth engagement

  • Effective group facilitation

  • Fostering collaborative connections

  • User access management

  • Incident tracking

Personal Information

Title: High School Junior Coach

Timeline

Event Security Staff

Best Crowd Management
06.2024 - Current

College Access Coach

College Possible
08.2022 - 06.2024

President

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
08.2020 - 12.2021

Operations Associate

UW, Parkside Student Center
06.2020 - 06.2021

Event Coordinator

Campus Activities and Engagement, University of Wisconsin, Parkside
02.2020 - 12.2021

Stower

Amazon
10.2019 - 02.2020

Multicultural Student Success Coach

University Of Wisconsin-Parkside
08.2018 - 05.2020

Student Assistant

LGBTQ Resource Center, University of Wisconsin-Parkside
09.2017 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Sociology, Ethnic Studies

University of Wisconsin-Parkside