Taylor Ford
Anchorage
Summary
I have a background in mentoring, leadership, and community service, eager to learn and develop in a supportive environment. ability to plan and execute youth programs with experience in church youth group scenarios. Ready to use and develop communication and organizational skills in a camp counselor role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Ministry Intern
Changepoint
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted with administrative tasks, ensuring efficient operations within the youth ministry department.
- Ran errands to collect items and set up youth games
- Contributed to event planning efforts for various retreats, conferences, and mission trips, enhancing spiritual experiences for participants.
Gardener
Moss Flower Design
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Maintained healthy gardens by timely pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and pest control measures.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Enhanced garden aesthetics by implementing creative landscape designs and plant arrangements.
- Kept accurate and up-to-date records of scheduled tasks, tools, and material inventory to maintain gardens and track progress.
- Working outside in all weather conditions, including rain and wind storms.
Volleyball Referee and Coach
Club Sports Alaska
2211 Arca Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Contributed to a positive sporting atmosphere by interacting respectfully with players, coaches, and parents.
- Displayed courteous, friendly attitude and served as a positive role model in volleyball matches.
- Enhanced game fairness by accurately interpreting and enforcing volleyball rules and regulations.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during the beginning and end of sessions by quickly resetting the court layout according to regulation requirements.
- Promoted sportsmanship among players through effective communication and conflict resolution.
Education
Bachelors - Psychology
Arizona Christian University
W 1 Firestorm Way 8530605-2028
High School Diploma -
Grace Christian School
12407 Pintail St, Anchorage, AK 9951605-2025
Skills
- Youth counseling
- Garden maintenance
- Working under pressure
- Group leadership
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Respectfulness
- Personable and friendly
- Building relationships
Certification
CPR certified
Timeline
Youth Ministry Intern
Changepoint
12.2023 - 08.2024
Gardener
Moss Flower Design
06.2023 - 05.2024
Volleyball Referee and Coach
Club Sports Alaska
01.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelors - Psychology
Arizona Christian University
High School Diploma -
Grace Christian School