Tiara McCatrey
Severn,MD
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in communication and problem-solving. Successfully coordinated mentorship initiatives and training sessions, promoting professional development , conflict resolution strategies, and student support. Ready to leverage expertise to enhance program effectiveness and foster a collaborative learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor Coordinator
Salisbury University Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Salisbury, MD
07.2024 - Current
- Developed mentorship programs to enhance student engagement and retention.
- Coordinated training sessions for mentors, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Established evaluation metrics to assess mentor-mentee relationships and program effectiveness.
- Collaborated with university departments to align diversity initiatives with mentorship objectives.
- Provided guidance and support to mentors in navigating challenges faced by mentees during their academic journey.
- Organized successful mentorship events that fostered networking and collaboration among participants.
- Facilitated open forums where mentors and mentees could discuss challenges, share experiences, and learn from one another.
- Established a strong support system for mentors by creating a resource library with relevant materials, tools, and guides.
Youth Program Specialist
Big Brother Big Sister
Salisbury, MD
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging activities for youth participants, enhancing program participation and satisfaction.
- Coordinated workshops focused on life skills, promoting personal development and community engagement among youth.
- Monitored participant progress, providing tailored support and resources to foster individual growth and success.
- Collaborated with community partners to expand program offerings, increasing accessibility for underserved populations.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, driving continuous improvement initiatives based on participant insights.
- Facilitated conflict resolution sessions among youth, fostering a positive environment conducive to learning and collaboration.
Human Resources Assistant
Cowan Systems
Baltimore, MD
11.2021 - 08.2025
- Supported recruitment processes by screening resumes and scheduling interviews.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained employee records using HRIS software, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
- Coordinated employee training sessions to enhance skills and improve performance outcomes.
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Developed and implemented employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive work environment.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies (social Work & Sociology
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Law, Justice, And Advocacy
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05-2026
Skills
- Motivational skills
- Task delegation
- Empathy development
- Feedback delivery
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Task prioritization
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical thinking
- Student support
- Crisis intervention
- Leadership training
- Conflict management
- Presentation skills
- Student advocacy
- Group facilitation
- Peer counseling
Affiliations
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Timeline
Youth Program Specialist
Big Brother Big Sister
10.2025 - 01.2026
Mentor Coordinator
Salisbury University Office of Diversity and Inclusion
07.2024 - Current
Human Resources Assistant
Cowan Systems
11.2021 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies (social Work & Sociology
Salisbury University
Bachelor of Science - Law, Justice, And Advocacy
Salisbury University