Tina Elrod
Bowdon,GA
Summary
Versatile professional with experience in youth support, customer service, and manufacturing. Strong communicator with a focus on accurate documentation and effective teamwork. Demonstrated success in problem-solving and maintaining safety and quality standards in fast-paced settings. Committed to driving team success in various roles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Development Specialist
KidsPeace National Centers
Bowdon, GA
06.2024 - 02.2026
- Facilitated youth development in daily life skills, education, and career planning.
- Conducted group discussions and structured activities to foster a safe, supportive environment.
- Encouraged critical thinking, positive decision-making, and personal growth.
- Used crisis intervention techniques to help de-escalate difficult situations.
- Promoted critical thinking, positive decision-making, and personal growth among participants.
Sales Associate
Cash America Pawn
Douglasville, GA
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Guided customers through purchases, returns, exchanges, and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Built positive customer relationships to support repeat business.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and followed company procedures.
- Cultivated strong customer relationships to foster loyalty and encourage repeat business.
- Facilitated efficient daily store operations in fast-paced environment to ensure optimal service delivery.
Machine Operator / Assembler
Elwood Staffing
Bremen, GA
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Operated machinery and assembly equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in production.
- Monitored equipment performance and identified issues early to reduce downtime.
- Assisted with quality inspections to ensure products met company standards.
- Maintained production logs and reported incidents or non-conformance issues to uphold quality standards.
- Organized tools and supplies to streamline workflow and enhance task completion efficiency.
Machine Operator
Southwire
Carrollton, GA
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Set up and operated machinery, ensuring production of quality products that met standards.
- Followed detailed instructions and safety procedures during daily operations.
- Adjusted equipment settings to optimize machine performance and enhance output quality.
- Supported production goals by maintaining accuracy and consistency throughout operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Haralson County High School
TallapoosaSkills
- Youth support
- Customer service
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Record keeping
- Youth program management
- Time management
- Data entry
- Microsoft Office
- Activity planning
- Safety compliance
- Cash handling
- Inventory support
- Machine operation
Certification
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
- OSHA 10
- Driver's License
- Non-CDL Class C
Additional Information
- Strong experience working with youth and individuals with developmental or behavioral support needs
- Available for full-time or part-time work
- Open to day, evening, night, overnight, weekend, and on-call schedules
Timeline
Youth Development Specialist
KidsPeace National Centers
06.2024 - 02.2026
Sales Associate
Cash America Pawn
12.2020 - 08.2023
Machine Operator / Assembler
Elwood Staffing
05.2017 - 01.2020
Machine Operator
Southwire
08.2014 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Haralson County High School