Tonajea' Mixon
Washington
Summary
Dependable Youth Mentor with demonstrated abilities to handle issues with tact and remain calm under pressure. Offering over 3 years of expertise working with kids and teenagers. Enthusiastic personality with skills in youth advocacy, team-bonding/ teamwork, and goal planning. Conscientious worker, ready to work with the youth day by day to create better skills within teenagers and provide recourse for others! Hardworking Cook bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Advocate
Dc Girls Coalition
10.2020 - Current
- Advocated for youth rights, ensuring access to essential resources and services.
- Developed and implemented program initiatives addressing community issues affecting young women.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance support networks for at-risk youth.
- Facilitated workshops promoting personal development and empowerment among participants.
- Advoacted for young black youth of color in schools are Crime-High communities
- volunteered at local youth safe spaces to ensure youth got home safely
Cook
His and Hers Restaurant
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
In-Person Empowersteam Participant
SYEP
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Used sound editing boards to mix voices and music.
- Reproduced and duplicated sound recordings from original recording media by using sound editing and duplication equipment.
- Assisted with the development of individualized plans for youth to achieve their goals.
- Facilitated group activities to help build social skills and increase self-esteem.
- Provided guidance, support, and encouragement to at-risk youth.
- Developed strategies to address challenging behaviors in a constructive manner.
- Created, maintained and tested software programs designed to automate coding processes.
Fashion Design Intern
Red Sprinkle
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Created textile designs using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign software.
- Attended design shows and reviewed magazines to better understand consumer trends.
- Created new designs and iterations during marketing strategy sessions.
- Developed mockups or product samples using digital or manual design equipment.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with other members of the design team to generate new ideas.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Haynes Pcs High School
Washington, DC06.2024
Skills
- Customer Service
- Food Handling
- Recipe-Based Cooking
- Culinary Art
- Product Line Development
- Technical Sketches
- Outline Drawing
- Quality Assurance
- Sample Preparation
- Character Skill Building
- Team Collaboration
- Mentoring
- Behavioral Disorders
- Relationship Building
- Goal Planning
- Youth Advocacy
- Youth guidance
- Behavioral support
- Relationship building
- Nonviolent communication
- Youth advocacy
Affiliations
- Volleyball Player
- Track Runner
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
His and Hers Restaurant
06.2023 - 08.2023
In-Person Empowersteam Participant
SYEP
06.2022 - 08.2022
Fashion Design Intern
Red Sprinkle
06.2021 - 08.2021
Youth Advocate
Dc Girls Coalition
10.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
El Haynes Pcs High School
Education and Training
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