Ja'Braylyn Gipson
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
- Passionate advocate with hands-on experience supporting youth through mentoring, guidance, and structured programs.
- Strong belief in empowerment, accountability, and providing individuals with the tools needed to reach their full potential.
- Committed to positively impacting the community through collaboration, consistency, and relationship-building.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Southern University Foundation
07.2021 - 12.2025
- Assisted students and staff with administrative tasks, scheduling, and program coordination.
- Supported student engagement initiatives, events, and outreach activities to increase participation and retention.
- Managed multiple responsibilities and deadlines while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.
- Assisted students in locating and applying for scholarship opportunities and campus resources.
Customer Service Representative
Walmart
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided consistent customer support in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Resolved customer concerns while maintaining company policies and professionalism.
Intern
Caddo Juvenile Detention Center
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Facilitated group sessions focused on decision-making, conflict resolution, and personal development.
- Supported youth in understanding consequences, accountability, and positive behavior choices.
- Collaborated with educators, social workers, and therapists to support individualized youth progress plans.
- Maintained professionalism and confidentiality while working in a secure juvenile justice setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12-2024
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA05-2020
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Technology
- Problem-solving
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- Senior College Ambassador representing the university to prospective students and families.
- Multiple scholarship recipient, including Brown’s Group, True Blue, Southern Foundation, Charles H. Brown, and Cedric Richmond scholarships.
- Sophomore Class Representative, Student Government Association (2019).
- Recipient of the Top Social Work Scholar Award.
- Built foundational knowledge in social services, advocacy, and community support.
Timeline
Intern
Southern University Foundation
07.2021 - 12.2025
Customer Service Representative
Walmart
05.2020 - 01.2022
Intern
Caddo Juvenile Detention Center
01.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern University And A&M College
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Southern University At Shreveport