Objective: To obtain a position where maintenance and horticulture expertise will be utilized
Education:
Alpha School Brooklyn, NY
Diploma 06/06/07
Experience:
City of NY Parks Department and Recreation Brooklyn, NY
Seasonal Maintenance Worker 05/10- 06/11
Perform exterior maintenance duties throughout several parks and playgrounds in Brooklyn
Sweep and rake leaves; safely dispose of litter and debris
Ensure all Parks’ policies and procedures are followed daily to guarantee safety at all times
Paint park benches and report to supervisor of any graffiti in park premises
Provide excellent customer service to all park patrons; answered questions and directed them to different areas of the park
Alert supervisor and co-workers of any potential safety hazards
Burger King Brooklyn, NY
Cashier 04/08- 10/08
Took orders and received payment from customers
Cleaned and organized dining room area
Center for Community Alternatives Brooklyn, NY
Peer Educator 11/05- 11/06
Peered and facilitated a weekly support group for young women
Lectured youth at community based agencies on topics such as sex exploitation and the juvenile justice system
Provided youth with information about healthy living
Magnolia Tree Earth Center Brooklyn, NY
Horticultural Assistant 07/04 – 08/04
Care taking of a wide variety of plants and shrubbery
Planted and prepared the community center garden
Maintained the garden free of litter and debris
References available upon request