Patricia A. Baldenegro
STRENGTHS
Motivated to exceed expectations
. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
. Possess strong leadership potential
. Adaptable to change
EXPERIENCE Chicago, IL 09/09 - 08/10
AMERICORPS VOLUNTEER
Humboldt Park Social Service/ center for working families
Training and Retention Specialist
. Worked with clients in a group/one on one in basic computer training.
. Held weekly orientations and employment workshop training class.
. Met with clients on a daily basis/ follow up with one on one
appointments.
. Helped clients find a path of direction concerning education or
employment. Averaged
10-15 clients on a weekly basis.
The Enterprising Kitchen Chicago, IL 9/07-
06/09
Team Builder
. Supervised and trained on an average 15 participants in organic and
natural soap spa
baskets/assembled by hand.
. Managed and worked in the shipping and receiving department.
. Created new and unique designs for the soap on a rope department.
. Inspected product in progress before being transferred to shipping
department.
. Sold products at trade shows based on work performance.
Temple Inland Northlake, IL 4/99-
2/05
Pullpak Driver
. Worked in the corrugated department as a slip sheet forklift driver.
. Coordinated with other departments to ensure replenished stock.
. Operated bailing machine, sit-down forklift, and digital scale, loaded
rail cars.
. Maintained accurate waste activity log.
. Used band saw to cut waste cardboard/used as recycled board in other
departments.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Joshua Breakthrough Urban Ministries Chicago, IL 4/07-
present
Volunteer
. Initiated assembly line to streamline loading and unloading shipments.
. Taught individules basic computer functions, save documents, attach
documents, etc.
. Created duties and assignments when none were given for volunteers.
. Prepared meals, prep-cooked, and assisted in food line.
. Assisted in the food pantry, assembled food bags 80 to 100 per week.
Center for Employment Training Chicago, IL 4/95-
12/95
Shipping and Receiving Skill Training
Safe Lift Truck Operations Certificate
Forklift Certification `
EDUCATION
Illinois State Board of Education Chicago, IL 04/89
High School Equivalency Certificate
Patricia A. Baldenegro
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Fey Cruz
Operations Manager, The Enterprising Kitchen
4426 North Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60640
Sharron Smith
Food Coordinator/Supervisor, Joshua Breakthrough Urban Ministries
3330 West Carroll Street
Chicago, IL 60624
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Carlos E Brown Sr.
2644 West 25th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Diane Espinoza
2411 58th Street
Cicero, IL 60804
2214 South Troy Street
Chicago, IL 60624
773-***-****(cell)
abkfcw@r.postjobfree.com
1456 West Oakdale Street
Chicago, IL 60657
abkfcw@r.postjobfree.com
2214 South Troy Street
Chicago, IL 60624
773-***-**** (c)
abkfcw@r.postjobfree.com