Program Assistant

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April 28, 2015

Tmar Gulston

Summary of Skills: Professional Custodial/Building Maintenance worker with over 7 years of work

experience. Proficient in detailed cleaning and minor repairs; as well as certified in Green Construction,

Remodeling, Repair and Painting with a 10Hr. OSHA and 4Hr.Scaffold certification. Valid New York State Class

D Driver’s License and well versed in Clerical and Customer Service duties.

Professional Experience:

Strive International Program Assistant/Intern 09/14 – Present

Co-Facilitate Fatherhood /Healthy Relationship, Economic Stability Workshops and Parenting Classes. Worked

with families that include conducting program orientation, initial intake and referrals based on needs.

Community Outreach and recruitment, providing presentations and doing follow ups to offer support and

assistance as needed. Enter information into Data systems such as ETO and Salesforce, copying, faxing and

filing as well. Assist in creating community events and working closely with clients to gain self sufficiency.

Wildcat Service Corporation Maintenance 09/11 – 02/12

Operated vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, electric clippers, and pruning saws. Mowed

and edged lawns, using power mowers or edgers. Shoveled snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots and

spread salt in those areas. Cared for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing

thatch, and trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls. Used hand tools, such as shovels, rakes,

pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes. Gathered and removed litter. Serviced, cleaned, and

supplied restrooms. Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming. Gathered and

emptied trash. Cleaned windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water and other cleaners. Stripped,

sealed, finished, and polish floors.

NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Maintenance 04/10 – 11/10

Cared for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, and trimming and

edging around flower beds, walks, and walls. Gathered and removed litter. Provided proper upkeep of sidewalks,

driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features. Painted benches, fences and interior and

exterior walls and other surfaces. Kept restrooms and other common areas neat and clean. Answered any patron

questions regarding park hours and rules and regulations.

All Bright Professional Cleaning Services Crew Supervisor 11/07 – 04/08

Planned and prepared employee work schedules. Coordinated activities with other departments to ensure that

services are provided in an efficient and timely manner. Inspected work performed to ensure that it met

specifications and established standards. Performed and assisted with cleaning duties as necessary. Inspected and

evaluated the physical condition of residential and commercial facilities to determine the type of work required.

Checked and maintained equipment to ensure that it is in working order.

Saint Christopher’s Inn Youth Care Counselor 01/07 – 11/07

Supervised residents aged 12 – 21 years of age on daily living skills using various techniques including

conflict resolution, personal hygiene and self-awareness. Assisted residents individually and in group

settings to address learning concepts and smart decision making practices. Prepared daily activity/social

skills report; providing recommendations for additional client services. Kept accurate account of

resident numbers, AWOLS, incident reports and overall program activities.