Education

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA August 2014 - Present

nBachelor of Science Degree, Parks Recreation and Tourism Studies

nConcentration: Parks and Recreation Management

nGraduation Date: May 2016

Work Experience

All Valley Home Care: Phoenix, AZ 85041 August 2016- present

Certified Care Giver: Included assisting older adults, the ill, and disabled friends and family members with small and big tasks such as helping buy groceries. Helping with daily living activities such as dressing bathing and administering medications. Aid with transferring the recipient in and out of bed. Handle crisis or medical emergency. Discuss the care plan and needs with doctors and care mangers.

Journeys: Newport News, VA 23602 July 2014 – Present

Sales Associate/ Co- Manager: Included meeting and exceeded sales goals and standards of performance. Providing a fun, and full-service shopping experience to customers. Staying informed of current shopping trends. Lead and direct the store crew in Store Manager’s absence. Provide feedback and coaching to all employees. Supervise the daily operations of the store in Store Manager’s absence. Resolve customer issues effectively. Organize stock room according to Operations Policy Manual. Organize stock room according to Operations Policy Manual. Evaluate staffing levels to maintain maximum productivity and sales effectiveness

Target: Hampton, VA 23666 July 2014 - Present

Sales Floor Team Member: Included greeting customers, stocking shelves, organizing displays, taking inventory, and assisting in sales.

Busch Gardens: Williamsburg, VA 23185 March 2013– July 2013

Food Service Attendant: Included greeting, communicating, and serving food and beverages to guest in a fast, efficient, and courteous manner throughout the day.

Food Lion: Hampton, VA 23666 June 2012- February 2013

Cashier: Included identifying and greeting customers entering the establishment. Issuing receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to the customer, while maintaining a clean and orderly check out area.

Related Experience

Old Dominion University Triathlon Norfolk VA October 2015

Directed athletes to turn the appropriate way at certain intersections. Also, directed the athletes leaving and transitioning around the course which direction to go, and made sure the course was free of any dropped items or debris and kept spectators back from the course.

Care Now Spring February 2016

Mentor and program instructor for a small group of sixth, seventh, and eight graders at James Blair Middle School in Norfolk, VA. Design weekly activity plans to help foster the seven resiliency traits. (Independence, creativity, humor, value orientation, insight, initiative, and relationships) provide moral and academic support through tutoring and facilitating activities Spring of 2016.

Little Feet Meet April 2016

As a requirement for ODU’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Studies Program I have participated in the fifth annual Little Feet Meet for Children with Disabilities Approximately 300 children from 12 Norfolk public elementary schools visited Old Dominion's Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium Tuesday, April 22, 2016. This event was held for children with multiple disabilities, including autism, Down syndrome and Asperger's syndrome. It featured a variety of Olympic events. My responsibilities during the event was to assist all the children in playing in all the activities that included everything from obstacle courses, races, a football toss and bowling.

Lion’s Diabetes Camp

The Lions Diabetes camp required volunteers to stay for a weekend at the Triple R Ranch in Chesapeake, Virginia. This special retreat is for young people with diabetes, who are between the ages of 6 and 18 and their families (including parents, siblings and/or grandparents). I was responsible for gathering all materials for your activities, as well as knowing how to facilitate all variation. Also I was responsible for making sure all needed resources were packed.

Black Currency Day April 6 2016

Participated and mentored a small group of fifth grade students from Jacox Elementary school in Norfolk, VA to celebrate prominent Black Americans alive today, and to draw attention to racial issues and inequities which affect Black Americans’ interactions and participation in society. Designed activities, poetry readings, and art projects for them to participate in.

PHX Kids Get Fit free Family Wellness Fair October 1 2016

Participated in volunteering to help promote and give detailed information to all families, children, and young adults, about the YMCA Lincoln Downtown Phoenix memberships.

Northampton Community Center June 2008

Volunteered as a counselor during the summer to assist with homework with the children, gather various groups of children to go on field trips and direct them to different stations and destinations safely. Provided leadership and participated in camp activities, while sharing enthusiasm for each activity.

Memberships

Virginia Recreation and Park Society Member February 2015

Old Dominion University Honor Society Member January 2014- May 2016

Achievements

Old Dominion University Deans List January 2014- May 2014

Certifications

CPR/First Aid/AED Certified July 2016

Child Abuse and Neglect certification. January 2016

References Contact Information

Desmond Hill 757-***-****

J’nai Edwards 757-***-****

Brenton Hill 757-***-****

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