KYARA SCOTT
**** ****** ***** **. *******, TX ***75 *****.*.*****@*****.*** 346-***-****
SKILLS
Interpersonal and organizational skills
Extensive knowledge of community resources
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and UniCentric
Detailed-oriented with strong documentation skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LIFT, WASHINGTON, DC
Case Manager, September 2015 – April 2016
Assisted client in locating temporary and permanent housing
Referred members to community and government resources
Conducted mock interviews in order to strengthen interview skills
Advocated on behalf of homeless client to secure housing resources
Documented thorough notes and files from each meeting with client
Developed individualized service plans for clients in order to track goal progress
Collaborated with over 20 clients to find housing, utility assistance, and eligibility for public programs
Consolidated intake interviews and eligibility assessments to fifteen minutes to maximize meeting time
NIKE, WASHINGTON, DC
Cashier/Sales Associate, October 2012– December 2014
Stocked sales floor based on product need
Performed merchandise exchanges and returns
Provided efficient and friendly customer service
Prevented theft by providing proactive customer service
Warmly and enthusiastically greeted customers upon entering the store
Maintained the sales floor to ensure a clean and orderly customer experience
Trained new sales associates on all facets of job operations and responsibilities
Performed opening and closing procedures ensuring all tasks are completed accurately
CRÈME DE LA CREME, HOUSTON, TX
Substitute Teacher, June-August 2011; June-August 2012
Guided children in learning of essential pre-school concepts
Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps
Provided a nurturing and safe educational environment for students
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
PROJECT DREAM BIG, WASHINGTON, DC
Team Lead, October 2011-May 2014
Recruited and facilitated orientation for new and returning volunteers
Collaborated parents to encourage positive parent and teacher relationships
Organized study sessions, weekly personal check-ins to ensure academic and personal achievement
Determined and evaluated mentor-mentee matches in order to ensure successful mentor relationship
EDUCATION
HOWARD UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, DC
Bachelor of Science in Human Development, May 2016