Destiny Garcia ad484g@r.postjobfree.com 929-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Entry level counseling professional with strong interest in mentoring at risk youth and populations in transition. Experience in group facilitation, grievance advocacy, outreach, filing, updating documents, clinical notes. Additional skills as a dog trainer.
KEY SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
First Aid/CPR/ NARCAN certified
Group facilitation skills
Grievance professional
Food Handler’s Certification
Dog Training Certification
Skilled in facilities maintenance
General computer skills
Multi-tasker
Empathetic, passionate
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Community Outreach Volunteer ManUp Inc. Brooklyn, NY 11/2023-Present
● Assist with distribution of food to the community through the food bank Sanitation Worker New York City New York, NY 02/2021-10/2023
● Maintained general appearance and cleanliness of large volume facility including floor maintenance, restroom sanitation, furniture maintenance, and trash removal
● Mixed and handled chemicals and cleaning compounds Horticulture Assistant New York City Elmhurst, NY 11/2018-10/2023
● Assisted with irrigation equipment maintenance
● Maintained and ensured safe usage of heavy equipment including large farm tractors
● Maintained exterior including mowing lawn, planting and watering green gardens Dog Trainer Paws of Purpose Elmhurst, NY 10/2018-06/2022
● Evaluated dogs and coordinated and advised owners as to appropriate treatment and of any medical issues
● Trained dogs to ensure appropriate behaviors for their roles ie service/therapy dogs/home companions
● Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading and unloading facilities
Grievance Counselor/Group Facilitator New York City New York, NY 2016-2018
● Advocated for women’s needs in large scale facility and addressed issues with security personnel
● Assisted with informal discussions among the residents to address personal issues Summer Camp Leader Board of Education Brooklyn, NY 08/2015-12/2015
● Assisted with planning and coordinating summer camp activities for youth ages 6-11 EDUCATION
15 credits in Liberal Arts Columbia University New York, NY 2019-2022