Masearte Abraha

AmeriCorps VISTA Project Development Leader - Casa Central

Chicago, IL 60615

adk2tx@r.postjobfree.com

312-***-****

Seeking a career that requires expertise in executing programs to achieve leadership and engagement by showing a strong commitment to clients. Set clear goals and objectives to achieve success. Identify key issues and determine innovative approaches to attain desired goals. Create policies and procedures that encourage organizational success. Improve performance of others by helping to enhance their talents and skills.

Work Experience

Program Specialist/Youth Worker

Night Ministry - Chicago, IL

May 2018 to Present

• Do initial intakes for new residents on day of arrival; complete all paperwork, give tour, and distribute linens and hygiene materials.

• Strong emphasis on positive youth development

• Supervise and dispense medications according to doctor's prescribed orders. Assure ingestion by resident and that medications are stored securely; maintain medication log.

• Direct and assist residents with basic life skills development for themselves and their children, if applicable (personal hygiene, cleaning of rooms and entire facility, cooking, laundry, child care, etc.).

• Accurate and timely data entry in Efforts to Outcomes (ETO). AmeriCorps VISTA Project Development Leader

Casa Central - Chicago, IL

August 2016 to August 2017

* Develop a training program for youth (16-18 years old) providing employability, professional development, networking, and project management skills.

* Ensure accurate and timely tracking documentation and reporting of data and statistics to assess youth progress and goals.

* Supervise youth activities and engage youth in a positive manner.

* Develops special events and activities.

Intern

Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) Inspire Fellowship - Evanston, IL June 2015 to August 2015

* Ensured that the youth acquired the skills to be leaders within their communities.

* Strong emphasis on positive youth development.

* Effectively processed all data and team projects in a timely manner. Retail Sales Clerk

Banana Republic - Chicago, IL

January 2013 to September 2014

* Increase awareness and encourage the sale of promotion items that are taking place within the store.

* Provide excellent customer service by being resourceful and attentive to their needs.

* Courteously greeted customers.

* Efficiently processed transactions within busy, fast-paced retail environments.

* Provide support and feedback to individual team members.

* Assist with stock, floor-sets and opening/closing procedures. Education

Bachelor of Arts in History

North Park University Chicago - Chicago, IL

December 2015

Skills

• EXCEL (Less than 1 year)

• MAC (Less than 1 year)

• MICROSOFT OFFICE (Less than 1 year)

• MS OFFICE (Less than 1 year)

• Case Management

• Mental Health

• Counseling

• Crisis Intervention

• Individual / Group Counseling

• Social Work

• Crisis Management

• Microsoft Access

• Windows

• Presentation Skills

Certifications and Licenses

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Assessments

Knowledge of Early Childhood Development — Familiar November 2019

Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development Full results: Familiar

Personality: Hard-Working — Proficient

July 2019

Measures a candidate's tendency to be rule-abiding, well-organized, hard-working, confident, and think before acting.

Full results: Proficient

Receptionist — Proficient

August 2019

Using basic scheduling, attention to detail, and organizational skills in an office setting. Full results: Proficient

Case Management & Social Work — Proficient

July 2019

Prioritizing case tasks, gathering information, and providing services without judgment. Full results: Proficient

Written Communication — Proficient

July 2019

Measures a candidate's ability to convey written information using proper grammar rules. Full results: Proficient

Customer Focus & Orientation — Highly Proficient

August 2020

Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Highly Proficient

Filing & Organization — Familiar

August 2020

Measures a candidate's ability to arrange and manage files or records using a set of rules. Full results: Familiar

Work Style: Reliability — Familiar

August 2020

Tendency to be dependable and come to work

Full results: Familiar

Work Style: Conscientiousness — Proficient

July 2019

Measures a candidate's tendency to be rule-abiding, well-organized, hard-working, confident, and think before acting.

Full results: Proficient

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Additional Information

STRENGTHS/SKILLS

* Sociable, enthusiastic, energetic and organized.

* Resourceful and innovative, adapt and respond quickly to changes /challenges.

* Ability to work independently or lead small teams focused on specific work streams or larger projects.

* Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.

* Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.

* Microsoft Office for Mac & PC (Excel, Power Point, Word).

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