Youth Mentor Data Entry

Melissa Switalla

**** * ********** *** ******* Heights, IL 60706 773-***-**** ****************@*****.***

WORK EXPERIENCE

DUPAGE SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL Lombard, IL

Enrollment Coordinator 2016-2020

●Managed Nutrition Department of Meals on Wheels when supervisor worked from home

●Provided a warm and welcoming first point of contact for individuals looking for resources

●Responsible for intake process/routing recipients of Meals on Wheels

●Worked collaboratively with staff to effectively maintain a positive and professional work environment

VILLAGE OF LINCOLNWOOD SUMMER DAY CAMP Lincolnwood, IL

Program Coordinator 2015

●Oversaw all supervisors, counselors and campers of each six camps

●Generated a weekly supply list from all supervisors, made purchases and distributed materials

●Maintained administrative duties such as payroll, filing, data entry and communication with vendors and field trip representatives

●Stayed in contact throughout the day with parents via phone, email and in person

●Reported daily to the camp director, regarding programmatic needs and staff performance

IN-HOME CHILD CARE Barrington, IL 2013

Nanny

●Created a safe environment both physically and emotionally for the child

●Kept child on a daily schedule while incorporating fun outings

●Reinforced boundaries both consistently and lovingly

●Taught letters, numbers, colors and shapes in imaginative and creative ways

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB Elgin, IL 2002

Program Director

●Led and managed a staff of five employees

●Oversaw up to 75 children including all activities and programs

●Worked alongside staff to ensure age-appropriate activities, games and lessons

●Responsible for purchasing/keeping inventory of all club resources

YOUTH TRANSITIONS Elgin, IL 2001&2002 Youth Mentor

●Escorted teens to and from various career modules on a daily basis

●Maintained productive relationships with teens in which they felt comfortable to share their thoughts, ideas and feedback regarding each career opportunity

●Provided teens with transportation to and from home each day

EDUCATION

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY Chicago, IL

School for New Learning 2012

●Bachelor of Arts

●Academic Good Standing

●DePaul Grant Recipient-2012

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