Ricky Wilder
**** ***** ***• Hornlake, ***** • 662-***-****• ********@*****.***•
Objective
Dedicated and empathetic youth advocate with a passion for empowering at-risk youth through mentorship, education, and support. Seeking a position where I can apply my interpersonal skills, crisis intervention training, and commitment to positive youth development.
Patient and understanding individual with a genuine desire to assist customers. Skilled in active listening and able to convey information clearly. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment and committed to meeting and exceeding performance goals. Proficient in basic computer skills and open to continuous learning and development.
Professional Experience
Youth Mentor & Volunteer
M.A.M– Memphis TN,
January 2014 – Present
• Provide one-on-one and group mentorship to at-risk youth aged 12–18.
• Develop individualized support plans focused on academic success, emotional regulation, and goal setting.
• Collaborate with school counselors, social workers, and probation officers to ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitate weekly workshops on topics such as conflict resolution, career exploration, and self-esteem building.
Big Brother Big sister Volunteer
2007-Present
• Serve as a positive role model and trusted mentor to a youth (“Little”) through regular, consistent meetings and relationship-building activities.
• Foster social, emotional, and academic development through supportive conversations, shared experiences, and goal-setting.
• Collaborate with program staff to monitor progress and address challenges, ensuring a safe and meaningful mentoring relationship.
• Promote resilience, confidence, and life skills in mentee through active listening, encouragement, and accountability.
• Uphold organization values and child safety protocols, including training completion and routine check-ins.
FedEx Express 2012-2024 TeamLeader 2013-2017”
• Oversee and coordinate ramp operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of aircraft, baggage, and cargo
• Providing guidance, training, and support to enhance their teams performance
• Managing operational issues, collaboration with different departments, and ensuring communication and compliance with safety regulations.
FedEx Express Ramp Agent 2017- 2024
• Communicate with Operations, Flight crew personnel and other ground personnel concerning arrival and departure information
• Drives and operate ramp equipment, not limited to bag tugs, belt loaders, aircraft tow tractors and water and lavatory servicing vehicles in a safe manner.
• Family Dollar store Manager 2016-2019
Education
Sheffield High School Memphis TN 2008 -2011
High School Diploma
4.0 GPA
Certifications & Training
• Trauma-Informed Care Training
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
• Mandated Reporter Training
Skills &Abilities
• Crisis Intervention & Conflict Resolution
• Empathetic Communication
• Case Management Support
• Workshop Facilitation
• Cultural Competency
• Documentation & Reporting
• Bilingual: English/Spanish
• Management
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Leadership
• Customer service
• Ability to work under pressure