LAVON THOMAS
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My objective is to become an exceptional and effective customer service professional. My goal is to further develop and expand my knowledge and relationship building and enhance my communication skills that I can utilize in a variety of industries.
EDUCATION
MAY 2022
ELMHURST UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
10/25/2016 – 07/12/2017
CHILD CARE WORKER, WHEATON SPORTS CENTER
• Assisted a daycare center and responsible for children with a range of infant to teenager
• Organizing activities and developing curriculum for older children
• Developing a schedule for the children to maintain throughout the day
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills to converse with children, fellow professional caregivers and parents or guardians
• Excellent patience and stamina for keeping up with the demands of children of all ages
• Advanced multitasking and organizational skills to handle multiple children at a time
08/2017 – 05/2022
CAMPUS, COMMUNITY AND LEADERSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
COLLEGIATE ATHLETE, ELMHURST UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL
• Five year letterwinner, second team all-conference honoree (2020 and 2021)
• CCIW All-Conference Award
• Led team to the Final Four NCAA Basketball Championship
• Five year Camp Counselor lead for Elmhurst University
• Community Service – cleaning Route 88 highway; cleaning special needs retirement home; speaker at multiple middle schools regarding being a Student-Athlete etc.
Youth Basketball Tournament Coordinator/Skill Development Instructor
Protect the Brand Athletics
6/2022 - 7/2025
•Assist in planning and executing tournament, leagues, camps and clinics
•Communicate with participants concerning logistics and the program's activities
•Provide instruction to the development of player's individual skills
Monitor player's progress and give feedback
FRANCES XAVIER WARDE assistant coach 7/8th grade varsity
-Head coached the Jv 7th grade boys led to semifinals in state playoffs
-15-6 team record
8/2022 - currently still working here
NEW CANVASSING EXPERIENCE
- responsible for collecting and gathering donations and sign ons for various charities including feed my starving children, planned parenthood and more.
8/2024 - 10/2024
Jonathan Wesley
-Responsible for gaining sign ups and new contacts for NRG power plant in various markets and retail stores
-relied on great people skills and customer service
11/2024- 03/2025