Charissa Gibson
Colorado Springs, CO *****
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Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Lived Experience Coordinator
MPHI-Kalamazoo, MI
September 2024 to February 2025
* Collecting and documenting lived experience stories.
* Facilitating discussions and workshops.
* Advocating for the inclusion of lived experiences.
* Integrating insights into programs and policies.
* Providing training and support.
* Building relationships with community members.
* Evaluating the impact of lived experience initiatives. Worker
Park West foundation-Detroit, MI
July 2023 to August 2024
• We help change foster care laws
• Student advocacy
• Talk to state senators and representatives to get support to make changes
• Talking with youth and mentorship
Babysitter/Nanny
Grand Blanc, MI
April 2019 to February 2024
• Provided attentive and nurturing care for children ranging in age from infants to pre-teens
• Created a safe and stimulating environment, ensuring the well-being of children at all times
• Engaged children in educational and recreational activities, promoting their physical, cognitive, and social development
Event Speaker
DHHS-Traverse City, MI
November 2023 to November 2023
The round table panel provide a platform for sharing personal stories, insights, and perspectives, which we believe will greatly contribute to raising awareness and inspiring change. Your presence will help shed light on the real experiences by individuals who have experienced the child welfare system and highlight the urgent need for antiracist efforts in this sphere. Education
Early childhood development
Western Michigan university-Kalamazoo, MI
August 2023 to Present
High school diploma or GED
Skills
• Kitchen Experience (4 years)
• Office experience
• Management (2 years)
• Serving (2 years)
• Computer skills
• Restaurant experience (2 years)
• Food Service (4 years)
• Food Service (4 years)
• Working with people with disabilities
• Guest services
• Retail Sales
• Call center
• Merchandising
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Management
• Mentoring (3 years)
• Time management
• Kitchen Experience (4 years)
• Nannying
• Lived Experience (2 years)
• Hotel experience
• Communication skills
• Coffee experience
• Microsoft Office
• Writing skills
• Food Safety
• Culinary Experience
• Childcare
• Cleaning Experience
• Classroom experience
• Babysitting
• Cashiering (4 years)
• Cashiering (4 years)
• Front desk
• Host/Hostess (2 years)
• Social media management
• Food Production
• Busser (2 years)
• Telemarketing
• Food Preparation
Languages
• English
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification