Motivated young professional with strong leadership and multitasking skills.
Skills
Project management
Budgeting and finance
Strong verbal communication
Conflict resolution
Team leadership
Self-motivated
Work History
Team Leader, 10/2013
to 02/2014 AmeriCorps NCCC – Denver,
CO
Led a team of 10 members on two tours of service in the Southwest Region.
Managed as well as coordinated team dynamics, workload, and team building activities.
Worked directly with project sponsor and chain of command to achieve safe and consummate completion of projects.
Trained, coached and mentored team members to ensure smooth adoption of new program.
Skilled Laborer, 04/2012
to 10/2013 Surface Solutions – Lockport,
NY
Installed and finished concrete and decorative floors, constructed block walls from foundation up, interfaced with general contractors and homeowners.
Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.
Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
Intern, 01/2012
to 05/2012 The Office of Congresswoman Kathy Hochul – Amherst,
NY
Worked on Economic development projects in district, contacted federal agencies, and researched funding opportunities for businesses in district.
Compiled and organized federal funding and grants guide.
Answered phones, drafted letters of support, filed paperwork.
Cultivated close working relationships with other municipalities and governmental agencies to promote economic development in district.
Urban Fellow, 08/2011
to 12/2011 Division of Citizen Services – Buffalo,
NY
Collaborated with colleagues and staff on the redevelopment of a grant and presented finished product.
Participated in 4 Clean Sweeps events and other service events sponsored by Division of Citizen Services and the mayor's office.
Developed and presented Clean Sweep final report to Buffalo CitiStat panel.
Collaborated with members of the city staff, other public agencies and private organizations to achieve the redevelopment of the Livable Communities Beautification Grant.
Gathered and analyzed data for studies and reports and made recommendations based on findings.
Team Leader, 04/2011
to 05/2011 AllHands Disaster Relief – Birmingham,
AL
Led team of 10-12 volunteers on demolition and rehabilitation projects, handled paperwork and team leadership, dealt first hand with disaster victims and families.
Assistant Manager, 04/2010
to 07/2011 Delta Sonic Carwash Systems – Buffalo,
NY
Oversee and manage the everyday operation of location as well as work on behalf of my employees to ensure a more productive and positive work atmosphere.
Handled customer service/complaints as well as interfaced with upper management to ensure complete customer satisfaction and proper operation of the location.
Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs.
External Affairs, Street Team Member, 10/2008
to 04/2010 Canisius College – Buffalo,
NY
Set up venues and sold school merchandise, threw T-shirts at home games, helped coordinate and carry out several promotional events including Shoes for Shelter and Kids Day.
Interacted with the public and promoted the college in this role and as school mascot.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science,
2013 Canisius College - Buffalo,
NY
Sophomore class student government representative.
Coursework in Leadership, Social Justice, and Oral Communication.
