Anthony D. Bryant
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Czech Elementary proficiency
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LinkedIn User
Anthony is a young, talented, and bright young man on a leading path of greatness! He is extremely passionate about serving and bringing awareness to marginalized communities. He is a force when it comes to confronting and providing solutions for social injustices. He is a pillar for his community and the next generation of leaders. Always leading with empathy and truth; the kind of leadership the world needs to see more of. Not only does he lead with empathy; but curiosity, compassion and commitment. He is willing to both give and receive feedback in a manner that demonstrates a beautiful example of what it means to be humble. I'm so honored to have coached and mentored him, but it has been even more of a joy to witness his profound growth over the years!
Brent Hamlet
If I am being honest, Anthony is the best! And while that might sound cheesy, it’s a word that I can honestly use to describe him. Both he and I share a passion for both Youth Development and Civic Engagement. We have both worked on many projects together from Chicago Votes, Chicago Urban League and Byp 100 just to name a few. Anthony presents a profound curiosity and down to earth persona that keeps him grounded and admired by his peers. We are always engaging in various discussions where I am always amazed by his sharp critical thinking skills as well as his humble attitude when it comes to receiving feedback. Anthony is not only a great colleague but one of my most trusted friends. Any organization would be lucky to have him on board as a member of their staff.
LinkedIn User
Anthony is a young, talented, and bright young man on a leading path of greatness! He is extremely passionate about serving and bringing awareness to marginalized communities. He is a force when it comes to confronting and providing solutions for social injustices. He is a pillar for his community and the next generation of leaders. Always leading with empathy and truth; the kind of leadership the world needs to see more of. Not only does he lead with empathy; but curiosity, compassion and commitment. He is willing to both give and receive feedback in a manner that demonstrates a beautiful example of what it means to be humble. I'm so honored to have coached and mentored him, but it has been even more of a joy to witness his profound growth over the years!
Brent Hamlet
If I am being honest, Anthony is the best! And while that might sound cheesy, it’s a word that I can honestly use to describe him. Both he and I share a passion for both Youth Development and Civic Engagement. We have both worked on many projects together from Chicago Votes, Chicago Urban League and Byp 100 just to name a few. Anthony presents a profound curiosity and down to earth persona that keeps him grounded and admired by his peers. We are always engaging in various discussions where I am always amazed by his sharp critical thinking skills as well as his humble attitude when it comes to receiving feedback. Anthony is not only a great colleague but one of my most trusted friends. Any organization would be lucky to have him on board as a member of their staff.
LinkedIn User
Anthony is a young, talented, and bright young man on a leading path of greatness! He is extremely passionate about serving and bringing awareness to marginalized communities. He is a force when it comes to confronting and providing solutions for social injustices. He is a pillar for his community and the next generation of leaders. Always leading with empathy and truth; the kind of leadership the world needs to see more of. Not only does he lead with empathy; but curiosity, compassion and commitment. He is willing to both give and receive feedback in a manner that demonstrates a beautiful example of what it means to be humble. I'm so honored to have coached and mentored him, but it has been even more of a joy to witness his profound growth over the years!
Brent Hamlet
If I am being honest, Anthony is the best! And while that might sound cheesy, it’s a word that I can honestly use to describe him. Both he and I share a passion for both Youth Development and Civic Engagement. We have both worked on many projects together from Chicago Votes, Chicago Urban League and Byp 100 just to name a few. Anthony presents a profound curiosity and down to earth persona that keeps him grounded and admired by his peers. We are always engaging in various discussions where I am always amazed by his sharp critical thinking skills as well as his humble attitude when it comes to receiving feedback. Anthony is not only a great colleague but one of my most trusted friends. Any organization would be lucky to have him on board as a member of their staff.
LinkedIn User
Anthony is a young, talented, and bright young man on a leading path of greatness! He is extremely passionate about serving and bringing awareness to marginalized communities. He is a force when it comes to confronting and providing solutions for social injustices. He is a pillar for his community and the next generation of leaders. Always leading with empathy and truth; the kind of leadership the world needs to see more of. Not only does he lead with empathy; but curiosity, compassion and commitment. He is willing to both give and receive feedback in a manner that demonstrates a beautiful example of what it means to be humble. I'm so honored to have coached and mentored him, but it has been even more of a joy to witness his profound growth over the years!
Brent Hamlet
If I am being honest, Anthony is the best! And while that might sound cheesy, it’s a word that I can honestly use to describe him. Both he and I share a passion for both Youth Development and Civic Engagement. We have both worked on many projects together from Chicago Votes, Chicago Urban League and Byp 100 just to name a few. Anthony presents a profound curiosity and down to earth persona that keeps him grounded and admired by his peers. We are always engaging in various discussions where I am always amazed by his sharp critical thinking skills as well as his humble attitude when it comes to receiving feedback. Anthony is not only a great colleague but one of my most trusted friends. Any organization would be lucky to have him on board as a member of their staff.
Credentials
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Peace Circle Keeper
Community Justice for Youth InstituteAug, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Youth Mental Health First Aid Adovcate
Mental Health First Aid USAMay, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Grant Writing
Ask Ally ConsultingAug, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Social and Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
CITI ProgramSep, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Students - Class projects
CITI ProgramSep, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Adult Cpr, First Aid Class
American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern IllinoisSep, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross, Mid-Illinois ChapterOct, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Mandated Reporter
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesOct, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Metropolitan Family Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Government Affairs Associate
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Nov 2022 - Present
•Promote the agency’s local, state, and federal legislative agenda. •Execute agency’s initiatives and objectives to influence government decision-makers in support of our clients and geographies. •Provide consultation on advocacy issues to staff and community-based coalitions.•Recruit and staff MFS Board Committees to effectively work with diverse staff and service populations.•Supervise staff, interns, and contractors to plan and carry out department project•Coordinates and executes an agency-wide Advocacy Task Force (ATF) workgroup with leaders, assigned staff.•Write and distribute communication tools for internal & external audiences (monthly newsletter, action center pages, and action alerts).•Analyze specific legislation trends, latest policy initiatives, and emerging issues to provide information and recommend action. •Develop materials and action items for ATF and its policy workgroups (minutes, meeting tools & performance standard documents).•Develop specialized communications for government affairs, governance, strategic initiatives, annual policy agenda, and advocacy materials (fact sheets, talking points, testimony, resource toolkits, and correspondence with officials).
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Legislative Administrator/Scheduler
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Jan 2022 - Nov 2022
Manage the State Representative’s schedule and calendar at all times.Answer phone calls, screen, and transfer inbound phone calls and emails.Maintain both daily schedules & projected monthly schedules that reflect high-level priorities & timelines.Draft and prepare correspondence and letters.Schedule & coordinate meetings, appointments, & travel arrangements for the State Rep & office.Resolve administrative problems, inquiries, and handle requests.Greet visitors for meetings scheduled with the Rep & other members of the team as needed.Assist with ad hoc projects, including occasional personal projects and administrative tasks.
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Adler University
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Communications Coordinator
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May 2021 - Jan 2022
Update website and make regular posts on social media sites.Update and create factsheets, reports, etc.Collaborate with designers, educators, and IL-CHEP members as necessary.Develop or update consistent branding for the coalition.Maintain IL-CHEP’s email communications and ensure timely response to inquiries.Attend regular meetings with ILCHEP committees including the Steering Committee. Freedom to Learn Committee and Institute for Public Safety and Social Justice. Update website and make regular posts on social media sites.Update and create factsheets, reports, etc.Collaborate with designers, educators, and IL-CHEP members as necessary.Develop or update consistent branding for the coalition.Maintain IL-CHEP’s email communications and ensure timely response to inquiries.Attend regular meetings with ILCHEP committees including the Steering Committee. Freedom to Learn Committee and Institute for Public Safety and Social Justice.
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The TRiiBE
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Outreach and Engagement Associate
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Jun 2020 - Jul 2021
Manage communications, partnerships, public relations materials, and contact information for individuals, partners, and organizations.Create impact strategies to connect with local Black communities and audiences to grow The TRiiBE's reach.Oversee the production and distribution of educational materials.Create and maintain THE SCENE web app, reaching out to businesses and event curators to promote the platform's use.Draft, publish and analyze audience surveys /polls to track Black Chicago narratives and create strategies to reshape those narratives.Coordinate TRiiBE Tuesday panel series and other public/private events.
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Intern
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May 2020 - Nov 2020
Administrative – Participate in data entry, manage additional outreach programs and office duties.Events – Plan and implement content and tabling of events. Legislative Research – Ability to research issues and write constituent and other official correspondence. Assist in the preparation of legislation and briefing the State Representative before the debate. Social Media – Knowledge of social media outlets, for example; Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter and the ability to create flyers and other handouts. Efficient at using a camera on a phone for photo content.
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HighSight Chicago
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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College Counselor / Program Coordinator
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
Counsel 86 high school seniors using an intensive college preparation program to be accepted into 10-12 colleges. Design a data system to capture 121 of our alumni’s information who are currently college students. Recruit mentors and tutors who can provide academic support to 100 scholars during our academic school year. Coordinate fundraising events, educational workshops, academic sessions, recruiting fairs, and presenting benefits to our 4-year program. Counsel 86 high school seniors using an intensive college preparation program to be accepted into 10-12 colleges. Design a data system to capture 121 of our alumni’s information who are currently college students. Recruit mentors and tutors who can provide academic support to 100 scholars during our academic school year. Coordinate fundraising events, educational workshops, academic sessions, recruiting fairs, and presenting benefits to our 4-year program.
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Public Allies
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Public Ally / Site Based Program Coordinator
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
Conduct interviews and use professional judgment to assess the appropriateness of potential youth and volunteers. Collect data and surveys from volunteers and youth to maintain accurate records in database and files for each program participant. Lead orientation and training sessions for volunteer mentors, parents, and youth in schools, clubs, technology sites, and workplace. Committed to advancing social justice and equity by engaging and activating the leadership capacities of our citizenry. Trained in a trauma-informed and restorative justice approaches to mentor 8th & 9th-grade students in pairs. Help students set goals, manage stress and develop leadership skills through a community engagement project. Conduct small group sessions for young adults to support and mentor their academic and leadership growth.
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Youth Guidance
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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200 - 300 Employee
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Program Instructor
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
Provide direct supervision to students and promote the values of STEM Magnet Academy and Youth Guidance. Maintain behavioral expectations for students in keeping with established methods and procedures. Create and implement lesson plans for students in photography, singing, music, painting, fashion and other topics. Collaborate, develop, and facilitate after-school programs as implemented by the Community Resource Coordinator. Assist in distributing program information and publications to promote Extended Day and enrichment programs. Provide support to school administration/staff, parents, and students by communicating information regularly and timely. Provide conflict resolution with children, parents, families, and staff. Participate in program training, staff development, Team meetings, and Parent Meetings.
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World Financial Group (WFG)
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Outreach for special events, seminars, and workshops, provide referrals to financial advisors and senior market directors. Instruct clients on effective methods to obtain and maintain financial stability. Supervise different techniques utilized in recruiting future associates and business partners. Outreach for special events, seminars, and workshops, provide referrals to financial advisors and senior market directors. Instruct clients on effective methods to obtain and maintain financial stability. Supervise different techniques utilized in recruiting future associates and business partners.
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JAMIESON COMMUNITY CENTER INC
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Tutor
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Oct 2017 - May 2018
Provides educational services for students in early elementary based on an assessment and data management system. Integrates five components of comprehensive reading while teaching lessons to provide support for students. Effectively and consistently instructs non-English speaking students on practicing new concepts and skills. Closely monitor and structure the practice activity to the skill needed so students can develop a better understanding of materials. Provides educational services for students in early elementary based on an assessment and data management system. Integrates five components of comprehensive reading while teaching lessons to provide support for students. Effectively and consistently instructs non-English speaking students on practicing new concepts and skills. Closely monitor and structure the practice activity to the skill needed so students can develop a better understanding of materials.
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Monmouth College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Scots Ambassador
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Dec 2016 - May 2018
Call prospective students with a call team and accomplished office duties when needed. Conducts campus tours, data-entry, compile and fulfilled mailings, ran errands, filed, cover front desk, and host lunch guests. Call prospective students with a call team and accomplished office duties when needed. Conducts campus tours, data-entry, compile and fulfilled mailings, ran errands, filed, cover front desk, and host lunch guests.
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Project Morry
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Unit Leader
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
Unit Leaders are responsible for two separate groups and staff on a daily basis, making sure the systems that we have put in place for the safety and wellbeing of everyone are being utilized. Upholding group morale and camp culture is also an important part of the Unit Leader’s role. Unit Leaders are responsible for two separate groups and staff on a daily basis, making sure the systems that we have put in place for the safety and wellbeing of everyone are being utilized. Upholding group morale and camp culture is also an important part of the Unit Leader’s role.
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City Year
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Campus Recruitment Ambassador
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2017
Attend, organize, and market presentations and information sessions at career fairs representing City Year. Host tabling or touch-point events in high traffic areas around campus. Join a virtual community for communication and best practice sharing across the Campus Recruitment Ambassador network. Support and assist Recruitment Manager with marketing campaigns, information gathering, and any other mandated tasks on campus. Reach out to students, encourage them to apply to City Year, collect contact information, and distribute marketing materials. Network with professors and student organizations to identify unique recruitment opportunities before every deadline
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Amway
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United States
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Owner
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Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
Coach, counsel, and guide independent business owners on creating new methods to gain revenue. Arrange itinerary for an organization when attending business conferences, encourage collaboration and communication. Teach independent owners and business partners how to budget their financial resources and set achievable objectives. Present public broadcasts on new strategies to retail products, which improves independent owners’ business value. Design special events: life seminars, business workshops, strategy sessions and opening presentations.
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Grassroots Campaigns
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Political Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Canvasser
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
Paid advocate and fundraiser for social justice-oriented campaigns around Chicago. Fundraiser with a passion for social issues motivated to get involved and help make a change. Canvasser who makes a personal impact on social issues while building skills and making connections. Communicate wells with colleagues in a culturally inclusive environment. Paid advocate and fundraiser for social justice-oriented campaigns around Chicago. Fundraiser with a passion for social issues motivated to get involved and help make a change. Canvasser who makes a personal impact on social issues while building skills and making connections. Communicate wells with colleagues in a culturally inclusive environment.
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Christopher House
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Student Intern Instructor
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
I am actively engaged in the professional development of youth. Provide support to Youth Leadership staff (Manager and Coordinators) and student. Enter daily attendance & quarterly reports cards in the database. I contact parents about upcoming events/field trips via email or phone calls. Make copies & arrange documents/set up for students & parent meetings, field trips, or club meetings. I am actively engaged in the professional development of youth. Provide support to Youth Leadership staff (Manager and Coordinators) and student. Enter daily attendance & quarterly reports cards in the database. I contact parents about upcoming events/field trips via email or phone calls. Make copies & arrange documents/set up for students & parent meetings, field trips, or club meetings.
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City Year Chicago
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Corp Member
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
My responsibilities include being a role model, mentor, tutor, teach assistant and supporter for students, teachers, and administrators at Tilden High School in the Back of the Yards community. My responsibilities include being a role model, mentor, tutor, teach assistant and supporter for students, teachers, and administrators at Tilden High School in the Back of the Yards community.
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Ignite
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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Member
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2015
Spiritual group where the organization went on missionary trips, retreats and prayer sessions. Spiritual group where the organization went on missionary trips, retreats and prayer sessions.
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Education
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2020 - 2022
Adler University
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Sustainable Communities -
2018 - 2019
Arizona State University
Course Credits, Civic Engagement and American Democracy -
2012 - 2018
Monmouth College
Bachelor’s Degree, Major: Sociology & Anthropology Minors: Psychology / Religion / Peace, Ethics & Social Justice -
2008 - 2012
De La Salle Institute
High School, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program -
2008 - 2012
HighSight
High School, Smart Students
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