Experience

Brotherhood Crusade

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Advocate for Gang Reduction Youth Development

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  • Implementing innovative programming to improve the quality of life and demonstrating patience and commitment with populations that are considered to be low income, high at-risk individuals, and individuals that are thought to be “hardest to serve, hardest to teach”• Using evidence-based and research-based gang prevention strategies that require advocacy, conducting intake and assessments, as well as case notes and evaluations• Working with a caseload of 20+ youth who may exhibit stress-related emotions towards change and are not always actively ready to adopt new methodologies• Creating workshops and activities on time management, academic success, communication skills, goal setting, financial literacy, and successful life skills



Boys & Girls Club of the North Valley

• Youth Development Professional

  • May 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Work in an energetic fast-paced environment where 70-80 kids attend daily• Supervise, develop and implement programs, specifically Keystone, Leaders in training, Passport to Manhood, and Triple Play: Health, Mind, and Fitness that hold 15-20 kids each session• Communicates, check-ins, and advises youth in the OJP and Gang and Youth Prevention • Committing to the upkeep, safety, security, and appearance of the Club and maintenance of all recreation equipment and facilities. • Maintained proper procedure and established guidelines with paperwork to track programs, member retention, and grant documentation;• Coordinate a daily academic and educational activity plan to help students do their homework or actively learn o Provide coaching to help foster student success and academic development• Promote and stimulate interest in activities through bulletin board displays, flyers, and announcements of upcoming programs • Assists in planning and implementation of academic enrichment with Power Hour and High Yield Learning Activities• Work with staff and parents/guardians to recognize members for good work & disciplinary issues that may occur at the Club• Provide positive attitude and direction for volunteers to stimulate participation in programs• Provide knowledgeable quality customer service by meeting and greeting the public, parents, members and outside groups who enter the facility through guided tours and answer questions about the program and its policies• Maintain professionalism during tense discussions with disruptive youth and disagreements among colleagues; making appropriate recommendations of moving forward



California State University, Chico

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Men of Color Graduate Initiative Student Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  -Created programs directed toward the graduation of underserved male students-Facilitated conversations on respect and progress-Helped develop a vision for the future of the STAR center and Men of CHICO program-Mentors peers on academic, social, and economic perspectives

• Safe Place Peer Educator

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  -Co-created and assisted in a consent training program-Facilitated programs on Campus Alcohol and Consent Training-Gathered research for prevention education curriculum

• Empower Mentor

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Created events that dove deeply into aspects of diversity, respect, and building connections• Facilitated conversations that allowed for free speech• Directed team-building activities• Build connections between the communities of color on CSU, Chico's campus• Helped students develop their leadership skills• Engage in community activist events

• Pipeline Through College Mentor

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Volunteer Position• Help high school junior and senior level students prepare for college• Facilitated conversations about the importance of determination, respect, and discipline• Helped create welcoming spaces for students to express their feelings and mentality• Directed team-building activities