Specialized in peer mediation for community members at heightened risk for violence, fostering safer interactions.
I offer crucial support to family members affected by gun violence, connecting them with essential resources.
Guided and supported youth in the community as a role model and advocate, enhancing their resilience and life skills.
Collaborated with Safe Passage program to ensure student safety during commutes, incorporating conflict resolution and community relationship building.
Dynamic Outreach Worker for an Anti-Violence Initiative under the New York City Mayor’s Office of Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Life Coach/Personal Trainer
Kinetic Fitness
Brooklyn
09.2010 - Current
Developed promotional materials that enhanced visibility of fitness studios and supported growth initiatives.
Cultivated strong relationships with vendors, members, and customers to foster loyalty and enhance community engagement.
Recruit, pre-screen, and interview qualified candidates for open positions and place qualified candidates on assessment.
Resolved employee issues regarding endurance, tardiness, and performance to improve overall team morale and productivity.
Hold full responsibility for accounting, finance, and budget operations.
Environmental Specialist
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn
03.2024 - 03.2025
Evaluated environmental compliance with regulations and internal policies.
Created training materials for staff on environmental safety practices to enhance compliance and awareness.
Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas to prevent the spread of infections.
Followed strict protocols for sanitation to maintain a safe environment for patients, families and staff.
Coordinated supply upkeep and waste management to ensure efficient operations.
Implemented organization's "CLEAN" campaign principles to uphold high safety standards.
Head of Sales
Paradise Village Beach Resort
Nuevo Vallarta
06.2021 - 07.2022
Led the resorts timeshare sales operations, driving revenue through strategic planning and execution.
Managed, trained, and motivated high-performing sales team, achieving consistent success in meeting and exceeding sales targets.
Established and tracked sales goals and performance metrics, enhancing team focus on productivity.
Delivered compelling client presentations and resort tours, resulting in closure of high-value timeshare contracts.
Built strong relations with domestic and international clients, increasing customer satisfaction and repeat sales.
Direct Support Professional
Cerebral Palsy of NYS
Brooklyn
01.2017 - 03.2019
Assisting consumers with daily needs including cooking, cleaning, bathing/dressing, transferring, toileting, feeding, grooming and hygiene.
Properly administering, monitoring, and documenting consumer medication administration.
Collaborated with consumers and staff to determine daily activities, participated in events, and provided one-on-one instruction in activities of daily living and recreational activities.
Collected and recorded data while maintaining daily progress notes and other consumer program-related records to support effective care.
Utilizing group home vehicles for household-related tasks and transporting and accompanying consumers to doctor appointments and activities.
Initiating or implementing recommendations and/or behavior plans and maintaining related documentation.
Cleaned group home and operated housekeeping and cooking equipment.
Attending staff meetings, individual supervision meetings, and trainings that are assigned.
Established and maintained positive working relationships with consumers, supervisors, co-workers, parents/guardians, and other professionals to enhance care coordination.
Education
Associate of Science - Sports Fitness and Therapeutic Recreation
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY
Skills
Hazard assessment
Safety protocol adherence
Standard First Aid
CPR
Sports Training & Conditioning
Group TRX
Brains and Balance Specialist
Youth development
Event planning
Conflict resolution
Purple Heart MVP
Certificates And Skills
American Red Cross Standard First Aid CPR
Group TRX
Sports Training & Conditioning Certified
Certified Brains and Balance Specialist
Save our Youth- Purple Heart MVP 2008
Timeline
Environmental Specialist
Maimonides Medical Center
03.2024 - 03.2025
Violence Interrupter/Mentor
Elite Learners Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Head of Sales
Paradise Village Beach Resort
06.2021 - 07.2022
Direct Support Professional
Cerebral Palsy of NYS
01.2017 - 03.2019
Life Coach/Personal Trainer
Kinetic Fitness
09.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - Sports Fitness and Therapeutic Recreation
SOCIAL WORK INTERNSHIP: Gun Violence Interrupter at Cleveland Peacemakers AllianceSOCIAL WORK INTERNSHIP: Gun Violence Interrupter at Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance