Davont’e Pinnock
Los Angeles
Summary
Passionate youth leader with experience in mentoring, developing programs, and fostering positive environments for adolescents. Strengths include effective communication, leadership skills, and ability to connect with diverse groups of young people. Previous work resulted in improved self-esteem among participants and successful implementation of engaging activities.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Youth Leader
Yo!Watts
Los Angeles
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Role model and a inspiration to younger people
- Developed and implemented engaging activities for youth to build social, emotional, and physical skills.
- Encouraged youth involvement in community service projects which promote civic engagement.
- Gathered opinions and support from grassroots supporters to solidify group position.
- Helped with advertising initiatives to recruit additional youth into programs.
- Created a safe environment for youth to express themselves freely without fear of judgement or ridicule.
- Organized and participated in fundraisers to financially support youth program.
- Designed and led outdoor adventure trips, emphasizing teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience.
- Consulted and collaborated with other professionals to provide continuity of patient-family care.
- Planned special events such as fundraisers, career days and holiday celebrations.
- Designed and executed volunteer events for entire youth ministry to give back to community.
- Maintained accurate records of youth attendance, participation, and progress.
- Developed and implemented innovative program content to promote personal growth and leadership skills among participants.
Student Volunteer
Scope Florence
Los Angeles
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
- Developed strong oral and written communication skills in working with people of different ages.
- Organized student activities and events to promote campus life.
- Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations, reports, and other materials.
- Straightened chairs, swept debris and cleaned tables to maintain clean and organized work area.
- Coordinated project files to support projects and enhance team success.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.
- Coordinated successful student organization events and activities.
- Followed instructions from management to complete tasks according to exact specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Catch High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Systems
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Customer service
- Microsoft Excel
- Community engagement
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Cultural history
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Crisis management
- Time management
- Active listening
- Strong work ethic
- Work prioritization
- Service leadership
- Stress management
- Volunteer management
- Outreach
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Honor Roll
- Director Honor Roll
- ASB
Timeline
Youth Leader
Yo!Watts
06.2022 - 08.2023
Student Volunteer
Scope Florence
06.2022 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Catch High School
Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Systems
Los Angeles Southwest College