Kelly Kinion
San Diego
Summary
Dedicated and passionate student of Social Work and Sociology. Focused on advocacy for historically marginalized groups. Active and caring listener, ready to help clients realize their potential. Prior work in handling stressful environments and diffusing intense situations. Long term career goal of becoming a social policy advisor or lobbyist to elected government officials.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Survivor Advocacy Services Intern
International Rescue Committee
08.2023 - Current
- Participate in community outreach to extend knowledge about the organization's offerings and general immigration system workings.
- Networking with other nonprofit organizations to maintain a collaborative relationship to ensure clients have needs met when out of agency services and resources are needed.
- Helped facilitate wellness groups for specific cultural cohorts.
- Aided senior advocates in finding community resources and services for clients.
- Completed initial screenings for potential clients to asses their needs and program eligibility.
Teaching Volunteer
Suwandi Foundation
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked with cultural awareness, teaching students with low English speaking proficiency.
- Instructed students through lectures, discussions, presentations and problem-based learning in English and Basic Life Skills.
- Led reading review and repetition drills for students struggling with difficult concepts.
Barista
Industrial Grind Coffee
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Helped train new hires.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
Catering Server
Five Star Catering
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Handled stressful and time sensitive situations to ensure the event ran smoothly.
- Trained new hires, both in serving and back of the house set up.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery van carefully to maximize efficiency.
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Madonna Manor
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Teaching Assistant Volunteer
Salesian Elementary And Jr. High
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students to foster environment of support and open communication.
- Supervised one or more center activities as directed by classroom teacher.
- Monitored students in lunchroom and at recess.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Sociology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame High School
Salinas 05.2020
Skills
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Excellent Reading and Writing Skills
- Computer Proficiency
- Independent and Collaborative Work
- Active Listening and Productive Feedback Abilities
- Openness to Learning About and Understanding Different Cultures
Hobbies
Enjoys writing poetry, specifically about current events and issues in the world. Designing and sewing clothing. Light hiking or any outdoor activities. Reading nonfiction and fiction for enjoyment and to learn more about life.
Timeline
Survivor Advocacy Services Intern
International Rescue Committee
08.2023 - Current
Teaching Volunteer
Suwandi Foundation
12.2021 - 01.2022
Barista
Industrial Grind Coffee
03.2021 - 12.2021
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Madonna Manor
09.2017 - 04.2018
Catering Server
Five Star Catering
06.2017 - 12.2019
Teaching Assistant Volunteer
Salesian Elementary And Jr. High
02.2016 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Sociology
San Diego State University
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame High School
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