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Penelope Yates

Long Beach

Summary

Community-focused professional with background in volunteer initiatives, contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community well-being. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable and committed to fostering positive outcomes through collaborative efforts.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Board Member for Camp Kesem

08.2025 - Current

- Plan all the logistics for camp

- Fundraise

- Recruit members

- Train members

- Contact camper's families

- Complete lessons and meetings with the national Camp Kesem organization

Camp Kesem Volunteer

08.2024 - Current

- Camp counselor for an overnight week long summer camp for kids whose parents have been impacted by cancer

- Provide them with a safe place where they can share their stories

- Help them have fun instead of worrying about their challenging home life

Childcare

2018 - Current

- Drive kids home from school or to athletic practices

- Help children with their homework

- Play with the kids and take care of them

- Keep children safe

Rising Tide Volunteer

07.2021 - 07.2023

- Ran a week long summer camp teaching underprivileged children soccer

- Made agendas for each days

_ Taught soccer skills

- Had fun and donated the materials to the kids at the end of the week

Special Olympics Volunteer

07.2015 - 08.2015

- Provided snacks and water to the athletes

- Helped with fundraising to supply cleats for one of the soccer teams playing in sneakers

- Encouraged crowd engagement

Education

Bachelor of Science - Majoring in Advertising And Public Relations

University of Miami
Miami, FL
05-2028

Skills

  • Ethics and compliance
  • Operational efficiency
  • Strategic visioning
  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organized and efficient
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership qualities

Accomplishments

I am a Foote Fellow at the University of Miami which is the honors program for the entire school. On top of this I am also in the honors program for the School of Communication.

Interests

I love to play ukulele and guitar, along with writing songs I like art, graphic design, traveling, sports and music

Timeline

Executive Board Member for Camp Kesem

08.2025 - Current

Camp Kesem Volunteer

08.2024 - Current

Rising Tide Volunteer

07.2021 - 07.2023

Special Olympics Volunteer

07.2015 - 08.2015

Childcare

2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Majoring in Advertising And Public Relations

University of Miami
Penelope Yates