Tra'najiah Downey

Youth Leader

North Preston Community Centre

01.2018 - 12.2022

Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating interactive games and team-building activities.
Assisted in designing youth programs to foster personal growth and leadership development.
Developed rapport with young participants, providing support and guidance in their personal challenges.
Organized successful fundraising events, securing resources for youth programs.
Collaborated with other Youth Leaders to create a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
Mentored young individuals, emphasizing the importance of goal-setting and selfimprovement.
Increased attendance at weekly meetings by implementing creative marketing strategies targeting local youths.
Established strong relationships with community organizations to expand outreach efforts for program enrollment.
Managed event planning logistics, ensuring successful execution of various youth activities and outings.
Coordinated volunteer opportunities for participating youths, fostering a sense of community involvement and responsibility.
Delivered engaging presentations on topics relevant to adolescent development and leadership skills.
Evaluated program effectiveness, making necessary adjustments to better serve participants'' needs.
Facilitated open communication among group members, promoting healthy conflict resolution techniques when needed.
Served as a positive role model for young individuals, demonstrating responsible decision-making skills and ethical behavior.
Maintained accurate records of participant progress, using data to inform future program improvements.
Empowered young people by offering them opportunities to lead group discussions or present on topics they were passionate about.
Provided emotional support for struggling youths, including one-on-one mentoring sessions where appropriate.
Oversaw budget management for the youth programs, ensuring financial responsibility in spending decisions.
Recruited new members through targeted outreach efforts such as school visits or social media campaigns.
Implemented regular evaluation processes for both staff members and participants in order to ensure ongoing success within the organization.
Encouraged youth to explore talents and interests, and assisted in developing individualized plans to foster personal growth.
Provided guidance and support to youth in developing positive self-image and thriving personal relationships.
Mentored and coached youth in developing communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Assisted youth in recognizing strengths and weaknesses, and guided development of personal and professional goals.
Collaborated with youth, parents, teachers and community members to promote youth leadership initiatives and enhance communication.
Organized group activities and outings for youth and led weekly Bible study meetings.
Participated in regular meetings with leadership team to discuss strategies, challenges and successes.
Coordinated and led weekly youth meetings, facilitating conversations and activities to promote team building and leadership development.
Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
Developed, implemented and assessed youth leadership programs and initiatives.
Coached, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative, and poised team members.
Engaged youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
Organized and facilitated youth retreats and workshops to promote personal growth and self-awareness.
Cultivated relationships with community organizations to create opportunities for youth.
Facilitated discussions between youth and adults to bridge generational gaps and foster understanding.
Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.
Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Cultivated strong network of providers delivering necessary assistance to [Type] community.
Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
Assisted clients with obtaining housing, employment and support resources.
Maintained internal database of service workers, participants, activities and other relevant details.

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Mathematics, Biology, And Classical Studies

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Blogging. Reading. Learning a new language. Journaling. Staying informed. Gardening. Hiking. Camping

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