Brooklyn Downing
Kansas City,KS
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Scooters Coffee
Scooters Coffee Shop
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote a fun, positive environment.
- Worked in an organized business with core values that include love, integrity, humility, and courage.
- Enhanced team performance through effective communication during busy hours.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Coffee Barista
Hutchinson Community College
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Brewed and served coffee, and tea to encourage students during class times.
- Created meaningful connections with customers and students.
- Displayed strong problem-solving abilities when addressing customer complaints or concerns promptly while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for customers.
Boys and Girls Club of America
AmeriCorps Program
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Established a positive, stimulating learning environment for elementary students.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents, staff, and community members to support the well-being of each member.
- Organized events and enrichment for children's learning.
- Worked as a safe individual whom the children at the Boys and Girls Club could trust.
- Created a safe and supportive environment for members through effective supervision and guidance.
Volunteer for Summer Program
Second Christian Church
- Assisted in education and mental health activities for elementary and middle school students.
- Provided elementary school students guidance for their transition to middle school.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
Intern
YWCA NEKS Center for Safety and Empowerment
08.2024 - 04.2025
- An advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
- Providing services including emergency shelter screenings, filing protection orders, court advocacy, case management, employment assistance, and safety planning.
- Utilizing an empowerment-based philosophy to believe all survivors.
- Working with clients to identify client-centered, case management goals and action steps.
- Advocating for clients while working with systems (e.g., housing, medical, mental health, child welfare, courts, etc.).
- Attend weekly supervision meetings. I come prepared with questions, reflections, and report back on learning activities.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (Senior) -
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS07.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Social Work
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS05.2023
High School Diploma -
Olathe West High School
Olathe, KS05.2021
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Empathetic
- Critical Thinking
- Eager for Professional Development
Accomplishments
- Vice President's Honor Roll (Fall 2023)
- Washburn University Deans List (Fall 2023)
- Washburn University President's Honor Roll (Spring 2023)
Timeline
Intern
YWCA NEKS Center for Safety and Empowerment
08.2024 - 04.2025
Scooters Coffee
Scooters Coffee Shop
06.2023 - 08.2023
Coffee Barista
Hutchinson Community College
02.2023 - 05.2023
Boys and Girls Club of America
AmeriCorps Program
07.2022 - 07.2022
Volunteer for Summer Program
Second Christian Church
Bachelor of Social Work (Senior) -
Washburn University of Topeka
Associate of Applied Science - Social Work
Hutchinson Community College
High School Diploma -
Olathe West High School
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