Daniel Parker Jr.
Kansas City
Summary
- Student-Athlete(Football)
- 2018 Freshman All-SEC/SEC player of the week
- Volunteered at West Blvd Elementary(Columbia,MO). Managing and steering kids to the right path in life, using the blessings we have in life to continue to give them hope and will to do whats right in life. Being a therapeutic source for the kids to relate/vent to.
- Volunteered at the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri(Columbia, MO). Partnering to help purchase, pack and provide huge amounts of canned goods, cereal, grains, etc..
- Partnered with the University of Oklahoma's Soul Mission for a community project. Volunteered to repaint fences, purchase/drive and drop off groceries to the elderly & disabled, etc..
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Have a sniper like mentality, in all aspects of your life. You set a target(Goal), don't let any hiccup along the way stop you from hitting it, the wind may be strong, but stay committed, stay persistent. Grab your goal.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
YBHS
Cornerstones Of Care
06.2024 - Current
- Managing ratioed groups of at risk children age ranging from 9-21 years old. Children in care bare the challenges of past trauma, physical/emotional damage & abuse, severe impulsive disorders, psychiatric dissociation, dissociate identity disorder, etc..
- Achieved a Safe Crisis Management(SCM) certification. In order to administer safely performed restraints to maintain the proper well-being for all children and staff.
- Achieved a Sanctuary A&B certification. Providing the understanding of the Sanctuary Model and Trauma Theory while also teaching you the mass effect of trauma on the human brain.
- Achieved a Medication Management/Administration Certification. Providing the ability to manage and administer prescribed medication for children.
- Responsible for ensuring a safe, healthy and clean environment for all children and staff. Working as an on the fly therapist, as the kids continuously rely on the ability to take them on walks, talk about life or just to help calm them down/cheer them up when they are having specific feelings. Making sure kids have proper hygiene/linen, Helping process and discharge kids as they come and go, etc..
- Being able to verbally deescalate any situation dealing with children and staff.
- Make specific notes about each kids behavioral decisions to document them.
- Being comfortable in an uncomfortable environment.
DSP 2
Lakemary Center
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Achieved a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification(1/12/2024).
- Achieved a Kansas Defense Driving Certification. Ensuring the safety and well-being of all clients while operating a motor vehicle.
- Documenting clients behavioral patterns/ day to day activities. Helping them cook, clean and sometimes bathe.
- Clients had quarterly meetings not only involving them, but staff and their parents as well to converse on a proper plan for said client.
- Regulating clients moods to help bring them up when their down.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure consistent support for said client.
Team Lead
Kohls Distribution Center
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Documenting load sizes, drop/pickup times, etc..
Assembly Line Production Worker
Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring optimal productivity and safety for all workers.
- Contributed to overall team success by meeting daily production targets consistently.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to maintain smooth workflow and efficient product assembly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new procedures quickly when changes were implemented on the production line.
- Operated various tools and equipment proficiently for faster product assembly without compromising quality.
- Achieved consistent results in product quality while maintaining a fast-paced work environment on the assembly line.
- Maximized output by working efficiently under pressure during periods of high demand or tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor's in Arts & Science(Psychology) - Multidisciplinary Studies
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK12.2022
No Degree - Sports Management
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05.2021
Skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Works well in multi-culture environments
- Excellent team leading skills, learned both at the University of Missouri as well as The University of Oklahoma
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
- Great at bringing team members together to collaborate despite differences,
Timeline
YBHS
Cornerstones Of Care
06.2024 - Current
DSP 2
Lakemary Center
11.2023 - 03.2024
Team Lead
Kohls Distribution Center
09.2023 - 11.2023
Assembly Line Production Worker
Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant
07.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor's in Arts & Science(Psychology) - Multidisciplinary Studies
University of Oklahoma
No Degree - Sports Management
University of Missouri - Columbia
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