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Neisha Collins

Kansas City

Summary

Dynamic youth mentor with a proven track record at MorningStar Baptist Church, fostering leadership and personal growth among participants. Skilled in program planning and conflict resolution, I effectively implemented missions strategies and promoted a safe, inclusive environment, resulting in enhanced self-esteem and engagement among at-risk youth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Youth Director

MorningStar Baptist Church
01.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated and attended annual church events to foster and build intergenerational fellowship and outreach.
  • Assisted in creation and implementation of missions strategy for youth to get involved in local and global missions.
  • Provided one-on-one mentoring, helping youths overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals.
  • Promoted leadership skills among participants by assigning them responsibilities during events.
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment for all participants by enforcing policies and guidelines consistently.
  • Monitored participant progress through regular evaluations, adjusting program components as needed.
  • Implemented conflict resolution strategies when necessary to maintain positive group dynamics.

Youth Worker

16th Judicial Circuit Court
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
  • Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
  • Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
  • Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.

Project Assistant

GLAM Properties Real Estate
05.2016 - 05.2021
  • Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in all project documentation, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the lifecycle of projects.
  • Enhanced team communication by organizing and maintaining accurate documentation of meeting notes, action items, and followups.
  • Maintained a well-organized document repository for easy access to vital information during the lifecycle of projects.
  • Assisted project managers in achieving timely completion of projects through diligent monitoring and tracking of deadlines.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of project materials, contributing to project efficiency.
  • Tracked and recorded open and closed orders and change requests to prevent errors, keeping all team members aligned with current demands.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy

Heritage College
Kansas City, MO
05-2012

High School Diploma -

East High School
Kansas City, MO
05-2009

Skills

  • Youth mentoring
  • Training delivery
  • Partnership development
  • First aid and safety
  • Program planning
  • Learning strategies
  • Counseling
  • Event coordination
  • Administrative tasks
  • Youth development
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Timeline

Assistant Youth Director

MorningStar Baptist Church
01.2024 - Current

Youth Worker

16th Judicial Circuit Court
08.2021 - 06.2022

Project Assistant

GLAM Properties Real Estate
05.2016 - 05.2021

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy

Heritage College

High School Diploma -

East High School
Neisha Collins