Anton Jahn-Vavrus

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Apr 2015 - May 2021

  Yard Care Specialist
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  Soderberg's Floral and Gift

  May 2018 - Oct 2018

  Floral Specialist
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  826 MSP

  Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

  Writer's Room Staff and Leadership

  I worked as a support staff in the Writer's Room at South Senior high school, providing tutoring and supporting projects with youth related to creative writing. I was also on the leadership board to plan events and changes within the space. In addition I was apart of the Writer's Room Advisory Council, a group that met weekly to plan out events, speaker invites, workshops for students, and Wellness Wednesdays where we taught students and staff about self care. This role was very intensive and was integral to the South High community pre and post pandemic, allowing for a sanctuary of wellness amidst the change to virtual learning. The Writer's Room was a safe space for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folx to be in community, learn about writing in all forms, connect with speakers and authors of color, as well as take part in publishing projects with 826 National. Show less

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  Trident Training LLC

  May 2020 - now

  I founded and ran my own wellness brand, focused on fitness training and support, named Trident Training LLC. I used this platform to offering Personal Training services to my peers and community and helped a handful of clients change their approach to health and their well being. Not only that, but we achieved amazing results from scientifically-backed exercise programming fueled by my NASM Certification. I gained my Certification, Business License, successfully released merchandise, underwent a 6-month long mentorship for personal training, promoted and connected with clients by taking my instagram from 0 to 3,300 followers, and maintained a consistent client base with a weekly schedule of sessions. I have pivoted this endeavor by becoming an official personal trainer at University of Loyola Chicago for the time being, allowing me for a more supported and official platform. Show less

  • Certified Personal Trainer

    May 2020 - now

  • Personal Trainer and Founder of Trident Training LLC

    May 2020 - Dec 2021
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  HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT

  May 2021 - Jun 2022

  Head Restaurant Wait Staff

  I served as an all encompassing restaurant employee who was at the top of my level and helped the business run smoothly in the most intense situations. I cleaned and set up the restaurant, sat tables, bussed tables, took orders, served food and beverages (alcohol included), and made sure everything in the restaurant was in stock and ordered correctly for nights and communicated with the manager what and how much alcohol, food, and supplies we needed. I maintained a cool ahead in 95 degree heat, a packed out house and a huge line for takeout, complete understaffing, and massive conflicts in the kitchen. Although it was not easy, this job gave me almost all the skills I have now that I use in my day to day. I learned how to move and think efficiently, especially with tasks and timing them. I learned how to take advice, get yelled at gracefully, and speak with customers of all cultures and levels of English-proficiencies, switching to Spanish if needed. I trained in new employees and mentored them in the variety of tasks. This job brought me into adult through fire, and now I am an extremely efficient, communicative, effective worker and person in general, who knows a lot about Nepalese and Indian cooking. This job also taught me how to work 4 hour shifts effectively, as well as 12 hour shifts, and how the two need to differ for the business to succeed. Show less

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  Let Us Live

  Sept 2021 - now

  Let Us Live CEO

  I created and run a brand called Let Us Live that aims to bring awareness to gun violence and fundraise for community organizations assisting in the violence. Through our first apparel release we gave out 200 free shirts, sold 90. more shirts, and raised $2,000 for the Jerry Gamble and Little Earth Boys and Girls Clubs. The next release is expected to bring in nearly $10,000 for community support, sell around 250-500 clothing pieces, and begin formulating plans for murals, entrepreneurship mentoring, and community events. We are supported by The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, The Circle of Discipline, TOUCH Outreach, and Yarborough Print Shop. The skills that I have gained from being a CEO are mass networking, promotion and media creation, product and financial management, community engagement, among other things. Show less

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  CORNER TO CORNER CLEANING LLC

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Commercial Cleaning Project Supervisor

  Commercial Cleaner for an Upscale Club in downtown Minneapolis as well as a manager with Leadership for Corner to Corner Cleaning LLC. In my time I supported the director in supervising projects, maintaining a precise and punctual schedule with clientele, and executing the ground-level business responsibilities within sanitation and cleaning. Self-supervised I arrived on time at 6am, saw through all my tasks and communication needed, and set up the property for business before continuing onto mananagemnt with my director. Show less

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  Hennepin County

  May 2022 - May 2022

  Youth Representative for Hennepin County

  I was offered to be the youth representative in the interview process for an upper level job in the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Sector. From my personal experiences within the criminal justice system, devotion to social justice, and urban upbringing, a mentor of mine named Sierra Frazier offered me to join her team for this interview process. I helped to brainstorm questions, spoke with each interviewee, took notes and answered formal reflection questions, and attended meetings to de brief our thoughts on candidates. This was an intensive week long process where I got to speak up on issues affecting my peers and I and help choose someone I felt has the skillset and heart to enact change in this role. Show less

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  Boys & Girls Clubs of America

  Jun 2022 - now

  Education Specialist

  I serve as an Education Specialist and Youth Leader at the Jerry Gambles Boys and Girls club in North Minneapolis. I assist in every aspect of programming at the club, ranging from athletics, education, to mental health. We work with the kids to cultivate and sustain a safe space for them to thrive in every way, and grow up to be proud of themself and where they come from. I work by leading field trips, creative projects, major events, resolving conflicts, co-leading educational curriculums, attending to the kids' mental health, and generally just playing with them and having fun day to day. BY attending to the youth in this neighborhood, we able to help them avoid other lifestyles and the threat of gun violence that exists beyond the building. Many of us serve as semi-parents and caretakers for the kids and are able to connect with them on a very impactful level. Moving forward more brand partnerships, grant writing, and entrepreneurship projects will be achieved run this role with the help of the President of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities and the Directors at the Clubs. Show less

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  Rambler Brotherhood Project

  Oct 2022 - now

  President

  As President of the Rambler Brotherhood Project, I have led the administration’s newest student success initiative for two consecutive years. RBP supports all men at Loyola to gain academic resources, mental health services, and personal development opportunities. I have taken this group from 6 students to 120 general body members, and currently oversee a leadership board of 25 members. Thus far I’ve organized 14 workshops and events, attended two leadership conferences, worked with the President and Vice President at Loyola to plan out our program, met with statewide and nationwide leaders, and inspired change in the ecosystem of success at Loyola for men of color and men at large. Show less

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  Loyola University Chicago

  Jan 2023 - now

  I serve the student body as a Conflict Resolution Liaison in the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution. I lead and co-lead a variety of restorative justice practices as part of a holistic approach to conduct at Loyola Chicago. Through Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution trainings I am able to connect with students and lead them back on track after a case, and genuinely assist them with their mental wellness by fostering a safe space to be vulnerable and ask for help. I received this position after my own personal experience with this office in which they saw how I responded to the adversity, and thus wanted me on th team to bring a new energy to the space. In addition to that I am the communications lead for all things on social media and promotion in the office, communicating and coordinating events, as well as assisting in putting on the Student Promise Week at Loyola that engages with the student body around safety and community. Show less Created and led the first official meditation class at Loyola Chicago, supported by my 10 years of experience with buddhism and meditation. Weekly I lead, on average 50-60 attendees, in a variety of stretching, meditations, and wellness practices. It is now the most attended group fitness class at Loyola and has been an integral part of student wellness on campus. I have taught a variety of student organizations, and their student bodies, about mediation and led them in specialized classes as well. Show less

  • Lead Conflict Resolution Liaison

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Meditation Instructor

    Aug 2022 - May 2023

  • Certified Personal Trainer

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2023