Duane R. Baptiste

Experience

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  Unique People Services

  Jul 2010 - Aug 2010

  Seasonal Intern Case Worker

  Served as intern case worker in housing shelter for low-income and homeless individuals diagnosed with AIDSResponsible for identity checks on incoming and outgoing residents in the buildingSupervised office space and answered and recorded phone calls for staff Dealt with residents in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalismConducted apartment visits and perform other duties as assigned

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  Allegheny College

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Seasonal Research Assisant

  Collaborated with one of the professors in the psychology department in conducting research on racial and ethnic identity under the supervision of college. Hypothesized that an individual is more likely to conform if they are not conscious of their racial and ethnic identity.Designed the social experiment with equipment and scales provided by the department.Managed all form submissions, literature and data collection

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  Southern Queens Park Association

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

  Seasonal Junior Camp Counselor

  Supervised a large class of 40 students to ensure the health safety and well-being of participants.Designed age-appropriate activities that actively engaged students academically while exploring interests and hobbiesMaintained knowledge about campers health conditions and dietary restrictionsEnforced camp safety rules and regulations on and off camp groundsMaintained accurate documentation including student attendance, sign in/out forms, behavior, incident and accident reports Show less

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  Private Residence

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2016

  Private Tutor

  Met with student for one-on-one tutoring to support academic growthPrepared materials and lesson plans prior to sessionsTutored in first grade level reading, writing, spelling and mathCommunicate directly with the student’s parents concerning progressAssisted student with class homework and projects in social studies, science, history and other subjectsImproved grades since first encounter with student

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  Logan Business Concepts, Inc.

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  Account Executive

  Door-to-door sales agent for Verizon FiOS campaignResponsible for assigned territory to solicited orders for new or upgraded servicesExceeded company goals by 40%Assisted in training of new and entry-level employeesCompleted customer orders and weekly sales activity reportsPerformed other job related duties as required

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  ALDO Group

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  Inventory Specialist

  Remove store merchandise from truck and compare against packing list to verify contentsReview and investigate invoices for accuracy, completeness, and resolve any inventory-related discrepanciesResponsible for confirming inventory adjustments in company computer system and reporting all findings to store managerCoordinate movement of products from receiving to shipping and other designated areas

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  CUNY York College

  Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

  Continuing Education Teacher

  Responsible for teaching the Sciences, including mathematics to a classroom of high school and adult studentsFlexible teaching style that accommodates to student’s individual learning styles as well as group settingDesigned instructional lessons that are directly related to exam content as well as skill developmentCreated an organized and supportive classroom setting where students can actively engage in a group discussion and show a mutual respect for teacher and one another.

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  Equus Workforce Solutions

  Jul 2016 - Nov 2021

  Project Director