Kelsy Marks

Experience

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  St. Cloud State University

  Aug 2014 - May 2017

  Lead Peer Career Advisor - Career Center

  •Enhanced the ability to communicate effectively while providing constructive feedback to students, alumni, and colleagues •Displayed a high level of professionalism and respect while interacting with employers who attend SCSU Career Services sponsored events•Demonstrated leadership skills and confidence while individually leading appointments to revise and review resumes and cover letters with students for 30 or 50 minute appointments

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  Texas Roadhouse

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2019

  Server

  •Actively participate in various volunteering and fundraising opportunities – raised money for Camp Ripley to be put towards their family assistance program which helps provide for military members and their families •Engage with customers on a friendly, caring level while meeting company standards of quality customer service

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  Boys & Girls Clubs of America

  Apr 2016 - May 2017

  Youth Development Specialist

  • Increased the ability to problem solve by resolving conflicts between culturally diverse children ages 5 – 18 years• Practiced direct intervention skills when working with children to redirect escalating behaviors• Effectively monitored approximately 30 children per shift, ensuring a fun, safe environment wasmaintained• Developed professional, working relationships with club members to uphold the mission of the Boys & Girls Club• Planed and implemented a wide variety programming actives to keep 15 – 30 children engaged at a time Show less

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  ST CLOUD AREA FAMILY YMCA

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  Visitation Supervisor

  • Directly supervise visitations and exchanges between children, ages 0 – 17, and a non-custodial party• Electronically document all case notes about visitations to be reviewed by case managers, courts, and other legal parties• Collaborate with social workers, parent educators, guardian ad litems, etc. to ensure best practices are being used during visitations for the welfare of the child

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  The Bridge for Youth

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Intern
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  Boys and Girls Club of America

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator

  • Creatively reviewed, designed, and facilitated curriculum for groups aimed at instilling” healthy habits” in members 5 – 18 years of age • Tracked and monitored member progress and development; assessed the needs of both individual members, as well as the group and made adjustments accordingly • Created an environment that facilitated the achievement of positive youth development, while providing guidance and role modeling to members