Joseph Seck

Experience

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  Cedar Avenue Family Practice

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2011

  Responsible for sanitizing each room, sweeping, mopping, taking out the trash and organizing the office so that it was presented better. Attended to the demanding needs of a thorough and sanitary office including weekly vacuuming, sanitation schedule, trash removal, glass and window cleaning, etc.

  • Custodian

    Sept 2009 - Jun 2011

  • Custodian

    Sept 2009 - Jun 2011
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  Broadway Dance Center

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Intern

  Work-study, dancing, professional behavior,

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  TAYPE(Theatre Askew Youth Performance Experience

  Oct 2011 - Sept 2015

  Actor

  Collaborated with other fellow members, created a original script where each member had their own scene, was responsible for choreographing and staging the ending number tying in themes of social justice, queer identity and group dynamics.

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  Ministry with Community

  May 2013 - Sept 2013

  Volunteer

  Aid in serving breakfast on sundays regularly, be kind and courteous to the MWC members, serve coffee and make preparations for the lunch serving time.

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  Kalamazoo Gay and Lesbian Resource Center

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  Kalamazoo Pride Volunteer

  Gave demographic surveys to willing participants who attended the pride event. Each survey was digitalized on a tablet device

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  Western Michigan University

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  Lifeguard, First Aid and Water Module Certified

  save peoples lives, conduct drills, be a responsible and alert individual

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  Harvey Milk High School

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2021

  Alumni Coordinator

  Coordinate events throughout the year geared towards alumni woh have graduated from HMI & HMHS/HMS. Events typically in the works or have been planned are Marches, parades, dinner events. The use of social media, group pages and other outlets helps to reach out alumni. Emphasis is on building community and connections for ones who are not in the programs at HMI nor at school anymore at HMHS.

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  Young People's Day Camp

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Lifeguard/WSI Instructor

  Instructed children ages 5-14 how to swim, improve and perform strokes and learn techniques and skills to make them better adept and stronger swimmers.As a lifeguard i monitored and surveilled the pool and prevented risky behaviors and actions from turning into bigger problems.

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  YMCA of Long Island

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2014

  Lifeguard/Instructor Aid

  Aided in the classes, monitored the pool and inspected water levels, cleaning, and other duties

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  Interference Archive

  Nov 2016 - Jun 2017

  Exhibitions Curator Gender & Sexual Violence Exhibition

  Located, classified and evaluated archival materials for the current exhibition. As part of an upper division course for Women Studies. Recently published as a book.

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  Northeast Queer College Collective

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  Writing & Development Intern

  Developed articles and gave input suggestions on polishing website features as well as collaboration with other interns on projects, outreach to college students and ways to incorporate more of our organization into the annual NE LGBTA College Conference

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  Queer Detainee Empowerment Project (QDEP)

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Communications Intern

  • Coordinated and facilitated the hotline twice a week, managed social media outlets & operated campaigns for QDEP. Helped organize the annual #QI4 Conference as well as volunteer services, detention center visitations and interviews for the podcast. Attended relevant events & contributed articles pertaining to the mission & cause of QDEP.

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  Stony Brook University

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Research Assistant
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  Hetrick-Martin Institute

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2017

  HYA Fellow

  Assisted with duties around the office, enhanced my personal narrative, gave input at workshops/town halls, and provided empirical data to stakeholder’s staff and others as well as policy & advocacy recommendations for my final presentation to improve the organization

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  Gap

  May 2018 - Aug 2019

  Sales Associate

  Confidently and proactively helped resolve issues for customers and balance a number of customers in a busyretail environment.▪ Maintain store expectations to improve customer shopping experience.▪ Accomplish floor replenishment and transport as needed to guarantee client satisfaction and size availability.▪ Contribute to a constructive work environment by consistently treating all Gap Brand workers and shoppers withrespect.

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  Community Initiatives for Visiting Immigrants in Confinement (CIVIC)

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  Youth Reporter

  Youth Reporting Fellows will conduct research on immigration detention and produce at least 3 articles or photo essays on detention facilities or communities affected by detention to be published in CIVIC’s publication IMM Print. Each Fellow will receive guidance in developing writing skills, individual coaching to help build your journalism skills, recognition on CIVIC’s website as a Fellow and visibility.

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  Lutheran Care Center

  Oct 2018 - May 2019

  Social Work Intern

  Administered assessments in intervening, recording & evaluating a resident’s memory, mood & cognition▪ Documented a patient’s psychosocial history and subsequent information in Electronic Medical Records▪ Participated in care plan meetings while scribing relevant information to be entered into patient’s chart.▪ Contributed valuable input and feedback as part of an interdisciplinary team in a sub acute rehab nursing home

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  Hannaford Supermarkets

  Mar 2020 - Sept 2021

  Expeditor/Produce Clerk/Center store Clerk

   Managed and scanned out online orders, assist customers with pickups through phone communication and in person interactions Monitored the performance and tasks of HTG associates during scheduled shifts  Utilize strong customer service skills to ensure customer loyalty long term.

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  ASCEND Mental Wellness

  Jul 2020 - now

  Residential Specialist

  • Encouraged effective communication, personal and interpersonal awareness and independence amongst residents from two mental health facilities.• Provided behavioral intervention when necessary and worked with residents to utilize self-control/improved coping skills in de-escalation.• Supervised resident self-administration of medications as indicated by program.

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  Target

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2023

  Warehouse Worker

  Collaborated with other team members on a conveyor line building pallets, excessing boxes and unloading trailersCertified in four different heavy machine equipments including RC Forklift, Clamp, RC Slip and Order PickerResponsible for a door on the docks and unloading, tagging, and staging product to be taken elsewhere in the warehouse.In warehousing, gathered boxes form different pallets down aisles and putting boxes away in the aisles.

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  LifeWorks Community Action

  Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

  Social Work Intern

  Assisted people in tax preparation services, internal and external referrals for those on the wait list.Responsible for phone correspondence and side projects as needed.Worked with clients within a mobility mentoring framework and the bridge to self sufficiency model.

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  Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN)

  Aug 2023 - May 2024

  Social Work Intern

  Assessed, evaluated and intervened with individuals from a multitude of backgrounds and mental health conditionsCo-Facilitate and help run a group based on assisting individuals dealing with depressive symptomsAssisted in client outreach, data entry and treatment plans.