Dominique Bond, MSW

Experience

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  US Army Reserves

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2015

  Transportation (88M)

  I spent 6 years in the US Army Reserves. During this time, I graduated from Warrior Leadership Training and worked in the transportation division. I transported fuel, operated all wheeled vehicles, kept my fellow squad members accountable, performed preventative maintenance checks and services on vehicles, and performed minor maintenance as needed.

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  THE INITIATIVE (Student Organization)

  Apr 2013 - May 2015

  Co-Founder and President

  I am the co-founder and former president of THE INITIATIVE, a student organization at Augusta University that connects college students with volunteer/community service events and opportunities, including the Apollo Night talent show (which raised over $600), a poetry and art show (over $150 raised), a clothing drive for the Boys and Girls Club, etc. I also coordinated a “Safe Kids” Seminar to educate students on child development and how to keep children safe and spoke to seniors at Cross Creek High School during 2014-2016 on how to be a successful college student.The organization has received several awards, including:• 2015-2016 Organization of the Year• 2015-2016 Graduating Senior Service and Leadership award• 2014-2015 Organization of the Year• 2014-2015 Volunteerism and Service of an Organization• 2013-2014 Excellent New Undergraduate Student Organization of the Year Show less

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  Boys & Girls Clubs of America

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  Enrichment Program Staff

  My role at the Boys and Girls Club in Augusta began as a mentor in 2013 at Jamestown Elementary (20 hrs/week) before I became a member of the enrichment program staff. I provided daily programs, services, and activities that were consistent with the organization’s youth development mission and goals for club members. Some of these programs included flag football and basketball, which I coached for boys ages 6-11 years old, and lesson plans that focused on teamwork, focus, and communication. In addition, I incorporated healthy living and active learning in every part of the club experience, emphasizing good nutrition, regular physical activity, and other healthy habits. In January 2014, I received the employee of the month award. It was my experiences at the Boys and Girls Club that ignited my passion for mentoring young people. Show less

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  WNRR 1380AM

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Radio show host for THE STUDENT CENTER show

  I hosted a college radio show called THE STUDENT CENTER for 10 months.

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  Worthy 4 Success

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  Youth Development Specialist

  In this role, I designed and implemented youth wellness programs in schools (Cross Creek High School & Columbia County Alternative School). My goals were to decrease the number of school suspensions and referrals and guide students towards a career suitable for them. To accomplish these goals, I provided coaching services to children and teenagers, set objectives for my mentees to establish expectations for their achievements, assessed each child’s situation to identify problems, and helped each student improve his/her academic performance. In addition, I taught my students coping tools to help them deal with stress, depression, anxiety, and anger. Show less

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  Family YMCA of Greater Augusta

  Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

  Youth Development Counselor

  As a youth development counselor at the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta, I actively engaged with children during all aspects of the program, including curriculum and fitness programs that involved at least 30 minutes of daily aerobic exercise. I facilitated group activities that enhanced leadership, communication, and concentration skills and maintained open communication with children, families, and school administration while escalating any issues regarding rules and regulations to the site director. I also immediately advised the site director/area coordinator of any child/parent/staff issues and documents that were required as well as successfully completed curriculum training. Show less

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  The Renaissance Group

  Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

  Paraprofessional

  At the Renaissance Group, I provided community support/psychosocial rehabilitation services to clients by assisting them with daily life skills and/or behavior management training, aiding them within their homes and the community to allow them to function more safely and independently, and providing emotional support/feedback to my clients. I identified social, economic, recreational, and educational services in the community that would meet clients’ needs and planned, developed, implemented, and evaluated recreational, social, and/or educational activities for clients served by the organization. Show less

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  Ace Ambition LLC

  Apr 2016 - now

  Founder | CEO | Speaker | Personal Development Strategist

  I am the founder and CEO of Ace Ambition, a youth platform that help young men learn how to create their own opportunities and monetize their ideas by providing monthly workshops/seminars that focuses on entrepreneurship, branding, marketing, financial education.

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  CSRA Regional Commission

  Aug 2016 - now

  Aging & Disability Resource Counselor

  The CSRA Regional Commission is an organization that serves in a planning and development capacity for the central Savannah River area by enabling local governments to overcome political boundaries to capitalize on the area’s natural, historical, and demographic assets. As a community options counselor, I help clients understand the options available to them.

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  When Men Open Up

  Jun 2018 - now

  Co Host

  When Men Open Up is a show created to address issues that men often struggle with in silence. Providing a biblical context to personal issues, this show challenges societal norms that have damaged the psyche and personhood of today’s man. Because society has painted an incomplete picture of manhood and masculinity, many men struggle with issues such as: rejection, identity, fatherhood, etc. Providing a contrast to many of today’s societal beliefs, The When Men Open Up podcast will explore these subjects and provide commentary that is applicable and scripturally integral.The Bible declares, “As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend” (Proverbs 27:17, NKJV).The When Men Open Podcast is not exclusive to an all-male audience; however, our primary endeavor is to be a go to resource for men looking for encouragement, strengthening, and sharpening. We believe that when men come into right position; families and communities flourish. We look forward to having you join the discussion. Show less