Kenneth Best
Philadelphia
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Men of Courage, enhancing youth engagement and team productivity.I excel in critical thinking and job managing skills . Achieved significant improvements in program development and employee performance through innovative strategies and a strong work ethic
- Safe serve certification
- Featured on fox 29 for my achievements in (men of courage)
- Awarded the democratic deliberation from my school
- Worker of the month 2x at solutions 12th street
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Leader
Men of Courage
01.2020 - Current
- Served as a positive role model for young individuals, demonstrating responsible decision-making skills and ethical behavior.
- Collaborated with other Youth Leaders to create a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Encouraged youth to explore talents and interests, and assisted in developing individualized plans to foster personal growth.
- Developed rapport with young participants, providing support and guidance in their personal challenges.
- Mentored young individuals, emphasizing the importance of goal-setting and selfimprovement.
- Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating interactive games and team-building activities.
- Participated in regular meetings with leadership team to discuss strategies, challenges and successes.
- Empowered young people by offering them opportunities to lead group discussions or present on topics they were passionate about.
- Assisted in designing youth programs to foster personal growth and leadership development.
- Engaged youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
Canvasser
Black Men Vote
03.2024 - 05.2025
Supervisor
Solutions 12th Street
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted performance reviews to support employee development.
- Increased customer satisfaction with streamlined service procedures.
- Developed training programs for enhanced employee performance.
- Trained staff on best practices to enhance service delivery.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
Laborer
American Constructions Generals LLC
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions or other external factors affecting productivity.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
Camp Counselor
City of Atlanta
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Guided campers in developing social skills, fostering friendships and teamwork.
- Encouraged participation through interactive discussions to build camper enthusiasm.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors by sharing ideas, improving camp experiences.
- Conducted regular checks for identifying potential hazards to ensure camper safety.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Constitution Highschool
Philadelphia, PA06.2024
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Great communication
- Community service
- Fundraising events
- Financial management
- Understanding
- Calm tempered
Timeline
Supervisor
Solutions 12th Street
06.2024 - 12.2024
Canvasser
Black Men Vote
03.2024 - 05.2025
Laborer
American Constructions Generals LLC
05.2023 - 09.2023
Camp Counselor
City of Atlanta
06.2022 - 08.2022
Youth Leader
Men of Courage
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Constitution Highschool
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