Aleesha Mathis

12227 Duffield Rd Gaines, MI 48436 (810) 252-0548 | aleesha.mathis@yahoo.com

Career Objective
To obtain a position where I can best utilize the skill sets that I have developed during my college education, various internships/volunteer work, and work experience (e.g., communications, public relations, and leadership).

Work Experience
Italia Gardens, Flint, MI Restaurant/Food Service Waitress Responsibilities include: Preparing and serving food and drink Ensuring 100% customer satisfaction Upkeep and maintenance (cleanliness) of assigned area of restaurant Sept. 2011 Sept. 2013 Aug. 2010 - Present

Lake Fenton Community Schools, Linden, MI Undergraduate General Education Middle School Cheerleading Coach Responsibilities include:

Creating and revising schedules for girls interested in cheerleading Choreographing routines and cheers to perform and football and basketball games Handling monies from fundraising

American Eagle Outfitters, Flint, MI Retail Clothing/Accessories Sales Associate/Cashier

Aug. 2007 Jan. 2011

Responsible for customer service, accuracy of cash transactions and item pricing, floor setups/stocking, and cleanliness of retail area in store Earned the American Eagle Star Award for outstanding job performance and customer service Consistently placed in upper levels of area rankings for new credit account acquisition Given additional responsibility for training and development of new employees Performed community service activities as part of the Jump Start program with elementary school students

Swartz Creek Community Schools, Swartz Creek, MI Undergraduate General Education Tutor/Mentor

Sept. 2008 May 2009

Responsible for ensuring assigned students were completing assignments and performing all school work as required Assisted a particular student in satisfactorily completing last semester of her junior year (gave her the opportunity to proceed to senior status) Given additional responsibility of multiple students to develop and coach

Volunteer Work
Young Life Non-profit Christian Outreach Volunteer Leader Responsibilities include: Planning of club and special events Reaching out to young high school girls to become their leader or mentor Attending special training events to succeed in the mission of Young Life Oct. 2010 - Present

Ropes Intern at Young Lifes Timber Wolf Lake, Lake City, MI Responsibilities include: Trained as a Certified Operator of High Course ropes obstacle courses Lead and trained 33 staff members to be non-certified operators of High Course ropes obstacle courses Made, designed, and revised schedules for each staff member Assisted in the planning of events for the camp and campers Sept. 2013

My Dreams Do Come True Non-profit Organization Volunteer

Lead a group of girls as we organized a dress drive in Flint, to help the needs of those who could not afford to buy homecoming or prom dresses Created PR for the event, such as designing a Facebook page, and press releases Scheduling dates and meeting with those willing to donate Acquired over 75 dresses at the end of a two week campaign period

Education/Training
Swartz Creek High School Swartz Creek, MI High School Diploma 2009

Mott Community College Flint, MI Preparatory coursework for Professional Communications degree

2009-2011

University of Michigan Flint Flint, MI

2011 Present

Pursuing bachelors degree in Professional Communications and Entrepreneurship (projected graduation date early 2014)

References
Don Haley Owner of Italia Gardens Mary Rossmaesler Area Director of Genesee County Young Life Robyn Piper Guest Services of Timber Wolf Lake Walethia Aquil Owner of My Dreams Do Come True