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Education
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Baridudunne Kpuinen

Memphis

Summary

Recreation Leader with expertise in planning and managing community recreational programs. Proven leadership and communication skills enhance participant engagement and satisfaction. Developed inclusive programming that addresses diverse community needs. Proficient in problem-solving, team building, and time management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recreation Leader

City of Memphis
Memphis
03.2013 - Current
  • Conducted and organized recreational programs for diverse participants, including camps and special events.
  • Fostered strong relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and community members through excellent customer service.
  • Opened and secured assigned facilities to facilitate program operations.
  • Submitted timely reports and maintained accurate records as required by management.
  • Attended mandatory meetings and training sessions for professional development.
  • Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures.
  • Provided administrative support for recreational programs.
  • Mentored staff and students in safety procedures and protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Assisted with smooth and efficient transitions between arrival, room periods, activities, field trips, snacks and departures.
  • Facilitated team building exercises among participants to promote positive relationships.

Dance Coach

Dynamic Pearls of Essence
Memphis
07.2016 - Current
  • Coordinated and executed dance recitals, achieving high participant satisfaction and seamless events.
  • Instructed diverse group classes, promoting teamwork and collaboration across various dance styles.
  • Developed personalized training programs tailored to student skill levels for optimal progress.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments, delivering constructive feedback for enhancement.
  • Mentored junior coaches on effective teaching techniques and student engagement strategies.
  • Facilitated workshops to advance dance techniques and encourage ongoing learning among students.
  • Managed class schedules and logistics, maximizing facility utilization for increased participation.
  • Assisted with costume design and selection for competitions, ensuring cohesive presentation.

Patient Care Aide

Baptist East Hospital
02.2019 - 10.2022
  • Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
  • Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
  • Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
  • Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
  • Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
  • Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
  • Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare.

Caregiver

Always Best Care
10.2018 - 03.2021
  • Established strong client relationships to ensure a stable support system.
  • Monitored physical and mental conditions, including intake, output, and exercise levels.
  • Maintained detailed case notes to track resident progress and overall condition.
  • Promoted client independence in achieving daily living skills.
  • Accompanied clients on medical appointments and other outings.
  • Provided companionship, engaging clients in meaningful conversations and activities.
  • Facilitated self-care education by adapting tasks to accommodate disabilities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to tailor care based on individual needs.

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
Memphis
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans for preschool students.
  • Supported daily classroom activities to foster a positive learning environment.
  • Supervised children during playtime, ensuring safety and encouraging social interaction.
  • Prepared educational materials and resources for hands-on learning experiences.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and classroom events.
  • Collaborated with team members to implement curriculum standards and guidelines.
  • Organized classroom supplies and maintained an orderly learning space for students.
  • Observed student behavior to identify individual needs and support emotional growth.
  • Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
  • Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules, and maintain safety.
  • Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
  • Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
  • Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.

Recruiter Assistant

Southwest Community College
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
  • Greet persons entering the establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
  • Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
  • Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
  • Perform administrative support tasks, such as proofreading, transcribing handwritten information, operating calculators, or computers to work with pay records, invoices, balance sheets, or other documents.
  • Sought out and stirred up passive candidates through phone calls, emails, networking, internet searches, and social media.

Assistant Classroom Teacher

Southwest Community College
Memphis
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Collaborated with staff to implement school-wide initiatives effectively.
  • Assisted lead teacher in crafting lesson plans and engaging classroom activities.
  • Provided support to struggling learners by reinforcing class concepts.
  • Coordinated small group instruction, boosting student participation and interest.
  • Maintained safe classroom environment, ensuring compliance with policies.
  • Observed student behavior, reporting issues for appropriate intervention.
  • Managed classroom resources, guaranteeing material availability for lessons.
  • Communicated with parents about academic progress and important events.
  • Facilitated team building activities aimed at fostering collaboration among classmates.

Education

Certified EKG Technician (CET) Program -

BLUE CARE MEDICAL ACADEMY
Southaven, MS
05.2021

Cosmetology

Tennessee Slay University
6825 Winchester Rd
05-2018

Associate of Applied Science -

SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY College
5983 Macon Cove
05-2017

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Skills

  • Program development and operation
  • Customer service and relations
  • Event coordination and management
  • Safety management and first aid
  • Administrative support and organization
  • Mentoring and coaching skills
  • Effective communication strategies
  • Time management techniques
  • Classroom organization and supervision
  • Youth behavior management

Certification

Certified Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician

Relative Experience

  • Quality patient care
  • Excellent clinical capabilities
  • Excellent communication and observation skills
  • Strong physical stamina
  • Empathy, compassion
  • Abilities with adhering to set rules and protocol
  • Familiar with medical terminology
  • Know Infection Control protocols
  • Understanding of patient’s rights
  • Maintaining confidentiality

Certifications Training

  • Basic Life Support, 01/31/22
  • EKG Technician-Program Completion, 05/21
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET through NHA), 05/25/23

Languages

Gokana
Native/ Bilingual

References

Gary Greer 901-428-4733

John Lowe 901-830-6064

Anesha Gaither 901-315-3117

Jessie McClain 901-691-3570

Monica Taylor 901-690-9281

Timeline

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
01.2020 - 12.2020

Patient Care Aide

Baptist East Hospital
02.2019 - 10.2022

Caregiver

Always Best Care
10.2018 - 03.2021

Assistant Classroom Teacher

Southwest Community College
08.2016 - 04.2017

Dance Coach

Dynamic Pearls of Essence
07.2016 - Current

Recruiter Assistant

Southwest Community College
08.2015 - 05.2017

Recreation Leader

City of Memphis
03.2013 - Current

Certified EKG Technician (CET) Program -

BLUE CARE MEDICAL ACADEMY

Cosmetology

Tennessee Slay University

Associate of Applied Science -

SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY College

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education

University of Memphis

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