grayson bourke

currently studying to receive a Master of Science degree in Political Science through the Illinois State University's Applied Community and Economic Development program.

oversaw the near tripling of the Havenwoods Youth Crew from 2017 to 2018, from five to fourteen teenagers ages fourteen to seventeen - trained, supervised and monitored the social, mental and professional development of teenagers in Mayor Barrett's Earn and Learn Summer Work Experience - developed, created and co-facilitated Career Development workshops focused on career exploration, resume building, professional etiquette and workplace communication - coordinated weekly garbage cleanups, community garden projects, neighborhood outreach, and helped conduct a weekly concert series in the community called Rhythm and Blooms

* In addition to the responsibilities of a traditional Youth Advisor: * manage a team of five individuals in a school-based, nonprofit setting * assisted with the development and coordination of programs, including starting an afterschool program focused on nutrition, exercise, and healthy living * built working relationships with school administration, teachers, and mental health professionals in order to help Milwaukee Violence Free Zone grow and succeed * implemented initiatives related to mindfulness, self-awareness, and nutrition access

* manage a caseload of twenty seven at-risk students at James Madison Academic Campus * mentor youth by providing academic support, one on one interventions, and conflict mediation * develop youth potential through whole school, whole child support as well as individual mentoring * assist school administration, school safety and teachers in hall, class and cafeteria monitoring * utilizing relationship building techniques to help youth reach their highest efficacy

* responsible for the training, development and mentoring of 35 youth workers ages 14 * 19 * imagined, developed, and authored a comprehensive Culinary Arts curriculum * designed and taught a Resume Building workshop to youth * create a weekly youth worker schedule and ensure youth workforce is following Running Rebels policies * cultivate meaningful relationships with at-risk young men and assist them in finding career pathways

* Coordinated, managed and developed a Youth Crew of five young men ages 14 * 17 in Milwaukee's Earn & Learn summer work experience. * Designed and delivered Career Readiness Workshops on Thursdays for the Youth Crew * Facilitated community garbage cleanups, community outreach, Rhythm and Blooms Concert Series, and community gardening

* Delivered high-impact academic interventions in small group and one-on-one sessions in a high needs public high school * Implemented English Language Arts and Math strategies to get over ten students on track and on time * Mentored five students on behavior, goal-setting and character development * Designed, implemented and executed a Community Garbage Cleanup at James Madison Academic Campus, involving over 100 students, staff and City Year Americorps members

* Supervised bartenders and cooks from a managerial perspective * Delivered exceptional customer service * Worked as a dishwasher, line cook, grill cook, bartender and assistant bar manager, helping me understand the inner workings and teamwork necessary to succeed in a restaurant setting

* Delivered high-impact presentations related to the United Way mission of achieving health, education and financial stability for local residents * Served as a primary liason to over twenty businesses in Greater Milwaukee * Collaborated with company ambassadors to achieve employee and workplace giving goals * Utilized incentives, special events and marketing materials to develop a high-impact campaign ethos