What Makes Me Qualified to Lead Youth?

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Kenneth D. Cohen II

158-46 75 Avenue

Flushing, NY 11366

347.761.4242 home: 718.591.0258

FNEQYC@aol.com

Objective
It has always been my goal to obtain a position within a company/organization where I can apply my Public Service and organization skills. Additionally my knowledge base is solidly diverse in all areas of customer service and serving the public.


Education
January 2008
CUNY @ York College
Major: Youth Development
Minor: After-School Excellence

August 2006- May 2007
St. John’s University, Queens, New York
Major: Business Management
Minor: Education


Work Experience
Police Athletic League, Hollis, NY
Job Title: Site Monitor
January 2007 – Present
--Facilitate training material
--Collect and submit time sheets for payroll purposes
--Set-up educational and cultural events for teens
--Field Supervisor of eight worksites during the summer
--Direct Supervisor to 20-25 Youth Employees during the school year

Child Center of New York OST @ IS 237
Job Title: Program Specialist
September 2005 – June 2007
--Plan and implement lessons for College Preparation for Middle School Students
--Set-up and chaperone an annual trip for students to Albany
--Head Coach to the boys Basketball Team

Presentations
The After-school Corporation (TASC) – Participated in the design of TASC’s new College Preparation Curriculum and was responsible for designing lessons focusing on goal setting, financial aid, job readiness and career exploration.


Skills
Microsoft Office, Dos, Windows 95, NT, 98,

Certifications
American Red Cross CPR/AED certified

Community Service
July 2007-Present – Vice Chair of NAACP National Youth Work Committee, I am responsible for assisting the committee in creating the policies and action plans of the Youth and College Division.

January 2005-Present – President of NAACP New York State Youth and College Division, As the President I am responsible for overseeing all 20 units across New York State in effectively carrying out the mission of the NAACP.

1991-Present – Co-Founder of 75 Avenue Playground Volunteer Group, Inc. As a member of this organization I help to bring programs & events to the playground and ensure that the maintenance of this playground carried out regularly by NYC Parks & Rec. Because of my commitment, I was given a Parks & Rec. nickname, at the age of 12 by Parks Commissioner Henry J. Stern.

Awards and Acknowledgements
· 2007 NAACP Gloster B. Current Youth Leadership Award (National)
· 2007 NAACP Best Youth State Conference (National)
· 2007 Marine’s Youth Leadership Award (National)
· 2007 NAACP Best Youth State Conference (Regional)
· 2006 NAACP Best Youth State Conference (Regional)
· 2006 NAACP Medgar Evers Youth Leadership Award (Regional)
· 2005 Lewis Howard Latimer Education Scholarship
· 2004 NAACP Paula Brown Edme Youth Leadership Award (State)
· 2004 Concerned African-Americans of Flushing Youth Leadership Award

References furnished upon request