Christopher Pender Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Leading refugee youth mentoring initiatives that bridge cultural gaps and foster meaningful connections between local volunteers and refugee youth. Developing and implementing comprehensive mentoring programs that support the successful integration of refugee, second migrant, and asylee youth in the Greater Cincinnati area.Key Achievements:- Established strategic partnerships with 3 key local schools, successfully building a mentoring network of 10 trained volunteers serving 15 refugee youth within the first 6 months- Designed and facilitated comprehensive cultural competency training programs for volunteer mentors, resulting in a 25% increase in youth participant retention- Developed innovative program adjustments that enhanced value delivery while exceeding quantitative targets, leading to improved engagement from both mentors and mentees- Built and maintained vital community partnerships in neighborhoods with significant refugee and asylee populations, creating sustainable support networks- Collaborated with Catholic Charities volunteer staff to create streamlined recruitment and training processes, ensuring quality mentor-mentee matches

Newport, Kentucky, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Leading youth development and digital media initiatives at a community-focused church in Cincinnati's historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Spearheading programs that combine educational enrichment with community engagement while managing our digital presence and outreach strategies.Key Achievements:- Orchestrated large-scale community youth outreach projects, successfully managing and coordinating teams of 50+ volunteers to deliver impactful programs- Pioneered our digital transformation during COVID-19, establishing and managing comprehensive livestream operations reaching 500+ weekly viewers across Facebook and Zoom platforms- Designed and implemented a two-year youth enrichment curriculum focused on personal development and leadership skills- Strengthened organizational safety protocols by revamping the volunteer handbook with enhanced child safety measures and clear boundary guidelines- Created and executed structured two-week summer programs, including volunteer training, role assignment, and conflict resolution protocols

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Assess client issues and troubleshoot solution based. Document changes and new revisions to protocols.Research innovations to establish practices for improvement.Maintain healthy and beneficial relationships with clients as their needs are addressed.

Clarkston, Georgia

Site Leader developing community relations among volunteers, youth and their surrounding environments. ● Tutoring community children from 7th -12th grade● Management of volunteers and students during office hours.● Curriculum development and implementation over 2 academic years.

Lawrenceville, Ga

Lead Medical Assistant ensuring patients obtained quality care and fully understood their future health plan. -Intake and patient interviews. -Patient pre-op examination and procedure fluoroscopy.-Training new employees of the procedures and duties of the position. -Maintaining inventory of surgical center and supplies.

Atlanta, Ga

Vocational Specialist● Vocational workshop curriculum development and execution with a group between 3-10 individuals.● Interview and Resume Coaching. Resident Adviser ● Active engagement with youth. Developing interpersonal skills of youth ages 18-21. ● Guiding youth towards healthy techniques in resolving conflict. Music Program Coordinator ● Development of music program for shelter of 50 youth with a budget of $10,000 over 2 years.

Atlanta, Ga

Office Assistant ● Data Entry● Filing and Copying● Completing Special Projects as assigned by leadership● Delivering and sorting mail and packages.