Jamarquan Houston Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, WI, US

Grand Rapids, Michigan, US

• Licensed Educator with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction qualified to teach all subjects and grade levels, from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
• With 6+ years of teaching experience, I am passionate about fostering academic growth, critical thinking, and personal development in students.
• I am currently serving as both an educator and administrative assistant.
• I promote Social Emotional Development (SEL) by creating inclusive, engaging, and student-centered learning environments where adolescent development is emphasized in key areas including emotional, social, cultural.
• I embrace culturally responsive teaching methods to ensure that all students feel seen, heard, valued, safe, and respected in their learning environments while utilizing restorative justice practices and conflict.
• I employ multimodal instruction and experiential learning methods to cater to different learning styles and support varied cognitive processes.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US

• Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs and elevate start-up businesses by adapting industry-leading, innovative business strategies and seamless operational systems.
• Our core values are E.E.O.C. (Equity, Equality, Opportunity, and Contribution), and they guide everything we do at UCA. For this reason, we embrace a gig-based, freelancing model to foster workplace flexibility and.
• UCA is a top-tier management consulting firm that redefines the concept of wealth by delivering exceptional customer service, resources, ideas, expertise, and cutting-edge tools tailored to meet each client’s needs.
• UCA caters to our community through proactive listening and effective communication, while leveraging research, inquiry, sustainability, and asset optimization strategies to drive long-term success.
• To date, UCA has successfully served and made a positive impact on more than 80 clients, contributing to equity improvements amounting to over $1M+ in financial increases, including valued resources, revenues, wages.
• Our services have enabled clients to achieve their desired career advancements, secure dream jobs, obtain promotions and raises, and experience significant financial growth.

• Mission: Dream Within Inc’s mission is to preserve the vibrancy of life's essence by exploring our inner potential and infinite possibilities.
• Vision: We envision enlightened souls reaching self-realization of their greatest “I AM,” while becoming the best versions of themselves through structural stability, experiential learning, boundless imagination.
• Objective: Our ultimate goal is to connect well-rounded, like-minded individuals around safe and sound communities that live in color, so they are fully equipped to consciously shape the reality of their dreams, and.
• Our organization is centered around four, holistic pillars: Dream Innovation, Higher Education & Career Readiness, Healthy Living & Lifestyles, and Environmental Protection. Through these pillars, we provide impactful.
• By going within, we cultivate an open mindset that brings clarity and fresh perspectives, aligning with our core values of peace, love, and joy through mindfulness, meditation, self-discovery, community engagement, and.
• Throughout our journey of growth, we will create vibrant experiences, make ever-lasting memories, and build all-inclusive, sustainable environments through a state of wholeness, integration, balance, and oneness. These.

• With the honor of being an eight-time recipient of external scholarships, I took the initiative in 2018 to establish a nonprofit organization, which reflects my potential to bring my inner world into the outer world.
• I started these initiatives in my senior year of high school with the aim to provide my peers with the same enhanced access to higher education by equipping them with invaluable techniques for crafting compelling.
• I also collaborated and partnered with the College and Career centers to compile a list of scholarships, internships, and resources. In recognition of my contributions, I earned a nomination for the Senior of the Year.
• As the Executive Director of Dream Within Inc., I took charge of overseeing and developing a wide range of initiatives and flagship programs. These offerings encompassed enriching in-person and/or virtual-based.
• Outcomes: Through our in-person workshops and virtual programming, I have had the privilege of mentoring over 20 high school students, as well as providing resources to extend reach in their communities. The mentorship.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• I took initiative and developed efforts for DEIB in alignment with the organization’s mission to change the face and voice of the marketing, advertising industry.
• I managed the operations of programs and projects while planning and coordinating a holistic programming framework encompassing event organization and workshop facilitation, with an emphasis on fostering personal and.
• I actively sourced, recruited, onboarded, evaluated, and trained skilled individuals while forging community alliances, enhancing collaborative initiatives, establishing pathways for future expansion, and implementing.
• I provided orientation, oversight, and leadership to a team consisting of two internship coordinators, and over 20+ high school interns, guiding them in successfully accomplishing projects across multiple agencies.
• I orchestrated opportunities for weekly, experiential learning field trips, and coaching opportunities for interns to connect with other creatives or professionals in the field of entrepreneurship, arts, and culture.
• I actively prioritized the advancement of the organization's mission and values by establishing inclusive environments for BIPOC talent and generating opportunities that aligned with the core principles of exposure.

Seattle, WA, US

• Fortune #2 company.
• As a transformative leader on the operations management team, I set the tone for Amazon's 16 leadership principles while ensuring that our centers fulfilled their promise to be Earth’s most customer-centric company.
• I provided coaching and spearheaded the management of over 50+ direct reports, including an assistant manager, to meet the organization's business requirements across essential performance indicators such as.
• In addition, I regularly established, audited, and monitored relevant metrics to ensure progress and success.
• In my role @ Amazon's fulfillment centers, I played a key role in ensuring operational efficiency by establishing and meeting organizational goals and accountability standards. This involved close collaboration with.
• I took ownership of proactively removing barriers within the vicinity to improve overall customer and associate experience through process improvement, procurement, strategic planning, and performance evaluation.

Milwaukee, WI, US

• Fortune #23 Company.
• As a Private Wealth Management Intern on the Clients' Relations team, I assisted, and supported various projects for Financial Advisors, including reviewing investment reports, conducting stock research, analyzing.
• I multitasked while collaborating with colleagues in the department, managed paperwork, and documentation in a detail-oriented manner to facilitate department operations, including tasks such as opening new accounts.
• I participated in 1-on-1 mentorship, peer meetings, discussion panels, and weekly workshop series on different financial topics to continue sharpening my expertise. In addition, I completed financial literacy courses.
• Outcomes: I delivered a compelling presentation to business executives on the importance of equity and equality, emphasizing how a diverse workplace fosters innovation, enhances decision-making, and strengthens.
• In addition, I volunteered in our communities during Baird Gives Back week, while also advocating for more employment opportunities.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US

• I collaborated with MPS Schools, A.L.I.V.E. Inc., and MKE Fellows to deliver virtual academic instruction, and support to individuals and small groups affected by the changes in the learning environment due to COVID.
• Our focus was on preparing, advancing, or providing remedial assistance to students in specific academic areas, using a trauma-informed care approach.
• I designed and implemented remote instruction and curriculum for a group of over 10 students at Metcalfe Elementary School. Leveraging virtual reality learning tools such as Google Video Call, presentation software.
• In the role of a learning coach, I provided support in various areas including developing effective test-taking strategies, promoting social-emotional learning, and offering tutoring and mentoring services. Through.
• Outcomes: I received two honors for my contributions in this project: 1) Thelma A. Sias Fellow of Distinction Award presented by Milwaukee Urban League and MKE Fellows for my efficacious leadership and community.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US

• As a STATE AmeriCorps member serving a 6-month term of community service, I did the following to empower and inspire all of our youth:
• I strategized, coordinated, and led engaging interactive activities and individual/small group programs focused on Social Emotional Learning, specifically designed for youth aged 4-18. These programs were conducted.
• In my role as a Social Emotional Learning coach, I created and executed curriculum and lesson plans based on the Positive Action approach. These plans centered around fostering essential skills such as self-awareness.
• I organized and led a wide array of workshops, each focusing on critical life skills. Topics included mindfulness, meditation, academic success strategies, healthy lifestyles, and civic engagement. By integrating.
• These workshops achieved an outstanding participation rate of 94%, which reflected the youth’s enthusiasm and engagement with the material. As a result of these initiatives, many students demonstrated enhanced social.

Milwaukee, WI, US

• As a 6th-grade teacher at Notre Dame School of Milwaukee for the summer school program through the Center for Urban Teaching Inc., I was dedicated to creating a transformative learning experience for my students. My.
• I actively participated in weekly, 3-hour professional development sessions with fellow educators, which focused on role-play, capacity-building, and innovative teaching methodologies to refine my abilities.
• I designed and implemented a tailored classroom schedule that fostered a structured, yet dynamic learning environment, which balanced academic rigor with opportunities for creativity and imagination.
• I developed and delivered comprehensive, interactive lesson plans that were student-centered for core subjects, including math, science, English, reading, and spiritual development, incorporating various strategies to.
• I provided clear, effective, and engaging instruction with an emphasis on student understanding while utilizing a variety of teaching methods, including hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and direct.
• I built a safe, welcoming, and productive learning environment based on mutual respect through the cultivation of classroom culture, procedures, and routines, while employing a trauma-informed care approach that.

Milwaukee, WI, US

• 2nd and 3rd shift - Patrolling residence halls for safety, attending to front desk area, assisting residents with basic needs, maintaining work space, checking in guests and filling out necessary documents for incidents.

Pasadena, California, US

• As a Host at Applebee’s, I was the first person guests seen when they walked through the door, and it was a pleasure to ensure everyone felt welcomed and valued from the moment they arrived.
• To ensure guests had the best experience, I greeted and seated guests with a smile in a timely fashion, while balancing their preferences and maintaining a clean, warm, and inviting atmosphere that set the tone for.
• I uplifted my team with humor and positive encouragement, while following proper procedures, etiquette, and workplace policies for compliance.
• I actively listened and removed barriers for over 50+ guest requests and concerns daily, while addressing them promptly to ensure the highest scores on customer satisfaction surveys.
• I collaborated closely with servers, kitchen staff, and bartenders, assisting with table preparation and setting up proper channels for clear communication to maintain an efficient, smooth operation.
• I proactively shared promotions and menu items, enhancing the guest experience while supporting restaurant goals of increased feedback and sales.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US

• As a customer champion, I greeted, and assisted 60+ customers daily in a friendly and approachable manner, ensuring a positive shopping experience by answering questions, providing product information, and helping with.
• As an all-round, flexible associate on the sales team, I took on various roles, including restocking, assisting with store cleanliness, and helping in different departments during peak times.
• I actively contributed to Goodwill’s mission by promoting the impact of donations, helping customers understand how their purchases support local job training, and community programs.
• I maintained an organized, clean, and visually appealing store by effectively color coordinating, stocking, and arranging items on the sales floor, ensuring that all products and merchandise were easy to locate.
• I operated the cash register, processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently, successfully reported incidents, and handled returns/exchanges with professionalism and care.
• I accepted, sorted, and priced donations, ensuring they met the store's quality standards and were ready for display, while also educating customers on how their donations support Goodwill's mission.

Bachelor Of Liberal Arts - Ba, Ba In Business Administration, Minor In Communications

Certificate In Managing Remote Teams, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Certificate In Health And Wellness