Kalesia Yates

I was born in Grand Forks AFB, ND, but currently live in Mascoutah, Illinois. I graduated in May 2013 from the University of Illinois at Chicago with my degree in psychology with an applied concentration. After graduating I decided to start my own business providing dog walking services. This job allowed me to enhance my time management and interpersonal skills. I also began a job with Gads Hill Center, but soon after decided it was time for me to focus on starting a family, which led me back to the metro Saint Louis area. I am currently pursuing my B.A in Secondary Mathematics Education. I am a passionate women and children advocate committed to aiding these communities through education and career development. As an advocate with my 60 hours of sexual assault advocacy training, I have had hands on experience with helping others. My longest job as a supervisor for UIC Parking, while not in the social service sector, it required me to organize and run parking events and manage a staff of about twenty students. I enjoy working with the public and have training in Microsoft Office Suite and PASW/SPSS. I am familiar with data entry and type 45 wpm. I obtained excellent verbal and written communication skills through my courses and extensive customer service training. I have great organization skills and I am able to handle any task put in front of me. Also, I am very flexible about my schedule and punctuality is extremely important to me. My goal in life is to be an advocate for populations that can't help themselves. Women and children that have been put in difficult situations and just need a helping hand to make it to the next stepping stone in life.