Joseph M. Yusuf

1875 Tubman Road, SE

Washington, D.C. 20020 240-316-0362

Joseph.yusuf@udc.edu

To obtain a challenging position that allows me to utilize my current skills to assist in advancing a business that offers a stable employment opportunity. I am also eager to learn new knowledge and gain experiences that enhance my professional growth.

Skills

Facilitation Youth development Mentoring

Leadership Communication Detail-oriented

EDUCATION University of the District of Columbia Community College Washington, D.C. Associate Degree, expected spring 2016 SEPTEMBER 2014–PRESENT

Professional Experience Cardozo Education Campus Washington, D.C. Youth Developer MARCH 2016–PRESENT

Facilitate fitness activities. Assist youth with their homework. Perform clerical duties as assigned.

D.C. Prevention Center Washington, D.C. Consultant JANUARY 2016–MARCH 2016

Program director of the Youth Network that focuses on reducing drugs, alcohol, and tobacco use among other youth within Washington, DC.

Facilitate workshops. Perform clerical duties as assigned.

Community Schools Washington, D.C. Consultant JUNE 2015–AUGUST 2015

Created a fitness program for students who wanted to become more fit and healthier Lead a running group Developed a curriculum for the fitness program

AmeriCorps Washington, D.C. Athletic Coach AUGUST 2014–JULY 2015

Assists children in grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th complete homework in afterschool environment. Coaches sports activities to elementary children and promotes healthy living and positive youth

development. Tutor 10 to 15 students on a daily basis.

Latin American Youth Center Washington, D.C. Program Assistant AUGUST 2014–NOVEMBER 2014

Assists Student Program Facilitator in recruitment of youth to participate in Youth Prevention Leadership Corps Program.

Creates flyers and information to be distributed at community education events.

D.C. Prevention Center Washington, D.C. Intern OCTOBER 2013–JUNE 2014

Facilitated ice breakers and planned group activities for youth aged 15-18 in afterschool setting. Performed clerical duties as assigned.

Youth In Action Washington, D.C. Intern/Participant NOVEMBER 2012–JUNE 2014

Educated youth and families about the effects of drugs and alcohol at community events. Attended and participated in customer service and communication workshops

Volunteer Teens Run DC JANUARY 2014–PRESENT

Provide one-on-one guidance and encouragement to TRDC youth as they work to succeed in running and life.

Regularly participate in Saturday practices, races, & volunteering events. Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America NOVEMEMBER 2012–PRESENT

Participated in the youth leadership trainings with the National Youth Leadership Institute. Give a speech at the annual drug-free kid’s dinner. Participated in the Photo Voice documentary.