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Ricketa Lott

Chicago,IL

Summary

To obtain a position in a welcoming environment, where my excellent communication skills, detail oriented, and friendly disposition can best be utilized

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Staff

Windy City Fieldhouse
03.2025 - Current
  • Handled crowd control professionally, maintaining a safe environment for all event attendees and staff members.
  • Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas, and organized supplies.
  • Helped create memorable experiences by actively engaging with guests during interactive program elements.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.

Building Service Worker- Janitor

University of Illinois, UIC
08.2019 - 03.2025

Upheld sanitary conditions within all designated building zones like labs, learning centers, and clinical areas.

Executed comprehensive cleaning tasks with attention to detail which includes high and low dusting, sweeping and mopping floors as well as removing any debris or trash.

Refilled restroom essentials including paper towels, toilet paper, and hand soap.

Student Intern

DHD 400/ DPOC
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organization, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience.
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Gained exposure to various aspects of the industry through active participation in company events, workshops, and training sessions during the internship period.
  • Developed time-management skills through balancing multiple assignments while consistently meeting deadlines during the internship period.

Student Observation and Research

DHD 301
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, and schedules.
  • Enhanced classroom experience by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools.
  • Completed rigorous readings as directed to support learning goals.
  • Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.

Case Study Observations

Epsy 446
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Facilitated a case study project through interviewing a teenager.

Corporate Event Staff

Windy City Fieldhouse
05.2013 - 01.2014
  • Supervised children during outdoor activities
  • Taught children the rules of sports activities including teamwork and respect
  • Assisted in coordinating events such as: Barmitzvahs, Birthday parties, and corporate team challenges, etc

Counselor (volunteer)

Keystone Baptist Church
04.2004 - 07.2004
  • Supervised children during outdoor activities
  • Taught children the rules of sports activities including teamwork and respect
  • Played football, basketball, and other sports with children

Education

B.S Degree - Disability And Human Development

University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
05.2024

A.S Degree -

Harold Washington College
Chicago, Illinois
05.2021

H.S -

Phoenix Military Academy
Chicago, Illinois
05.2008

Skills

  • Accurate and proficient typist
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Word and Excel as well as the Internet
  • Customer-focused
  • Reliable, flexible, determined and eager to learn
  • Strong interest in helping and working with others
  • Motivated to learn new skills through on the job training

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Timeline

Event Staff

Windy City Fieldhouse
03.2025 - Current

Student Intern

DHD 400/ DPOC
01.2024 - 05.2024

Student Observation and Research

DHD 301
08.2023 - 12.2023

Case Study Observations

Epsy 446
06.2023 - 07.2023

Building Service Worker- Janitor

University of Illinois, UIC
08.2019 - 03.2025

Corporate Event Staff

Windy City Fieldhouse
05.2013 - 01.2014

Counselor (volunteer)

Keystone Baptist Church
04.2004 - 07.2004

B.S Degree - Disability And Human Development

University of Illinois at Chicago

A.S Degree -

Harold Washington College

H.S -

Phoenix Military Academy
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