Sakhia Jones
@sakhiajones
Experienced transportation and youth services professional skilled in route planning and youth development.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced transportation driver and youth development worker with a proven record in route planning, event coordination, and maintaining safe environments for youth. I have led and assisted sports and recreation programs, managed technical event setups, and provided reliable long-haul delivery services using advanced route-planning tools.
I combine strong customer-service and relationship-building skills with practical leadership experience from juvenile detention and parks & recreation roles. I prioritize safety, problem-solving, and timely execution while supporting team operations and contributing to rehabilitation and skill-building efforts for young people.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Planned and executed long-haul deliveries using advanced route-planning and GPS tools to optimize schedules, reduce fuel consumption, and maintain professional client interactions.
Juvenile Detention Officer II
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Apr 2021 - Aug 2023 (2 years 4 months)
Maintained a safe and secure environment for youth by enforcing facility policies, modeling positive behavior, and implementing behavior management strategies focused on rehabilitation.
Youth Development Worker
City of St. Petersburg
May 2016 - Oct 2022 (6 years 5 months)
Established and maintained relationships with program participants and coordinated Parks & Recreation events for youth, assisting sports supervision for grades 6–12 to improve engagement and program delivery.
Prepared packages for delivery drivers and supported fulfillment operations to ensure accurate and timely shipments.
Delivered pizzas to customers and supported in-store operations to maintain timely service and customer satisfaction during peak periods.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Training Certificate, Instructional Training
2021 - 2021
Completed a Virtual Instructor Technique training course in August 2021 to support instructional duties within juvenile justice programs.
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Arts, Arts
2016 - 2019
Completed an Associate of Arts program focusing on general education coursework from August 2016 to May 2019.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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