ABIGAIL ECKERSON
North Dighton,MA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-Home Childcare Provider
Family - Three Kids
01.2021 - Current
- Supported young children through development of life skills such as taking turns, resolving conflict and expressing emotions appropriately
- Built strong relationships with families through regular communication.
- Monitored children's development progress through observation techniques.
- Supported healthy emotional and social development through intervention in conflict between children, positive reinforcement techniques, and encouraging cooperation.
Municipal Finance Fellow
Municipal Finance Fellowship Program
North Dighton, Massachusetts
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Created a financial forecast for my host community
- Received comprehensive training on municipal government which included the following topics: Municipal Accounting and Budgeting Core Concepts, Local Government Roles and Responsibilities, Municipal Accounting Transactions, Assessing Concepts and Practices, Financial Forecasting, and Municipal Collecting Transactions.
- Skilled in using various software applications and programs including Microsoft Office and Massachusetts Division of Local Services Gateway
- Assisted in drafting new bylaws for host community
Cabin Leader
Berea Ministries
Hebron
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed positive and productive relationships with each camper
- Being support person for not only campers but also fellow team members
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs
Childcare Worker
His Providence Church
Swansea, MA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised age appropriate activities for children to build their educational development
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods
Shipping Manager and Light Manufacturing Support
Stop Motion Explosion LLC
Dighton, MA
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Packaged and shipped products out in timely manner
- Assembled product
- Packed and labeled boxes with maximum efficiency
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports
Food Truck Worker
Handsome Sam's Food Truck
Attleboro, MA
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and washed food prep tools, utensils and equipment
- Stored and organized incoming food and supplies
- Chopped or prepared ingredients and cooked food items for meals
Education
Associate of Arts in General Studies Candidate -
Bristol Community College
High School Diploma -
Home Schooled
Skills
- Organizational
- Effective Time Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project Support
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Strong communication
Certification
Local Finance Commonwealth Fellowship and Career Preparation Program
Affiliations
- President of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society at Bristol Community College Fall '23
- Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society at Bristol Community College from Fall '22 to Spring '23
Timeline
Municipal Finance Fellow
Municipal Finance Fellowship Program
06.2023 - 08.2023
Cabin Leader
Berea Ministries
06.2022 - 08.2022
Food Truck Worker
Handsome Sam's Food Truck
10.2021 - 11.2021
Childcare Worker
His Providence Church
09.2021 - 06.2022
In-Home Childcare Provider
Family - Three Kids
01.2021 - Current
Shipping Manager and Light Manufacturing Support
Stop Motion Explosion LLC
08.2019 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts in General Studies Candidate -
Bristol Community College
High School Diploma -
Home Schooled