Shonda Carter
Mount Kisco,NY
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Milieu Counselor
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Service
Hawthorne, NY
06.2001 - 06.2024
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as art projects or sports to promote physical activity and social interaction.
- Performed daily rounds with staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were being followed properly within the facility.
- Organized community outings for residents which included trips to local parks or museums.
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks such as showering or dressing appropriately.
- Provided guidance to clients in order to help them develop positive coping skills.
Retail Sales Associate
Khols
Mount Kisco, NY
04.2012 - 04.2019
- Performed cashier duties, such as ringing up sales, processing payments and issuing receipts.
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
- Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
Teacher's Assistant
Hawthorne Cedar Knolls U F S D
Hawthorne, NY
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
Youth Counselor
Boys and Girls Club
Mount Kisco, NY
02.2000 - 02.2005
- Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing rules and regulations while supervising youth activities.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through reinforcement techniques such as praise or rewards.
- Helped clients develop social skills needed for successful interactions with peers.
- Counseled individual youth and small groups on presenting needs and concerns.
- Actively sought out innovative approaches to working with challenging youth populations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fox Lane High School
Bedford, NY06-1999
Skills
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Mental Health Assessment
- Individual Counseling
- Community Resources
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Khols
04.2012 - 04.2019
Teacher's Assistant
Hawthorne Cedar Knolls U F S D
01.2008 - 01.2011
Milieu Counselor
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Service
06.2001 - 06.2024
Youth Counselor
Boys and Girls Club
02.2000 - 02.2005
High School Diploma -
Fox Lane High School
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