Akyah Valera
Naugatuck,CT
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Psychology and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and practical experience. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Banquet Server/ Bartender
Chief of Staff LLC
10.2018 - Current
- Responsible for coordinating and leading large-scale events such as weddings, corporate, and university events
- Managing teams of staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring the smooth and efficient running of events
- Served as a bartender and provided catering services, maintaining high customer service standards
- Maintain relationships with long-term hotel and corporate kitchen clients and train new employees
Receptionist
Fairfield Uniform Company
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided front-office management in a high-paced environment while interacting with law enforcement, correctional staff, and emergency personnel
- Fitted uniforms for police, firefighters, correctional staff, and emergency medical technicians
- Participated in police academy fittings with the owner and supported on-site uniform management
- Responsible for opening and closing the store, maintaining inventory, and scheduling appointments
- Training new employees, attending meetings, and presenting using software such as Wix, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Assistant Manager & Seamstress
Blakes School Uniform
06.2017 - 10.2022
- Supervised the store's daily operations, including opening and closing
- Professionally conducted interviews, trained employees, and handled customer complaints and disagreements
- Oversaw the work of other seamstresses in the alterations and customizations of uniforms for school students
- Using software programs such as Word, Excel, and QuickBooks to manage employee schedules, sales records, and customer orders
Volunteer
American Legion Post 398
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Provided food and drinks to veterans and companionship and assistance during events as a volunteer
- Assisting veterans with special activities and accompanying them on trips
Volunteer
Director, New York Housing Authority
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Fostered sense of community, organizing neighborhood gatherings.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Education
MS - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2027
Bachelors - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2024
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT12.2021
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT06.2020
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Crisis management
- High-stress situation management
- Team management
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Quickbooks
- Data interpretation
- Special needs students
- Early childhood education
- Student advocacy
- Social development
- Documentation and reporting
- Conflict resolution
- Parent communication
- Team building
Certification
TIPS Certified, Training for Intervention Procedures; Prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and driving while intoxicated; identify signs of intoxication. Intervene effectively in potentially dangerous situations and ensure that alcohol is served responsibly.
Timeline
Receptionist
Fairfield Uniform Company
01.2023 - 04.2024
Lead Banquet Server/ Bartender
Chief of Staff LLC
10.2018 - Current
Volunteer
American Legion Post 398
07.2017 - 10.2019
Volunteer
Director, New York Housing Authority
06.2017 - 10.2017
Assistant Manager & Seamstress
Blakes School Uniform
06.2017 - 10.2022
Bachelors - Psychology
Capella University
Southern Connecticut State University
Housatonic Community College
TIPS Certified, Training for Intervention Procedures; Prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and driving while intoxicated; identify signs of intoxication. Intervene effectively in potentially dangerous situations and ensure that alcohol is served responsibly.
MS - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
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