Al Grooms
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Reliable and mature university student seeking a leadership position to gain experience and insight in organization, leadership, and working hard. Eager and compassionate young adult always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position to gain experience in the field of psychology and therapy work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistant for Education Department
Augsburg University
09.2021 - Current
- Working as student worker in Augsburg Education Department
- Experience with Google Sheets and Google Drive
- Worked generally doing organization, documenting data, communicating with Education Department lead, and included in staff meetings.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Supported administrative staff with data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy in record-keeping systems.
- Organized and maintained filing system to keep documentation easily accessible to fulfill requests for information.
- Completed special projects assigned by supervisors within specified deadlines while balancing regular duties effectively.
- Increased department productivity through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
Tree Care Technician
Rainbow Treecare
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Work with administering chemicals for diseased trees or for preventative treatments
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, contributing to overall safety and hygiene standards.
- Trees were both on residential and commercial properties, so skills included customer service and communicating with public
- Job also included driving work vehicle to treatment sites and managing time independently.
Receptionist
Great Clips
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked as receptionist at Park Place Great Clips
- Work with customer service, keeping up with cleaning and laundry, and organizing stylist stations and products.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
YMCA Camp Counselor
YMCA CAMP ST CROIX
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked as camp counselor seasonally over summer
- Worked as cabin counselor responsible for up to ten to eleven children at a time working on team building, creativity, and outdoor education
- This included lots of experience with camping with children and gaining wilderness experience
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Acted as positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying camp''s core values.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Supported campers in realizing their full potential through guidance and encouragement in skill development sessions.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
- Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
Head Dishwasher
Punch Pizza
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Worked as dishwasher and making salads
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Trained new employees on proper dishwashing procedures, ensuring consistent quality across team.
- Got certified in salad making.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently providing fresh and high-quality salads.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by preparing multiple orders simultaneously, while managing dishwashing, without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
Flyer Distribution
Parkway Pizza
01.2018 - 02.2018
- Distributed over 1,000 advertisement flyers for Parkway Pizza in North East Minneapolis
- Increased event attendance with targeted promotion, flyer distribution, and social media engagement.
House and Pet Sitter
Self-employeed
- Extensive experience caring for pets and house sitting
- Responsible for feeding, and looking after animals and checking security of home.
- Consistently exceeded client expectations by going above and beyond in providing exceptional care for their pets while under my supervision.
Childcare Provider
Nativity Lutheran Church
- Work with younger children ages 10 months to 2 years in church nursery
- Responsible for safety and care of children while parents attend class
- Supported children with special needs or behavioral challenges
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN05.2025
Graduated -
St. Anthony High School
St. Anthony, MN06.2021
Skills
- Flexibility
- Patience and Empathy
- Child Supervision
- Group leadership
- Behavior management techniques
- Strong Organization
References
- Heather Anderson, 612-781-2766 x1004
- Punch Pizza, 651-846-9808
- Kate Litzenberg, 651-231-4315
- Gretchen Hoff, 952-913-6704
- Katie Card, 228-263-1622
- Danielle Asper, 952-201-5516
Timeline
Tree Care Technician
Rainbow Treecare
05.2023 - 08.2023
Receptionist
Great Clips
07.2022 - 05.2023
Student Assistant for Education Department
Augsburg University
09.2021 - Current
YMCA Camp Counselor
YMCA CAMP ST CROIX
06.2021 - 08.2022
Head Dishwasher
Punch Pizza
04.2019 - 06.2021
Flyer Distribution
Parkway Pizza
01.2018 - 02.2018
House and Pet Sitter
Self-employeed
Childcare Provider
Nativity Lutheran Church
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Augsburg University
Graduated -
St. Anthony High School