Alena Turner
Lake City,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Barn Hand (Volunteer)
Haile Equestrian LLC
Gainesville, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Provided daily care for horses, including feeding, grooming, and exercising them.
- Maintained barns, stalls, paddocks and other horse-related facilities in a clean and safe condition.
- Cleaned tack and equipment used for riding activities.
- Completed routine barn upkeep tasks such as stocking supplies.
- Turned out horses to promote optimal exercise and health.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
Retail Sales Associate
Copper Closet
Gainesville, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
- Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs.
- Created price tags and merchandise signs for new items.
- Handled price checks, merchandise transfers and fitting room returns to keep store orderly and efficient.
- Calculated pricing, applied discounts and collected payments to process transactions.
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items and offer store credit.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
Barista
Colsie Coffee
High Springs, FL
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Restocked self-service area with sweeteners, stir sticks and coffee cup sleeves.
- Stocked customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
Senior Camp Counselor
Camp Dovewood
O'Brien, FL
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented special projects, such as arts and crafts, music and drama activities.
- Supervised campers during meals, rest periods, cabin clean-up times and evening programs.
- Created an environment that fostered respect between campers and counselors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Inspected bunk beds each morning to ensure they are made according to regulations.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress reports about individual campers.
- Communicated regularly with the Camp Director regarding issues related to staffing shortages or camper discipline problems.
- Supported Camp Directors by attending any required meetings or trainings.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
Camp Counselor (Volunteer)
Camp Dovewood
O'Brien, FL
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Instructed campers on proper use of recreational equipment and facilities.
- Provided guidance to campers in the areas of social, emotional, and physical development.
- Demonstrated leadership skills while leading activities such as arts and crafts, sports, swimming, and outdoor games.
- Assisted with mealtime supervision and clean-up duties.
- Maintained a safe environment for all campers by enforcing safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored camper behavior to ensure compliance with established rules and expectations.
- Encouraged positive interpersonal relationships among campers through conflict resolution strategies.
- Assisted senior counselors with planning and implementing team-building games and skill-building lessons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Branford High
Branford, FL05.2023
Skills
- Professional Demeanor
- Positive and Professional
- Speedy and Efficient
- Active Listener
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Team Player
Timeline
Barn Hand (Volunteer)
Haile Equestrian LLC
11.2023 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Copper Closet
08.2023 - Current
Senior Camp Counselor
Camp Dovewood
07.2023 - 07.2023
Barista
Colsie Coffee
06.2023 - 07.2023
Camp Counselor (Volunteer)
Camp Dovewood
06.2022 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Branford High