Alexcia Wills
Bowie,MD
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable individual seeking to leverage extensive experience working with children and strong customer service skills to transition into a Medical Assistant or Technician role. Very eager to learn new positions and contribute to a healthcare team by providing compassionate care and efficiently managing clinical and administrative tasks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Counselor
Nyumburu Cultural Center - University of Maryland
College Park, MD
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked in classrooms of 15-34 children of varying ages, interests, skills, and developmental levels.
- Adapted quickly to new challenges by learning the front desk position, managing camper check-ins, and addressing parent inquiries.
- Organized and executed fun and educational workshops.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources daily.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values of combining fun and adventure with the excitement of intellectual inquiry and discovery.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors and administration, resulting in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
Cashier
Panera Bread
Lanham, MD
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Operated cash register for cash, gift card, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra hours to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise.
- Learned Barista position and provided backup at key times.
- Greeted customers entering the store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Senior Summer Camp Counselor
Joy El Camps And Retreats
Greencastle, PA
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised a group of 10-14 campers between the ages of 7-17 years old over several weeks of an overnight camp.
- Maintained the cleanliness and safety of cabins.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching and participating with campers.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
Support Staff Member
Joy El Camps And Retreats
Greencastle, PA
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Completed simple maintenance tasks for facility upkeep.
- Maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Greeted campers and their parents, and provide simple directions to cabins and other camp facilities.
- Help plan, prepare and serve meals and snacks according to prescribed diets as an assistant cook.
Teacher's Assistant
Belair Baptist Christian Academy
Bowie, MD
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Learned valuable skills in planning, organizing, and management in elementary and middle school education for various subjects.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Pre-Physician Assistant Track)
University of Maryland
College Park, MD05.2024
Skills
- Child Care & Supervision
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Problem-Solving
- Effective Communication
- Register Operations
- Child Behavior Management
- Safety and Supervision
- Adaptability
Certification
- Basic Life Support CPR, American Red Cross - 7/25/22-7/25/24
- Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365) - 7/19/23
- Introduction to R - 7/27/23
- CITI Research Training - 7/16/23-7/16/26
Affiliations
Peer Mentor l UMD Arts Scholars Program April 2021-March 2022
- Counseled 7 freshman students individually to assist in overcoming obstacles, make proper choices to stay focused and adjust to college life.
- Strengthened residential community by coordinating 3 social and educational events each semester.
- Encouraged interaction and community among mentees by promoting Arts Scholars events and encouraging student attendance.
- Shared resources, opportunities and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Met mentees in-person and virtually to offer support.
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Nyumburu Cultural Center - University of Maryland
06.2024 - 08.2024
Cashier
Panera Bread
06.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Summer Camp Counselor
Joy El Camps And Retreats
07.2020 - 08.2021
Support Staff Member
Joy El Camps And Retreats
07.2020 - 08.2020
Teacher's Assistant
Belair Baptist Christian Academy
01.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Pre-Physician Assistant Track)
University of Maryland