Amber Ajro
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic professional with diverse experience across youth development, sales, agriculture, food service, artistry, and industrial construction. Highly adaptable and motivated, I excel in customer relations, creative problem solving, and hands-on projects. Committed to delivering efficient, resourceful solutions, I am eager to bring a unique perspective to my next role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Art Framer
Hobby Lobby
08.2025 - Current
- Designed custom framing solutions tailored to customer specifications and preferences.
- Collaborated with customers to select appropriate materials, colors, and styles for art pieces.
- Operated state-of-the-art framing machinery to ensure precision and quality in finished products.
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels of framing supplies and materials.
Behavior Technician
Amergis Healthcare
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Delivered personalized support to K-5 students in a classroom setting.
- Delivered in class academic aid to students in classrooms and outdoor activities.
- Attended weekly training to improve client/student care.
- Supported in crisis prevention with a focus on care and integrity.
- Assisted in building bridges between gaps of understanding regarding students with special needs.
- Encouraged and advocated opportunities for students to engage in specials classes.
- Documented progress and reported to BCBA weekly to have up to date resources and feedback.
Program Mentor
Mile High Youth Corps
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed ongoing, multifaceted land conservation projects including habitat restoration, fire mitigation, and trail maintenance.
- Mentored a diverse group of 50 individuals with the goal of supporting their physical and emotional well-being as well as their personal and career development.
- Considered the needs of a wide variety of stakeholders, including crew members, land management partners, and the public.
- Supported logistical needs for work crews such as, trailer repair, vehicle maintenance, and general purchasing
- Implemented and improved safety systems and organization.
- Oversaw distribution of uniforms and PPE to crew members.
- Conducted prescreens and scheduled interviews for the hiring process.
- Engaged with a team of 10 staff members to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Facilitated a variety of meetings and training regarding safety protocol, building inclusive communities, and general technical information relevant to each crew.
Advanced Para Educator
Watertown Public Schools
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted behavior analysis and collected data to inform individualized support strategies.
- Created safe environments and participated in crisis prevention support.
- Anticipated needs of individual students.
- Supported students in developing daily living skills, enhancing their independence and confidence.
- Provided direct care to clients one-on-one and in group settings.
- Provided staff support with individual or class needs.
- Worked with students with special needs implementing educational and coping strategies to improve performance and meet educational standards.
- Substituted for teachers when needed, following lesson plans and leading the classroom.
Crew Member
Mile High Youth Corps
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Communicated with the general public about fire safety, forest conditions and safe, sustainable ways to use public lands.
- Supported fire prevention and suppression goals by building fire breaks and eliminating hazardous brush.
- Used hand saws and power equipment to remove invasive species such as Russian Olive and Tamarisk
- Collaborated with over 50 team members across 3 crews towards environmental goals.
- Cared for seeds, clippings and buds and participated in/monitored 1500 plantings of Juniper & Ponderosa trees.
- Assisted/learned original techniques for the preservation of an early settlement cabin originally built in 1874.
- Camped in remote locations to support fieldwork activities on both 9 and 4 day hitches working with teams 24/7 during work and daily living activities.
Admissions Advisor
Post University
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided strategic and detailed information about pursuing suitable courses for each individual student's needs.
- Conducted individual meetings for students on a recurring basis to maintain their academic progression in the school's program by guiding them through personal struggles, and highlighting alternative methods for getting work done to ensure success.
- Reviewed admissions applications, evaluated student credentials, assessed financial aid and official academic documents.
- Enrolled 8-20 students per term, facilitating their entry into the university.
- Managed 50-100 inbound and outbound calls daily to address student inquiries and provide information.
- Assessed student interests and skills daily to tailor guidance and support.
- Facilitated access to local community resources and support services for individuals.
Education
Visual Arts
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CTPsychology
Post University
Waterbury, CTHigh School Diploma -
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Waterbury06-2016
Skills
- Artistic design techniques
- Proficient in Microsoft programs
- Documentation skills
- Crisis management
- Organizational strategy
- Multitasking and organization
- Relationship building
- Inclusive community building
- Group instruction
- Problem-solving
- Adaptive learning
- Inventory management
Timeline
Custom Art Framer
Hobby Lobby
08.2025 - Current
Behavior Technician
Amergis Healthcare
12.2024 - 06.2025
Program Mentor
Mile High Youth Corps
01.2024 - 12.2024
Advanced Para Educator
Watertown Public Schools
01.2023 - 12.2023
Crew Member
Mile High Youth Corps
09.2022 - 12.2022
Admissions Advisor
Post University
09.2020 - 12.2021
Visual Arts
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Psychology
Post University
High School Diploma -
Waterbury Arts Magnet School