Anna Squindo
Califon,NJ
Summary
Reliable employee who quickly masters new concepts and skills. Passionate about helping customers and creating satisfying experiences. Strong history of providing top-notch service and support. Exceptional communication skills with a proven track record of building client rapport.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Activities Specialist
Mane Stream, Inc.
Oldwick, NJ
05.2023 - Current
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Organized activities that promoted physical fitness, social interaction, and creative expression.
- Monitored camper behavior and provided appropriate consequences for inappropriate actions.
- Facilitated team-building activities that encouraged collaboration between campers and counselors alike.
- Collaborated with staff members to create a safe environment for all participants within the program.
- Maintained positive relationships with both campers and their families through regular contact and communication.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations set by state health department standards.
- Created lesson plans tailored to the individual needs of each camper which fostered growth in areas such as self-esteem, problem solving, and decision making.
- Demonstrated sensitivity towards cultural differences when interacting with campers from diverse backgrounds.
- Identified any potential risks or hazards associated with certain activities or locations before engaging in them.
- Adapted instruction methods according to the specific learning styles of different children attending the special needs program.
- 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.
- Instructed campers in basic horsemanship skills such as grooming, tacking up, and riding techniques.
- Organized activities for the campers such as trail rides and games on horseback.
- Monitored the safety of all campers during equine activities.
- Provided support to campers when needed while working with horses.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Demonstrated proper care techniques to campers when handling horses.
- Educated campers about equine nutrition and general horse health care practices.
- Delivered set curriculum to team of campers to promote engaging and fun atmosphere.
Crowley Cupcakes
Bridget Crowley
Madison, New Jersey
09.2021 - Current
- Measured out ingredients accurately to ensure consistent product quality.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
- Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about menu items or taking orders from customers.
- Stocked shelves with freshly baked goods throughout the day as needed.
- Collaborated with other bakers on staff to complete tasks efficiently within set deadlines.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
- Utilized measuring instruments, commercial-grade mixers and ovens to bake cakes and pastries.
- Combined ingredients by hand and with electric mixing equipment.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize mishaps and accidents with baking equipment.
- Wrapped items in plastic in preparation for display and to sell to customers.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Barn Hand
Mane Stream, Inc.
Oldwick, NJ
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained and repaired barn equipment, including mowers and tractors.
- Checked horses for health issues such as lameness or skin conditions.
- Assisted in the grooming of horses, including brushing manes and tails, cleaning hooves, and providing baths.
- Monitored feed supply levels to ensure adequate nutrition for all animals on the property.
- Provided daily care for horses including feeding, watering, exercising, and turnout time.
- Cleaned stalls of manure and bedding material; replenished with fresh straw as needed.
- Inspected pastures for hazards that could harm livestock or interfere with grazing habits.
- Cleaned and refilled feed buckets and waterers.
- Handled, walked, and brushed horses.
- Unloaded hay, grain, and other goods to neatly store in proper location.
- Raked bedding to scoop manure and cleaned animal stalls.
- Mixed feed, additives, and medicines in prescribed portions.
Scouts Coffee Bar + Mercantile
Nicole Poko
High Bridge, NJ
11.2019 - 09.2022
- 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.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
- Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, and cakes.
- Adhered to health department regulations concerning sanitation standards.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- Developed creative recipes for signature coffees or blended drinks unique to the cafe.
- Assisted with catering orders for corporate clients or private parties upon request.
- 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.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
- Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Sliced fruits, vegetables and meats for use in food service.
- Weighed, ground and packed coffee beans for customer purchase.
- Created signs and displays to advertise store products or events.
- Ordered and received supplies to restock beverage items.
- Recommended pastries and sandwiches to pair with customers' beverages.
- Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
- Presented food and beverages to guests at tables.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heated ovens to ensure proper functioning.
- Sliced cooked meats for sandwiches and salads as well as carved roasts at carving stations in the kitchen.
- Labeled containers with identifying information like date prepared and expiration dates.
- Ensured that all health regulations regarding food handling were followed during preparation process.
- Kept track of supplies used in the kitchen to ensure restocking when necessary.
- Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, menus and supervisor's instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Voorhees High School
Lebanon, NJ07-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Drew University
Madison, NJSkills
- Inventory Coordination
- Calendar Management
- Danger Prevention Knowledge
- Disability Awareness
- Group Recreation
- Youth Behavior Management
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Camper Supervision
- Composure and Emotional Control
- Event Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Staff Training
- Activity Planning
- Customer and Service-Oriented
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Dietary Restrictions
Affiliations
- Dancing
- Painting
- Reading
- Cooking
- Choreography
Certification
VoorheesPoko
- First Aid Trained
- CPR certified
Languages
English
Professional
American Sign Language
Elementary
French
Limited
Volunteer Work
- Aid people with different disabilities with horses
- Helped kids and adults learn to ride and care for horses
- Worked with theater troop for specially-abled kids
Fostered animals
- Many years of fostering different animals
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Camp Activities Specialist
Mane Stream, Inc.
05.2023 - Current
Crowley Cupcakes
Bridget Crowley
09.2021 - Current
Barn Hand
Mane Stream, Inc.
03.2021 - Current
Scouts Coffee Bar + Mercantile
Nicole Poko
11.2019 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Voorhees High School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Drew University