Ariana Reynolds
Huntington
Summary
Motivated and highly dedicated college healthcare student aspiring towards a career in patient care, offering experience in medical terminology and a background in clinical exposure. Adept at communicating with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, to provide compassionate patient care. 2+ years in relevant college research and 5+ years in customer service and sales experience. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Spreadsheets. Able to build positive rapport with clients, family members and peers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counselor/Direct Support Professional
RISE Life Services
Riverhead
04.2026 - Current
- Supported individuals with activities of daily living, life skills and personal care needs in a residential setting.
- Refined and implemented support plans, that were individualized for each resident, catered towards their needs and goals.
- Maintained records of service, tracked daily goals and monitored changes in physical and behavioral health.
- Mitigated behavioral crises by modeling positivity, advocating for client rights and providing many avenues for support.
- Ensured a safe environment for all residents and peer staff that promoted self-expression, respect, responsibility, empathy, and acceptance.
- Developed therapeutic relationships by providing emotional support and positive reinforcement to clients.
Personal Shopper
Instacart
05.2020 - 03.2025
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers:4.90/ 5 for over 100 orders
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
- Worked productively with customers to meet order requirements and service expectations.
- Handled all shopper tasks including shopping and delivering of groceries
- Communicated closely with customers to maintain clarity of their order and provided assistance on product selection
- Practiced clean and sanitary shopping with minimal product handling and used safety precautions diligently
- Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
- Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
Summer Camp Counselor Volunteer
Driftwood Day Camp
06.2018 - 08.2023
- Assisted and safely monitored new swimmers alongside certified lifeguards
- Worked closely with fellow team counselors to ensure a safe and positive environment
- Helped to foster a safe, inclusive environment where children felt valued, built self esteem and learned to navigate challenges through compassionate understanding and positive guidance.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities that promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Trained new staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
- Guided and participated in group activities with campers including arts and crafts, ceramics, drama, and a variety of sports
- Closely followed protocols for health emergencies, injuries, and contacting parents/professionals.
- Remained alert and flexible to handle challenging situations, weather and camper needs
Editor in Chief/Image Coordinator
Torrance Unified School District
09.2019 - 06.2020
- My position involved overseeing, editing and managing the creation of our organization’s yearbook
- Managing production schedules and coordinating within our team.
- Utilizing Adobe Photoshop and InDesign to design unique layouts and edit photos to improve visual consistency and ensure quality photo selection.
- Working on theme development , handling budget, marketing for ad revenue.
- Editing for spelling, grammar, and adherence to style guides. In addition to the revenue generated through advertising and pre-sales, I also worked with my team to develop various company collaborations that aided in sponsorships for the creation of our final project.
Office Assistant
Torrance Unified School District
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared and edited documents with professional communication.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls for office staff.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
- Supported staff on large assignments such as budgeting and answering student questions
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Maintained punctuality and organization
Sales Associate
Journeys Shoe Store
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Pleasantly greeted and assisted customers while providing advice on merchandise
- Organized inventory and labeled new products
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy
- Consistently met and exceeded personal sale goals
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Assisted team members by organizing racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Film And Media Studies
University of California, Irvine*
Irvine, CA07-2023
High School Diploma -
Torrance High School
06-2020
Hicksville High School
Hicksville, NY07-2019
Associate of Science - Health Care Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NYSkills
Multitasking
,Product Knowledge
,Customer Relations
,Physical Stamina
,Product Awareness
,Kindness
,Team Bonding
,Customer Service
,Vendor engagement
,Advertising and Marketing
,Commitment
,Perseverance
,Empathy
,Compassion
,Communication
,Sales Proficiency
,Healthcare in a Camp Setting
,Medical Terminology
,Teamwork
,Data Entry and Records Management
,Time Management
,Appointment Scheduling
,Software Proficiency
,Google Docs
,Google Sheets
,Microsoft Excel
,Microsoft Word
Certification
The National Society of High School Scholars
Hobbies and Interests
- Advocacy Campaigns
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs.
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations.
- Mindfulness Practices
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Spanish (Limited Working Proficiency)
Timeline
Residential Counselor/Direct Support Professional
RISE Life Services
04.2026 - Current
Personal Shopper
Instacart
05.2020 - 03.2025
Editor in Chief/Image Coordinator
Torrance Unified School District
09.2019 - 06.2020
Office Assistant
Torrance Unified School District
09.2019 - 03.2020
Sales Associate
Journeys Shoe Store
11.2018 - 02.2019
Summer Camp Counselor Volunteer
Driftwood Day Camp
06.2018 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Film And Media Studies
University of California, Irvine*
High School Diploma -
Torrance High School
Hicksville High School
Associate of Science - Health Care Studies
Suffolk County Community College