Benjamin Basta
Urbana,IL
Summary
Dynamic Student-Worker with a proven track record in fostering youth empowerment and promoting sportsmanship. Excelled in crisis intervention and public speaking, enhancing client satisfaction and team collaboration. Notably improved safety and conflict resolution, showcasing critical thinking and multitasking abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
YMCA Counselor
Kassandra Lepe
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted youth in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self sufficiency.
- Improved satisfaction through communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within the counseling field.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in the kids'' lives.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
Soccer Referee
Matt Pearson
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Managed conflicts effectively and efficiently by mediating disputes between players, coaches, and spectators when necessary.
- Promoted fair play and sportsmanship by consistently applying game rules and officiating with integrity.
- Monitored and managed soccer games to verify safety and promote good sportsmanship for players.
- Strengthened teamwork abilities by collaborating closely with assistant referees to make accurate offside calls or identify foul play incidents outside my line of sight.
- Developed strong communication skills through regular interaction with players, coaches, assistant referees, fourth officials, and assessors during games.
- Developed situational awareness skills by positioning myself optimally during matches to make accurate calls in high-pressure situations.
- Enhanced player safety by enforcing soccer rules, maintaining control of games, and addressing misconduct on the field.
- Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships.
Education
BBA - Undeclared
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2028
High School Diploma -
Plainfield East High School
Plainfield, IL05.2024
Skills
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Public speaking ability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Counseling
- Time Management
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Client Records Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Honor Roll 2020/2021 Both semesters
- Honor Roll 2021/2022 Both semesters
- Honor Roll 2022/2023 Both semesters
- Honor Roll 2023/2024 Both Semesters
- Awarded All Offensive player of the year 2022/2023
- Awarded All offensive player of the year 2023/2024
- Award IHSA All sectional Athlete 2023/2024
- Award IHSA All Conference Athlete 2022/2023
- Award IHSA All Conference Athlete 2023/2024
Certification
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
YMCA Counselor
Kassandra Lepe
08.2023 - Current
Soccer Referee
Matt Pearson
04.2019 - 08.2023
BBA - Undeclared
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
High School Diploma -
Plainfield East High School
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