Betzaida Harris
Bronx,United States
Summary
Organized, motivated and eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. To seek and maintain full-time entry-level position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Worker
Van Leeuwen & Company
Manhattan, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Display amazing customer service and positively represent the Van Leeuwen brand
- Maintain sound food handling and cleaning practices
- Exhibit menu and product knowledge, and accurately serve offerings to company standards
- Follow company protocols, driving and safety rules
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Camp Counselor
The Summer Camp
Augusta, ME
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
- Taught Archery and Food Fun Fitness
Food Service Worker
Sodexo Food Service
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.
- Updated food displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Prepared coffee and pastries
Peer Educator
Paul Smiths College
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Supported students by identifying and addressing specific concerns.
- Participated in campus outreach and involvement programs such as planned parenthood and mental health awareness, domestic violence awareness, substance abuse, LGBTQ and suicide prevention.
- Provided counseling and support to students struggling with depression, separation anxiety and other personal problems.
- Utilized social media sites to communicate upcoming initiatives with community.
- Planned service activities to promote community interaction.
- Implemented opportunities for joint collaborative projects to generate interest among peers.
Office Assistant Intern
Paul Smiths College
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted operations for organization, providing direct support to employees and customers.
- Answered phone calls and emails and assisted with other clerical duties.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and sanitized environment
Office Assistant
Gramercy Park Optical
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to bolster organizational workflow.
- Verified insurance to facilitate payment
- Maintained office file system daily
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Paul Smiths College
Paul Smiths, NYAssociate of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Paul Smiths College
Paul Smiths, NY11.2021
Skills
- Service prioritization
- Safe food handling
- Mail management
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong problem solver
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Community resources specialist
- Suicide precautions expertise
- Mental health support
- POS Systems
Timeline
Retail Worker
Van Leeuwen & Company
08.2023 - Current
Camp Counselor
The Summer Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
Food Service Worker
Sodexo Food Service
01.2022 - 05.2022
Peer Educator
Paul Smiths College
08.2021 - 12.2021
Office Assistant Intern
Paul Smiths College
01.2021 - 05.2021
Office Assistant
Gramercy Park Optical
10.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Paul Smiths College
Associate of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Paul Smiths College