Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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Carrington Jones

Columbia,SC

Summary

Motivated psychology student with strong communication, empathy, and leadership skills, currently pursing TELF certification to teach English as a foreign language. Experienced in applying psychological principles to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment. Skilled in understanding diverse learning needs and creating strategies to help students succeed. Passionate about promoting language acquisition through an inclusive, student-centered approach. Committed to helping learners from various backgrounds achieve fluency while building their confidence and communication skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Merchandise

Target
05.2021 - Current
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction, handling stock preparation, overseeing and managing the process of replenishing stocks, cashiering, demonstrating product features, and strictly adhering to processes with attention to detail and monitoring own progress

Camp Counselor 1st year staff

Camp Burnt Gin
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Create a safe environment by explaining safety rules and policies to campers, and assuring campers are always supervised, guide and assist campers in camp program to ensure each can participate, and assist campers with personal care needs such as feeding, dressing, bathing, etc
  • Achievements: Won ‘Best Female Camp Counselor’, worked as head counselor, taught classes and adapted it to needs of the campers, and held additional responsibilities on top of counselor requirements
  • 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.
  • Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.

Fulfillment Associate

Amazon
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Selects merchandise from shelves and prepares items for shipping, inspects merchandise for damage, flaws, and irregularities, confirming merchandise matches that of the work order, and locating and extracting merchandise from shelves and storage areas

Receptionist

Jim Hudson Audi
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Provide customer service, greet customers, schedule service appointments, answer phones, address complaints, restock snacks and drinks, send out emails, and handle administrative paperwork

Receptionist

DeAbreu Modeling
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Managed front desk operations, greeting clients, model, and actors in a professional manner, scheduled appointments and maintained agency’s calendar, handled phone and email inquiries, supported agency staff by organizing events, casting calls, and meetings with clients, and maintained confidentiality and discretion regarding contracts and operations

Server

Cracker Barrel
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Write down guest’s orders, answer guests’ questions about menu items, services, and company policies, deliver food and drinks to guests
  • Clean tables and server aisle, prep food
  • Communicate with guests to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction

Shift Leader/ Team Member

Marble Slab
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Make and serve ice cream and cookies
  • Greet customers, maintain appearances in dining area
  • Clean restrooms, count register and safe
  • Make waffle cones and bowls
  • Answer questions from guests
  • Sign off deliveries from delivery trucks

Education

B.S. - Biology

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

B.A - Psychology

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
12.2024

Skills

  • Spanish- beginner reader/Intermediate listener
  • Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Skills
  • Adaptability Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Proactive and Initiative skills
  • Collaborative Skills
  • Public speaking
  • Creativity and Innovation Skills

References

  • Maggie Krueger, Camp Burnt Gin, Sumter, SC, (803) 318-4597
  • RJ Derricotte, Target, Columbia, SC, (803) 647-0168

Certification

Digital Marketing Certificate

Interests

  • Advocacy Campaigns
  • Volunteer Work
  • Music
  • Blogging
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Gym Workouts
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • Learning New Languages

Timeline

Camp Counselor 1st year staff

Camp Burnt Gin
05.2024 - 07.2024

General Merchandise

Target
05.2021 - Current

Fulfillment Associate

Amazon
09.2020 - 04.2021

Receptionist

Jim Hudson Audi
01.2020 - 09.2020

Receptionist

DeAbreu Modeling
01.2020 - 04.2020

Server

Cracker Barrel
05.2019 - 09.2019

Shift Leader/ Team Member

Marble Slab
05.2018 - 07.2019

B.A - Psychology

University of South Carolina

B.S. - Biology

South Carolina State University
Carrington Jones