Desiree Alvarado
Castroville,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in life skills counseling and problem-solving, honed at Spread Your Wings and other notable organizations. Excelled in mentoring and youth engagement, significantly enhancing client and customer experiences. Skilled in POS systems and relationship building, demonstrating a collaborative mindset and organizational excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Skills Coach
Spread Your Wings
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Starbucks Barista
Target
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
Retail Sales Associate
Walmart
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers with product and services selection and information.
- Managed transactions at cash register with accuracy and efficiency.
- Protected store assets and inventory via loss prevention procedures.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Youth Program Facilitator
Girls Inc of the Central Coast
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Engaged youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
- Coached, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative, and poised team members.
- Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
- Procured new supplies and equipment in line with budget goals.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA05.2025
High School Diploma -
North Monterey County High School
Castroville, CA06.2022
Skills
- Life skills counseling
- POS Systems
- Problem-solving skills
- Organization
- Facilitating seminars
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative mindset
- Mentoring abilities
- Youth engagement
Certification
- CPR/AED Certified
- California State Seal of Biliteracy
- California Food Handlers Certification
Timeline
Life Skills Coach
Spread Your Wings
03.2024 - Current
Starbucks Barista
Target
11.2022 - 03.2024
Retail Sales Associate
Walmart
07.2021 - 10.2022
Youth Program Facilitator
Girls Inc of the Central Coast
06.2020 - 06.2021
Associate of Arts -
Monterey Peninsula College
High School Diploma -
North Monterey County High School
- CPR/AED Certified
- California State Seal of Biliteracy
- California Food Handlers Certification
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