Luis Vargas
Brattleboro,VT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistance Program Counselor
Leland And Gray Union Middle High School
10.2018 - Current
- Built strong relationships with external agencies, facilitating collaboration on behalf of clients when necessary.
- Delivered engaging workshops on relevant topics, enhancing client understanding of key issues and strategies for success.
- Supported a diverse range of clients through cultural competency training initiatives.
- Coordinated community resources and referrals, ensuring access to vital services for clients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client needs, creating targeted goals and objectives within their treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, maintaining open communication channels and trust throughout the counseling process.
- Participated in continuing education activities to remain current on best practices within the field of counseling.
Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Leland And Gray Union Middle High School
11.2021 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as coaching clinics to stay current on best practices within the field of basketball coaching.
- Spearheaded community outreach initiatives involving team members in local events and volunteer activities.
- Collaborated with school administration to establish goals, objectives, and expectations for the basketball program.
- Consistently monitored academic progress of student-athletes, providing resources and support when needed to maintain eligibility requirements.
- Fostered a positive and supportive team environment, promoting sportsmanship and mutual respect among players.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Promoted teamwork, discipline, and commitment among players through regular communication and reinforcement of core values.
- Mentored student-athletes on academic responsibilities, ensuring their success off the court as well as on it.
After School Program Director
Leland And Gray Union Middle High School
08.2021 - Current
- Implemented a comprehensive staff professional development plan, ensuring continuous improvement and growth in program quality.
- Partnered with local businesses to provide internships or volunteer opportunities for high school-aged participants seeking workforce experience.
- Recruited trained, and supervised a diverse team of staff members, promoting a positive work environment and successful outcomes for students.
- Improved overall student performance by providing targeted academic support in core subjects.
- Coordinated transportation services for participating families, increasing access for those without personal transportation means.
- Collaborated with school faculty to identify at-risk students who would benefit from additional support provided through the after-school program.
- Trained and supervised site staff.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
Project Coordinator
Youth Services
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
Shipping Coordinator
Mary Meyer Toys
03.2013 - 09.2017
- Maintained accurate documentation for all shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimizing potential liabilities.
- Managed complex shipping schedules, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance to meet strict deadlines.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
- Ensured timely deliveries with effective communication between warehouse staff, carriers, and customers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with shipping vendors to achieve reliable delivery of orders and boost rapport.
- Established strong working relationships across departments, fostering a cohesive and collaborative work environment.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, ILHigh School Diploma -
Keansburg High School
Keansburg, NJ06.1999
Skills
- Strength training
- Motivational Leadership
- Defensive Tactics
- Scouting Opponents
- Community involvement
- Academic Support
- Fundraising
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Team Bonding
- Relationship Development
Timeline
Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Leland And Gray Union Middle High School
11.2021 - Current
After School Program Director
Leland And Gray Union Middle High School
08.2021 - Current
Student Assistance Program Counselor
Leland And Gray Union Middle High School
10.2018 - Current
Project Coordinator
Youth Services
09.2017 - 10.2018
Shipping Coordinator
Mary Meyer Toys
03.2013 - 09.2017
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
American InterContinental University
High School Diploma -
Keansburg High School