Edda Aguirre
Springfield ,VA
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor
Youth For Tomorrow
Bristow, VA
02.2025 - Current
- Performed regular room checks for cleanliness standards as well as security purposes.
- Communicated with staff to resolve problems with individual students.
- Collaborated with other counselors to develop programs that address needs of residents.
- Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
- Accompanied and supervised students during meals.
- Communicated with other staff to resolve problems with individual residents.
- Chaperoned group-sponsored trips and social functions.
Volunteer for Children's Care
Unidad Educativa Boliviano Noruego School
La Paz, Bolivia
03.2013 - 10.2024
- Provided guidance and support to fellow volunteers during their shifts.
- Participated in team-building exercises to strengthen relationships among volunteers.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
Youth and Teen And Kids Leader
Ekklesia Bolivia
La Paz - Bolivia
09.2004 - 12.2014
- Fostered a positive work environment by recognizing individual achievements.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Facilitated discussions on self-esteem and leadership skills with a group of teens.
- Teaching and Mentorship: Imparting biblical
teachings and spiritual principles to guide
young people in their spiritual growth. - Activity Planning: Organizing events, retreats, camps, and other activities that foster communion, service, and spiritual growth among young people.
- Counseling and Support: Providing guidance,
support, and counseling to young people in
times of need or crisis.
Sales and Customer Service Representative
VIVA Nuevatel PCS de Bolivia
La Paz - Bolivia
09.2004 - 12.2014
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Maintained an understanding of competitive landscape in order to effectively respond to changing market dynamics.
- Recruited, hired and trained new hires to optimize profitability.
- Provided personalized service to clients through effective relationship-building techniques.
- Target: objectives reached.
Education
Social Communicator
University Mayor De San Andres
La Paz - Bolivia11-2022
High School Diploma -
Canadian Baptist Institute
La Paz - Bolivia12-1995
Skills
- Youth mentorship
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Analytical and critical thinking
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Elementary
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Youth For Tomorrow
02.2025 - Current
Volunteer for Children's Care
Unidad Educativa Boliviano Noruego School
03.2013 - 10.2024
Youth and Teen And Kids Leader
Ekklesia Bolivia
09.2004 - 12.2014
Sales and Customer Service Representative
VIVA Nuevatel PCS de Bolivia
09.2004 - 12.2014
Social Communicator
University Mayor De San Andres
High School Diploma -
Canadian Baptist Institute
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