Elliott Bello
Trumbull,CT
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Transit Driver
UConn Community Outreach Student Transit
Storrs, CT
10.2023 - Current
- I Currently serve as a Student Transit Driver for the community outreach program, where I bring UConn Students to various locations throughout the neighboring communities of Tolland, Windham, and Hartford Counties to participate in community service activities and work in leadership positions.
- Monitor weather conditions and adjust routes accordingly for optimal performance.
- Ensure timely arrivals at designated stops by managing time effectively, while remaining aware of traffic patterns along assigned routes.
- Follow established procedures for responding to delays caused by traffic congestion or inclement weather conditions.
- Provide courteous customer service to all passengers while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Respond promptly to emergencies, such as accidents or medical emergencies, on board the vehicle.
Summer Camp Counselor
Stepping Stones Museum For Children
Norwalk , CT
06.2024 - 08.2024
- I worked at Stepping Stones Museum for Children as a summer camp counselor, where I assisted the camp directors in providing a fun and educational summer experience for children in a museum setting, where we explored different exhibits, galleries, and outdoor recreation areas.
- Conducted safety checks on all equipment used by campers.
- Facilitated team-building exercises among different age groups of campers.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to provide updates on their child's progress at camp.
- Educated children about nature conservation and outdoor living skills such as building shelters or starting fires safely.
- Collaborated with other counselors to create fun learning experiences for campers.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
Summer Camp Counselor
Lakewood Trumbull YMCA
Monroe, Connecticut
06.2022 - 08.2023
- As a Seasonal Employment job, I worked as a summer camp counselor for the Lakewood YMCA in Monroe, Connecticut.
- Engaged in conversations with individual children about their interests, concerns, and goals..
- Organized games and sports activities to keep campers entertained.
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, behavior, and medical information for each camper.
- Managed disciplinary issues according to established policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
Dining Services
UConn Dining Services
02.2023 - 05.2023
- During my sophomore year of college, I worked as a Dining Services Student Employee, where I performed multiple different roles, such as food preparation, dishwashing, and cleaning tables and floors to ensure that students were receiving the finest dining experience.
- Worked in dining services; some of my roles included serving food and facility maintenance.
- Kept dining area neat by clearing away dirty dishes after each meal period.
- Participated in weekly meetings with supervisors to discuss performance objectives.
- Assisted in preparing food items such as salads, sandwiches, and desserts.
- Maintained inventory of food items and supplies needed for daily operations.
- Operated dishwashers safely and efficiently while maintaining thecleanliness of kitchen area.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
Sales Representative for Cutco
Vector Marketing
12.2021 - 01.2022
- As a Customer Sales Representative, I set up phone calls with people to advertize various kitchen cutlery items and help guide them to make informed decisions on what products they want to purchase.
- Helped introduce customers to affordable products and generate profit.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payments.
- Set up meetings with potential clients and listened to their wishes and concerns.
Shopping and Delivery
Instacart
Trumbull, CT
12.2021 - 01.2022
- I shopped among various stores and delivered to customers.
- Loaded and unloaded packages into the delivery vehicle, ensuring that all items were secure before departure.
- Followed designated routes for efficient delivery of goods.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly responding to inquiries about services offered or changes in the schedule of pick-up and delivery times.
- Verified package contents upon pickup or drop off against customer documentation.
- Adhered to applicable laws and regulations while transporting goods across state lines.
Food Delivery Driver and Grocery Delivery
Doordash
Trumbull, CT
12.2020 - 12.2021
- I worked as a food delivery driver and grocery delivery.
- Contacted customers if there were delays in delivery due to traffic or other issues.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding menu items, prices, and availability.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to find the most efficient routes for deliveries.
- Ensured that the correct order was delivered to the customer.
- Complied with company policies related to safe driving practices and procedures.
- Followed all safety protocols while driving.
- Resolved customer disputes quickly and professionally under company policy guidelines.
Education
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2025
Trumbull High School
Trumbull, CT06.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Astrophysics
Lycoming College
Williamsport, PASkills
- Customer relations skills
- Mapping skills
- Behavior Management
- Emergency Procedures
- Workplace Professionalism
- Guest Relations
- Attentive to specific needs
- Role model
Varsityathletics
- Tennis Varsity Letter: 2019
- XC Varsity Letter: 2020
Personalskillsandinterests
- Working with adolescents to develop knowledge and skills.
- Athletic: biking, swimming, rock climbing.
- Self-accountability, personal growth, and development.
- Currently networking with peers and career professionals to pursue summer employment.
- Academic (Collegiate): Majoring in Geography while concentrating on transportation and urban planning, as well as pursuing a minor in Geographic Information Systems. Interested in developing models/analyses for solving real-world issues relating to rural and suburban geography. Interested in research opportunities and internships in ESRI and USDOT.
Honorsandawards
- Rotary Youth Leadership Award Conference: 2018
- Trumbull Community Service Award (TCSA): 2018-2020
- National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS): 2018-2021
- Tri-M Music Honor Society: 2019-2021
Activities
Cross Country, Team Captain, 09/2020, 11/2020, Led runners to a regional victory, personally placing 10th in our region with the team placing 1st overall, and winning our regional championship., Track and Field (Indoor), 2018, 2021, Track and Field (Outdoor), 2020, 2021, Soccer, 2017, Tennis, 2017, 2019, Trumbull High School Marching Band, Clarinet Player, 06/2017, 12/2018, Performed for judges as a marching ensemble to create intense music and change forms for an audience perspective., Interact Club, Treasurer, 2018, 2020, French Club, Vice President, 2020, 2021, Academic Decathlon, 2018, 2020, THeSpians Musical, 2019, 2021, American Red Cross Club, 2018, 2020, Math Team, 2019, 2021, Chamber Choir, 2020, 2021, Lycoming College Chamber Choir, 09/2021, 04/2022, Band, 09/2021, 04/2022, Theater, 09/2021, 11/2021, Student Senate, 03/2022, 03/2022, Society of Physics Students, 09/2021, 09/2021, Cross Country, 08/2021, 04/2022, UConn Club Track and Field, 10/2022, 04/2023, UConn Transfer Student Association, 03/2023, Present, UConn Connects; Academic Achievement Center, 01/2023, 12/2023, UConn Community Outreach Program, 10/2023, Present
Volunteer Experience
- Long Hill United Methodist Church, Server, 09/2018, 04/2019, Volunteered as a table servant on various occasions for spaghetti dinners. Helped set and clean tables before and after each occasion.
- Trumbull United Top Soccer, Volunteer Buddy, 09/2017, 06/2021, Worked with children with special needs to do interactive activities and fun games.
- YMCA Summer Camp Tepee, Counselor in Training, 2018, 2019
- Trumbull Summer Music Camp, Counselor, 2018, 2019
- St Theresa Summer Bible Camp, Volunteer, 2016, 2021
Affiliations
Rotary Youth Leadership Award Conference: 2018
Trumbull Community Service Award (TCSA): 2018-2020
National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS): 2018-2021
Tri-M Music Honor Society: 2019-2021
Varsity Athletics:
Tennis Varsity Letter: 2019
XC Varsity Letter: 2020
Activities
High School:
Cross Country, Team Captain, September 2020-November 2020
- Led runners to a regional victory, personally placing 10th in our region with the team placing 1st overall, and winning our regional championship.
Track and Field (Indoor), 2018-2021
Track and Field (Outdoor), 2020-2021
Soccer, 2017
Tennis 2017-2019
Trumbull High School Marching Band: Clarinet Player. Member, June 2017 - December 2018
- Performed for judges as a marching ensemble to create intense music and change forms for an audience perspective.
Interact Club-Treasurer, 2018-2020
French Club-Vice President, 2020-2021
Academic Decathlon, 2018-2020
THeSpians Musical, 2019-2021
American Red Cross Club, 2018-2020
Math Team, 2019-2021
Chamber Choir, 2020-2021
College:
Lycoming College Chamber Choir: September 2021-April 2022
Band: September 2021-April 2022
Theater: September 2021-November 2021
Student Senate: March 2022-March 2022
Society of Physics Students: September 2021-September 2021
Cross Country: August 2021-April 2022
University of Connecticut:
UConn Club Track and Field: October 2022-April 2023
UConn Transfer Student Association: March 2023-Present
UConn Connects; Academic Achievement Center: January 2023 - December 2023
UConn Community Outreach Program: October 2023-Present
Volunteer Work
Long Hill United Methodist Church, Server, September 2018 - April 2019
- Volunteered as a table servant on various occasions for spaghetti dinners.
- Helped set and clean tables before and after each occasion.
Trumbull United Top Soccer, Volunteer Buddy, September 2017 - June 2021
- Worked with children with special needs to do interactive activities and fun games.
YMCA Summer Camp Tepee, Counselor in Training, 2018-2019
Trumbull Summer Music Camp, Counselor 2018-2019
St Theresa Summer Bible Camp, Volunteer 2016-2021
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Stepping Stones Museum For Children
06.2024 - 08.2024
Student Transit Driver
UConn Community Outreach Student Transit
10.2023 - Current
Dining Services
UConn Dining Services
02.2023 - 05.2023
Summer Camp Counselor
Lakewood Trumbull YMCA
06.2022 - 08.2023
Sales Representative for Cutco
Vector Marketing
12.2021 - 01.2022
Shopping and Delivery
Instacart
12.2021 - 01.2022
Food Delivery Driver and Grocery Delivery
Doordash
12.2020 - 12.2021
University of Connecticut
Trumbull High School
Some College (No Degree) - Astrophysics
Lycoming College