Franceska Gustave
Edgewater,NJ
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Girl's Varsity Volleyball Coach
Avenues: The World School
New York, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized training plans for athletes to improve their performance. Created drills and exercises to develop agility, strength, coordination, and stamina in players.
- Encouraged team spirit by motivating players with positive reinforcement techniques.
- Attended coaches meetings to discuss current trends in volleyball coaching methods and philosophies.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress in the sport.
Mental Health and Wellness Ambassador
Seize The Light
London, UK
01.2024 - Current
- Raise awareness and decrease the stigma associated with mental health issues through public speaking, educational initiatives, and outreach within the community.
- Serve as a liaison between corporations with declining morale and Seize The Light, fostering collaboration and support.
- Contribute to Seize the Light's podcast by writing two articles monthly, exploring diverse mental health topics.
- Manage content creation and provide support for social media platforms, ensuring consistent messaging and engagement.
Volunteer Counselor
Independently Employed
Edgewater, New Jersey
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Offered a safe and non-judgmental space for youth to express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns, aged 15-21.
- Handled emotional crises or distressing situations through providing immediate support and connecting youth with appropriate resources when necessary.
- Offered coping strategies to help youth manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges they could have faced during COVID.
- Shared information and resources related to mental health, self-care, and resilience-building to empower youth with knowledge and skills.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as mindfulness training, meditation, and journaling into practice.
Sales Associate
Metromix
Edgewater, NJ
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Maintained visual appeal by organizing racks and shelves, engaging customers, and promoting specific merchandise
- Developed relationships with customers to foster loyalty and repeat business
- Generated increased sales revenue through strong customer rapport and personalized product recommendations
- Facilitated seamless onboarding of new staff members by providing comprehensive training on company policies, product knowledge, and effective sales techniques
Residential Assistant
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided academic, career, and personal guidance to up to 20 students annually, demonstrating exceptional leadership skills.
- Reported unusual incidents to supervisors and program directors, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents.
- Designed and implemented biweekly programs that fostered discussions on racial and social justice, mental health, bystander intervention, and intercultural engagement, promoting a vibrant and inclusive campus community.
- Served as a liaison between college administration and resident population by responding to inquiries about campus resources.
Teaching Fellow
Standing Tall Daycare
Galloway, NJ
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Facilitated the development of social skills in 15 students aged 3-10 through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques, creating a supportive learning environment.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with clear expectations, consistent discipline, and effective classroom management techniques, fostering student growth and success during COVID.
- Enhanced student understanding by employing creative activities and interactive teaching methods, ensuring a more engaging and effective learning experience.
- Assisted in the implementation of distance learning during the peak of the pandemic, ensuring continuity of education and supporting students' academic progress.
Customer Service Representative
ACME Markets
Edgewater, NJ
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Actively engaged with customers, promptly addressing concerns, and escalating significant issues to the supervisor's attention
- Prioritized customer satisfaction through proactive strategies, focusing on fulfilling customer needs and resolving issues promptly
- Effectively utilized data analytics tools to monitor performance trends consistently
- Identified areas for improvement and implemented necessary changes
Administrative Teacher's Assistant
Institute of Science and Technology
West New York, NJ
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Acted as an assistant to administrative personnel and served as the initial point of contact for visitors and customers
- Performed administrative tasks such as answering calls, relaying messages, composing memos, making copies, faxing documents, and welcoming visitors
- Evaluated assignments and reported students' progress to the teacher in a vocational school's phlebotomy program
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
University of East London
London, UK05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05.2021
Skills
- Intermediate Spanish
- Intermediate French
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Mental Health support
- Holistic Wellness
- Project Management
- Research
- Editing
- Content writing
- Administrative Support
- Crisis and Conflict Intervention
- Customer Satisfaction
- Currently learning American Sign Language, Korean, and Portuguese
My Articles
- https://stocktonathletics.com/news/2021/12/22/gustave-continuing-volleyball-career-by-playing-over seas.aspx
- https://seizethelightstudio.com/2024/07/17/overcoming-functional-freeze-5-effective-strategies-to-regain-momentum/
- https://seizethelightstudio.com/2024/09/18/mindful-bites-how-an-ayurvedic-diet-nourishes-you-physically-mentally-and-spiritually/
- https://seizethelightstudio.com/2024/05/17/yoga-and-you-where-mind-and-body-meet/
Hobbies and Interests
- Psychology studies
- Volleyball (10-year veteran player)
- Meditation and mindfulness
- Foreign films
- Content creation
- Holistic Health
- Reading
- Playlist curation/Music
- Fitness
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/franceska-gustave-145494212/
Timeline
Girl's Varsity Volleyball Coach
Avenues: The World School
08.2024 - Current
Mental Health and Wellness Ambassador
Seize The Light
01.2024 - Current
Teaching Fellow
Standing Tall Daycare
09.2020 - 12.2020
Volunteer Counselor
Independently Employed
06.2020 - 10.2021
Residential Assistant
Stockton University
08.2019 - 05.2021
Sales Associate
Metromix
05.2019 - 08.2021
Customer Service Representative
ACME Markets
05.2018 - 12.2018
Administrative Teacher's Assistant
Institute of Science and Technology
06.2017 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Psychology
University of East London
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stockton University
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