Franco Acuna
West Haven,CT
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coach
Mickey Kydes Soccer
Wilton, CT
08.2021 - Current
- Couching and managing two girls' soccer teams, ages 9 and 10, to provide young soccer athletes with advanced training.
- Creating a team environment where teammates grow to their fullest potential and support one another which led to the teams winning.
Manager
New Haven Pop Up Shop
New Haven, CT
06.2019 - Current
- Assisting the founder of the first New Haven pop up shop through organizing and distributing between the organization.
- Marketing the event and organizing the team to conduct tasks which brought together 7 independent fashion designers and musicians with revenue totaling over $2,000.
Soccer Coach (Camp)
FC Barcelona
Windsor Locks, Connecticut
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Barça Academy Soccer Camp – Windsor, CT
An elite week-long camp bringing FC Barcelona’s world-famous methodology to Connecticut. Players develop technical skills, game intelligence, and Barça values—teamwork, respect, and ambition—through professional coaching, small-sided games, and high-energy training sessions. Open to boys and girls of all levels, grouped by age and ability. - Led practice sessions focusing on strategy and game tactics.
- Coordinated team schedules and logistics for matches and training camps.
- Fostered a positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship and respect.
Tutor
Bilingual English Language
New Haven, CT
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Mentoring and instructing English Language Learners in Wexler Grant and Brennan Rodgers by creating lesson plans and creating innovate ways to teach various subjects.
- Working alongside teachers to produce a plan so student can improve their reading and math ability.
Coach
Soccer Shot Franchising
Norwalk, CT
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Orchestrated and curated a series of soccer lessons for smaller children interested in soccer to better soccer players' technical skills and create a positive team dynamic.
Busser
Mory's Restaurant
New Haven, CT
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed several tasks to ensure customers received the best service available.
- Worked with other staff to problem solve issues arising with customers throughout the shift.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Child, Family and Community Studies
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2023
Gateway Community College - Business Administration and Management
Gateway Community College
New Haven, Connecticut06.2021
Skills
- Team building
- Schedule coordination
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Player evaluations
- Talent recruitment
- Ethics and integrity
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
US Soccer Coaching C License
Timeline
Soccer Coach (Camp)
FC Barcelona
06.2025 - 06.2025
Tutor
Bilingual English Language
10.2021 - 02.2022
Coach
Mickey Kydes Soccer
08.2021 - Current
Busser
Mory's Restaurant
12.2020 - 08.2021
Coach
Soccer Shot Franchising
01.2020 - 11.2021
Manager
New Haven Pop Up Shop
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Child, Family and Community Studies
Southern Connecticut State University
Gateway Community College - Business Administration and Management
Gateway Community College