Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Gabriela Ruiz

Victoria’s Secret / PINK
Blackwood,USA
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience

Caring and dependable college student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at Kean University, eager to contribute as an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher at Kellman Brown Academy. Demonstrated experience working with children through swim instruction and community volunteer initiatives, fostering strong relationships and effective communication. Passionate about cultivating a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment that encourages growth and development. Committed to inspiring young minds and making a meaningful impact in their educational journey.

Work History

Church Volunteer

1 Year 4 Months
Iglesia Agua El Sediento, NJ | 03.2025 - Current
  • Organized engaging educational activities for children, fostering spiritual growth and community involvement.
  • Developed lesson plans tailored to diverse age groups, enhancing learning experiences and participation.
  • Collaborated with parents and church staff to coordinate events, ensuring smooth execution and positive feedback.
  • Mentored new volunteers, providing guidance on best practices for child engagement and safety protocols.
  • Facilitated communication between children and leaders, strengthening relationships within the church community.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, driving continuous improvement in children's ministry efforts.

Sales Associate

1 Year 9 Months
Victoria’s Secret / PINK | 10.2024 - Current
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions and product features to drive sales.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve store sales goals, contributing to improved customer service outcomes.
  • Assisted customers with purchases, enhancing shopping experience and satisfaction.
  • Handled transactions accurately while maintaining organized product displays to facilitate customer access.
  • Demonstrated fast learning and effective teamwork in a busy retail environment.

Apparel Associate

4 Months
Walmart | 09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted customers in locating apparel items, improving shopping experience and increasing satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints professionally, strengthening relationships and encouraging repeat business.
  • Organized merchandise and maintained clean, inviting environment to enhance customer engagement.

Swim Instructor

3 Months
NJ Swim | 08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Instructed diverse groups in swimming techniques, prioritizing safety while enhancing skill development.
  • Taught swimming lessons to children and teens while promoting safety and confidence.
  • Developed personalized lesson plans that tailored instruction to individual needs, improving swimming proficiency and confidence.
  • Fostered positive, encouraging environment that boosted student engagement and confidence.
  • Enhanced communication skills through engaging with students and parents during lessons.
  • Developed individualized education plans tailored to diverse student needs.

Education

High School Diploma

Washington Township High School | Sewell, NJ

Bachelor’s Degree - Global Business

Kean University | Union, NJ | 01.2027
Expected Graduation: 2027

Skills

Volunteer Engagement
Volunteer coordination
Community Outreach
Scheduling skills
Time management
Multi-tasking
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Teamwork
Quick learner

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Church Volunteer

Iglesia Agua El Sediento, NJ
03.2025 - CurrentRead More

Sales Associate

Victoria’s Secret / PINK
10.2024 - CurrentRead More

Apparel Associate

Walmart
09.2022 - 01.2023Read More

Swim Instructor

NJ Swim
08.2022 - 11.2022Read More

Kean University

Bachelor’s Degree from Global Business
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Washington Township High School

High School Diploma
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Gabriela Ruiz