Garron Stevenson
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in behavioral and recreational supervision, notably with the City of Philadelphia. Excelled in creating safe, engaging environments, enhancing emotional development among youth. Skilled in emergency response and behavior management, achieving significant improvements in program effectiveness. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to positive youth outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
C2L Worksite Monitor
City Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
06.2024 - Current
- Communicated with C2L youth to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with staff and fellow kids.
- Maintained database and regular logs of daily monitoring activities.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive, and welcoming environments for C2L youth of all backgrounds.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Provided coverage at recreation centers as needed.
- Picked up and recorded all worked hours of C2L staff.
- Distributed pay cards and helped with disputes.
Tech Team Member
Target
Springfield, PA
09.2021 - Current
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in market place.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
Recreation Speciality Instructor
City Of Philadelphia Parks And Recreation
Philadelphia, PA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Managed conflict resolution among campers, fostering a supportive and inclusive camp environment.
- Led outdoor adventures, including hiking, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Monitored for signs of physical and emotional distress and stopped activities to administer care when appropriate.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, behavior, and medical information for each camper.
- Oversaw mealtime operations, ensuring dietary needs and preferences were accommodated.
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Informed campers of daily schedules and provided regular timing updates to prevent lateness to subsequent activities.
- Helped plan special events such as field trips, picnics, and BBQs.
- Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
- Documented attendance and checked on late campers.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Planned various indoor activities during periods of inclement weather to promote camper satisfaction.
- Resolved conflicts between campers using effective communication strategies.
- Assisted with the planning and execution of daily activities for campers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reach Cyber Charter School
Harrisburg, PA06-2024
Skills
- Emergency response
- Behavior management
- Student management
- Incident reporting
- Recreational supervision
- Emotional development
- Activity planning
- Manage behaviors
Timeline
C2L Worksite Monitor
City Of Philadelphia
06.2024 - Current
Recreation Speciality Instructor
City Of Philadelphia Parks And Recreation
06.2023 - 09.2023
Tech Team Member
Target
09.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Reach Cyber Charter School
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