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Genevieve Carota-Minikes

Saratoga Springs,NY

Summary

Professional with experience in youth development, adept at fostering positive relationships and guiding young individuals through personal growth. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in conflict resolution, active listening, and creating supportive environments. Reliable, empathetic, and driven to make meaningful impact.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Counselor

Ballston Area Community Center
09.2024 - Current
  • Monitors youth behavior and offers guidance and support for positive change.
  • Develops weekly lesson plans for school-aged children based on their interests, schoolwork, and personal growth
  • Assists youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
  • Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.
  • Improved emotional regulation in students through teaching and demonstrating coping strategies and stress management techniques.
  • Plans, develops, and initiates new, exciting, and fun activities each week

Homemaker

The Minikes Household
01.2020 - 09.2024
  • Managed household operations, including budgeting, scheduling, and maintenance, ensuring smooth day-to-day functionality.


Showroom and Stylist Manager

M.M.LaFleur
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Managed teams of 10-15 stylists in 10 states across the US.
  • Developed retail employee training manual and best practices, ensuring consistency and quality of services.
  • Oversaw all aspects of client communication, customer service, and showroom operations while maintaining superior customer experience.
  • Developed and maintained a client feedback system, leading to a continuous improvement process and a 95% client satisfaction rate.
  • Increased client retention rate by 25% by implementing a loyalty program and personalized follow-up process.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Design & Merchandising, Art History

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
01.2014

Skills

  • Highly Adaptable
  • Microsoft and Apple OS
  • Cultural Competency
  • Google Suite
  • Client Relations
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service
  • Tactful communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Youth advocacy
  • Youth supervision

Certification

  • NYS Cosmetology License


LANGUAGES

English Native

Hobbies and Interests

  • Mental Health:

Passionate about destigmatizing mental illness and supporting members of our community who need it most - always happy to lend a listening ear, drop off meals, or coordinate care.

  • Animal Welfare:

Dedicated to using my skills to give back to the community through cat/kitten fostering, adoption events, and volunteering at animal shelters.

Timeline

Youth Counselor

Ballston Area Community Center
09.2024 - Current

Homemaker

The Minikes Household
01.2020 - 09.2024

Showroom and Stylist Manager

M.M.LaFleur
01.2016 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Design & Merchandising, Art History

Drexel University

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