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Gizell Samaniego

CA

Summary

Offers background developing and leading successful youth programs. Proven success in building relationships with young people, working with vulnerable populations, and providing guidance and support. Skilled in creating and facilitating engaging activities to foster collaboration and personal growth. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Results-oriented Graphic Artist successful at applying technical skills to create art that informs and engages customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with an eye for detail and skill in customer relations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Leader

SAY San Diego
02.2022 - Current
  • Organized group activities for youth.
  • Coached, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative, and poised team members.
  • Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
  • Engaged youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
  • Participated in regular meetings with leadership team to discuss strategies, challenges and successes.

Youth Care Worker

Select Staffing
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
  • Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
  • Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
  • Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.

Face Painter

Kaman's Art Shoppes
07.2017 - 05.2021
  • Married artistic skill with customer suggestions to create unique designs.
  • Followed health and safety protocols for guest and employee benefit.
  • Utilized exceptional customer service skills to satisfy all needs.
  • Kept work areas clean and neat at all times.
  • Set up painting stand and stocked with supplies.
  • Received payments and processed transactions.
  • Engaged customers in process to provide memorable experience.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
12.2024

Associate of Arts - Studio Arts

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
06.2022

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Relationship Building
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Logo Design
  • Branding
  • Visual Communication
  • Packaging Design
  • Illustration

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Youth Leader

SAY San Diego
02.2022 - Current

Youth Care Worker

Select Staffing
05.2021 - 06.2021

Face Painter

Kaman's Art Shoppes
07.2017 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

San Diego State University

Associate of Arts - Studio Arts

Grossmont College
Gizell Samaniego