Hallie Lindquist
Missoula,MT
Summary
Dynamic and creative professional with experience as an After-School Leader at YMCA Child Development Center, excelling in activity planning and fostering positive relationships with parents. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through innovative programs, while demonstrating patience and effective communication skills. Committed to supporting child development and promoting teamwork among students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After-School Leader
YMCA Child Development Center
09.2023 - Current
- Strengthened partnerships between schools, families, and communities through collaborative initiatives aimed at supporting student success beyond the classroom setting.
- Assisted students with homework assignments, providing individualized support based on each student's needs.
- Created opportunities for peer-led activities encouraging teamwork skills development amongst participating students.
- Developed creative ways to keep students engaged while learning essential skills through hands-on activities and projects.
- Supported students in making positive behavior choices and took disciplinary measures when appropriate.
- Identified student needs and communicated to teachers, school administration and parents.
- Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive after-school activities and programs.
- Served as a positive role model, consistently demonstrating professionalism and ethical behavior in all interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Trained new staff members in program policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain consistent quality across all after-school offerings.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about their child's progress in the program.
- Connected and frequently communicated with students and parents regarding programs, policies, and individual needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students academic needs.
Sales Associate
Old Navy
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Psychology
The University of Montana
Missoula, MTSkills
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent communication
- Creativity and innovation
- Activity planning
- Child development
- Patience and tact
- Homework assistance
- Teamwork
Certification
- First Aid
- CPR
Timeline
After-School Leader
YMCA Child Development Center
09.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Old Navy
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Psychology
The University of Montana
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