Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Elder Care Companion
Naugatuck, CT
05.2023 - Current
Company Overview: Private Family
Provide assistance to elderly clients ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing
Assist with meal preparation and medication reminders
Maintain a respectful relationship with clients and family members while updating care plans
Shift Lead
Blender Bar
Cheshire, CT
03.2021 - Current
Managed store operations during absence of Store Manager or Assistant Manager.
Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job duties.
Identified opportunities for operational improvements and communicated them to management.
Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
Youth Counselor
Connecticut Junior Republic
Waterbury, CT
11.2022 - 05.2023
Engaged in regular supervision sessions with program managers and supervisors to review cases and update clinical practice methods.
Assisted youth with practicing coping skills to achieve completion of treatment goals.
Maintained safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring, supervising and engaging youth in daily routines and programming.
Transported and supervised youth to facilitate off-site appointments and recreational activities.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Human Development and Family Sciences, Gerontology
University of Connecticut
Waterbury, CT
05.2023
High School Diploma -
Naugatuck High School
Naugatuck, CT
06.2019
Skills
Relationship-Building Expertise
Strong Leadership Experience
Effective Team Collaboration
Organizational skills
Analytical and critical thinking
Problem-solving
Related Coursework
HDFS 3540: Child Welfare, Law & Soc. policy
HDFS 2100: Human Development: Infancy thru Adolescence
HDFS 3102: Early & Middle Childhood Development
Timeline
Elder Care Companion
05.2023 - Current
Youth Counselor
Connecticut Junior Republic
11.2022 - 05.2023
Shift Lead
Blender Bar
03.2021 - Current
Bachelors Degree - Human Development and Family Sciences, Gerontology