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Kaja Nickerson

New York,NY

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress and Hostess

The Palace
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Greeting and seating guests with a friendly demeanor
  • Managing reservations
  • Keeping the reception area organized
  • Taking orders accurately and promptly
  • Delivering food and beverages to tables in a timely manner
  • Providing attentive and courteous service to guests
  • Handling payments and processing transactions
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with guests and colleagues
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Knowledge of menu items and ability to make recommendations
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills for working effectively in a fast-Paced environment
  • Selling products

Camp Counselor

JCC Greater Boston
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Supervision: You'll be responsible for supervising campers during all activities, meals, and free time to ensure their safety and adherence to camp rules
  • Activity Planning: Plan and lead a variety of age-appropriate activities and programs, including sports, arts and crafts, nature hikes, and team-building exercises
  • Emotional Support: Provide emotional support and guidance to campers, especially those who may be homesick, experiencing conflicts with peers, or facing other challenges
  • Role Model: Serve as a positive role model for campers by demonstrating good behavior, sportsmanship, and respect for others
  • Conflict Resolution: Mediate conflicts between campers and facilitate positive communication and resolution strategies
  • Health and Safety: Ensure campers follow safety guidelines during activities and implement emergency procedures when necessary
  • Administer basic first aid for minor injuries and seek medical attention for more serious issues
  • Daily Care: Assist with daily tasks such as wake-up routines, meal times, bedtime routines, and cabin clean-up to help maintain a structured and organized camp environment
  • Teamwork: Collaborate with fellow counselors and camp staff to coordinate schedules, plan activities, and address any issues that arise
  • Communication: Maintain open communication with campers, parents, and camp administration regarding camper progress, concerns, and any noteworthy incidents
  • Leadership: You need to be able to lead and motivate campers in various activities and situations
  • Communication: Clear and effective communication is crucial for interacting with campers, parents, and fellow staff members
  • Problem-Solving: Camp settings often present unexpected challenges, so being able to think on your feet and find solutions is essential
  • Teamwork: Collaborating with other counselors and staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the camp is vital
  • Patience: Dealing with children and adolescents requires a lot of patience and understanding
  • Creativity: Planning and leading engaging activities that keep campers entertained and stimulated require creativity
  • Flexibility: Camp schedules can change, and situations can be unpredictable, so being flexible and adaptable is key
  • Skills: Customer service, Time management, Communication skills, Teamwork, Knowledge of Art, Artist, Sales

Education

Art - Art History, Studio Art

Pace University
New York
05.2026

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Knowledge of menu items
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Selling products
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Patience
  • Creativity
  • Flexibility
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Knowledge of Art
  • Artist
  • Sales

Timeline

Waitress and Hostess

The Palace
09.2023 - 09.2024

Camp Counselor

JCC Greater Boston
06.2022 - 08.2023

Art - Art History, Studio Art

Pace University

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