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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor I
Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center
Williamsburg, VA
11.2022 - Current
Completed daily reports.
Ensured a safe environment was maintained within the facility at all times.
Monitored detainees for compliance with regulations, safety protocols, and behavior standards.
Provided emotional and physical support to juveniles in detention facilities.
Intervened during crisis situations involving detainees to de-escalate potential conflicts.
Developed relationships with both staff members and inmates in order to provide an open line of communication.
Counseled juveniles on life skills, such as anger management, problem solving, conflict resolution.
Maintained records of individual detainees' progress and behavior while in custody.
Residential Coach
Barry Robinson Center
Norfolk, VA
06.2022 - 11.2022
Enforced rules and regulations to ensure a smooth and orderly operation of dormitory programs.
Mediate interpersonal problems between residents.
Make regular rounds to ensure that residents and are are safe and secure.
Observe residents to detect and report unusual behaviors.
Develop program plans for individuals or assist in plan development.
Retail Associate
The Nautical Dog
Williamsburg, VA
04.2019 - 07.2022
Assist customers with basic and complex pet related questions, included pet nutrition.
Develop comprehensive product knowledge.
Process sales and customer returns.
Place and receive orders, including reporting discrepancies.
Maintain store appearance and organization.
Withhold upstanding positive attitude and professionalism.
Assistant Supervisor
James City County Parks & Rec
Williamsburg, VA
06.2018 - 04.2021
Filed paperwork and submitted reports to upper management.
Supervised free play, outside play along with learning and development activities.
Implemented positive discipline; followed policy of warning, timeout, talk and parent check in.
Communicated with children's parents about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
Planned and led games and activities for groups of 40 or more children.
Recreation Leader
James City County Parks & Rec
Williamsburg, VA
12.2016 - 06.2018
Helped participants enjoy activities in a fun and safe manner.
Carefully monitored children's play.
Communicated with parents about activities, behaviors and problems.
Planned monthly calendars for 40 children.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Development
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA
Skills
Multitasking
Active Listening
Dependable and Responsible
Time management abilities
Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Counselor I
Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center
11.2022 - Current
Residential Coach
Barry Robinson Center
06.2022 - 11.2022
Retail Associate
The Nautical Dog
04.2019 - 07.2022
Assistant Supervisor
James City County Parks & Rec
06.2018 - 04.2021
Recreation Leader
James City County Parks & Rec
12.2016 - 06.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Development
Thomas Nelson Community College
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