Lavelle Cannon
The Bronx,NY
Summary
. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading, and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills, and sound judgment, to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
RCM Technologies
Bronx Nyc
02.2025 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Ensured student safety during non-classroom periods like lunch, recess, and field trips.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
Recreational Specialist
Bronx Family Network
Jamaica, NY
01.2022 - 07.2025
- Leads multiple workshops to enhance community skills, resulting in higher participation.
- Work with community providers and institutions in the development of recreational opportunities for clients (i.e., Big Buddy programs, PAL, Big Brothers/Big Sisters), students, and others.
- Develop linkages with external recreational programs and facilities.
- Assist in identifying housing resources and leads for families in shelters.
- Facilitated communication between site and community recreational resources.
- Facilitated family attendance at events to maintain security and order.
- Develop, coordinate, and facilitate activities for families in temporary shelter, including but not limited to homemaking, healthy eating, shopping on a budget, financial empowerment, etc.
- Built lasting relationships within diverse cultural sectors to promote program engagement.
Barista Trainer/shift Supervisor
Starbucks
The Bronx, NY
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality espresso and coffee beverages.
- Improved barista skills through one-on-one training sessions and practical demonstrations.
- Provided ongoing feedback to trainees on their progress, offering constructive criticism when necessary while celebrating achievements regularly.
- Monitored industry trends to stay current with best practices in barista training and café operations.
- Taught proper procedures and strategies for success to new employees.
- Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
- Contributed to store profitability by monitoring inventory levels, placing orders as needed, and minimizing waste.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
Assistant Store Manager
Big Reuse
Brooklyn, NY
06.2012 - 09.2018
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Provided support to the store manager in budgeting processes, helping to maintain financial stability for the business.
- Delivered consistent sales growth by identifying opportunities for promotions, and cross-selling products to customers.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artist
The Bronx, NYSkills
- Leadership Experience
- Sales proficiency
- Performance Monitoring
- Team Training
- Inventory Control
- Cash Management
Timeline
Paraprofessional
RCM Technologies
02.2025 - Current
Recreational Specialist
Bronx Family Network
01.2022 - 07.2025
Barista Trainer/shift Supervisor
Starbucks
11.2019 - 01.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Big Reuse
06.2012 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artist