Leah Sebastian
Manvel,TX
Summary
Service-oriented Volunteer Coordinator driven to support South Asian organizations with strengths in training, coordinating and scheduling. Experienced in planning operations to meet changing seasonal demands and account for natural turnover. Prepared to leverage experience and strengths to take on dynamic position with long-term potential.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Sunday School Teacher
St Mary's Syro Malabar Catholic Church
06.2024 - Current
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
- Enhanced student understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and creative teaching methods.
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
- Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings.
- Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.
- Maintained Sunday School area through providing decoration and literature.
- Assessed student progress to determine level of understanding and adjust lessons to enhance learning.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement.
- Assisted in the development of age-appropriate curriculum that addressed various learning styles and needs.
- Assisted in coordinating events such as holiday programs or volunteer service opportunities that enriched the Sunday School experience for students.
- Served as a mentor and role model for students in matters of spirituality, character development, and personal growth.
- Improved student understanding of biblical stories with use of creative storytelling techniques.
Hair Salon Assistant
The Chic Bar
05.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized styling stations between clients, promoting a healthy environment for both staff and patrons.
- Answered telephone calls to provide information and schedule new appointments.
- Managed appointment scheduling and confirmed bookings, resulting in efficient salon operations and minimal wait times for clients.
- Improved salon efficiency by multitasking various responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting clients, and handling payments.
- Contributed to positive client experiences by offering refreshments and engaging in friendly conversations throughout their appointments.
- Promoted the salon''s services through social media platforms by sharing before-and-after photos of clients'' transformations.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
- Offered exceptional service and support to walk-in and scheduled customers.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to maintain a cohesive work environment that fostered growth among staff members.
- Managed inventory and restocked salon supplies, ensuring seamless daily operations.
Babysitter
Family Friends & Others
02.2021 - Current
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Managed schedules for multiple children, ensuring timely transportation to extracurricular activities while maintaining open communication with parents regarding scheduling needs.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
Sports Program Coordinator
South Asian Basketball
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Implemented comprehensive marketing efforts to promote the sports program within the community.
- Organized successful special events, including tournaments and fundraisers, to increase program visibility and engagement.
- Recognized participants'' achievements through award ceremonies increasing athlete motivation towards improvement.
- Enhanced customer service based on feedback from guests.
- Assigned schedules and specific tasks to workers for optimal coverage.
- Trained workers in service policies, safety requirements and specifics of activities.
- Helped staff customize plans for specific groups based on age or ability level.
- Paired individuals to achieve best fit for athletic and academic programs.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to secure sponsorships and funding for the program.
Volunteer Coordinator
Houston Area South Asian Sports
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed comprehensive training materials to ensure volunteers were well-prepared for their roles.
- Scheduled and organized training sessions for volunteers to develop skills and knowledge.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
- Managed a team of volunteers, providing training, guidance, and support to ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.
- Implemented comprehensive marketing efforts to promote the sports program within the community.
- Organized successful special events, including tournaments and fundraisers, to increase program visibility and engagement.
- Assigned schedules and specific tasks to workers for optimal coverage.
VBS Volunteer
St. Mary's Syro Malabar Church
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
- Mentored new VBS volunteers, offering guidance on effective teaching strategies and best practices within the program.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shadow Creek High School
Pearland, TX05.2024
Skills
- Program Oversight
- Scheduling
- Phone Etiquette
- Schedule Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Social Media Management
- Volunteer Coordination
- Training Coordination
- Schedule Management
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Time Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Volunteer Sunday School Teacher
St Mary's Syro Malabar Catholic Church
06.2024 - Current
Hair Salon Assistant
The Chic Bar
05.2024 - Current
Sports Program Coordinator
South Asian Basketball
05.2023 - 07.2024
Volunteer Coordinator
Houston Area South Asian Sports
11.2022 - 07.2024
VBS Volunteer
St. Mary's Syro Malabar Church
07.2022 - 07.2022
Babysitter
Family Friends & Others
02.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Shadow Creek High School
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