Leairra Jones
Detroit,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Associate
Detroit Horse Power
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Assisted in the successful management of daily operations such as meal planning, activity scheduling, and site maintenance.
- Supported campers in realizing their full potential through guidance and encouragement in skill development sessions.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
- Facilitated team-building exercises that encouraged collaboration among peers while improving interpersonal skills among participants.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Arrange, secure and distribute food for students daily during summer camp
- Assist with the Grow Detroit's Young Talent (GDYT) program (data entry, communicating with students, orientation set up)
- Organize, distribute and disinfect supplies for students when needed
Camp Counselor
Grow Detroit's Young Talent
05.2020 - 08.2024
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Assisted in the successful management of daily operations such as meal planning, activity scheduling, and site maintenance.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Supported campers in realizing their full potential through guidance and encouragement in skill development sessions.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Facilitated team-building exercises that encouraged collaboration among peers while improving interpersonal skills among participants.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Enhanced camper engagement with innovative outdoor activities, leading to memorable summer experience.
Sales Associate
Forever 21
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Collaborated with team members to develop innovative marketing strategies for promoting credit card products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cass Technical High School
Detroit, MI06-2024
Skills
- Driven and outgoing
- Staff support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Activity planning
- Valid Driver's license
- Lesson planning
- Creative problem solving
- Meeting facilitation
- Operations support
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Creative and energetic
- Group leadership
- CPR
- Peer mentoring
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Program Associate
Detroit Horse Power
05.2024 - 09.2024
Sales Associate
Forever 21
01.2023 - 03.2024
Camp Counselor
Grow Detroit's Young Talent
05.2020 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Cass Technical High School
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