Ashley Alconedo
chicago,Illinois
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Compassionate Youth Employment Counselor with vast experience in guiding, coaching, and mentoring young individuals towards appropriate career paths. Skillful in developing effective job search strategies, facilitating workshops, and creating employment opportunities to support youth career development. Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with employers, community organizations and schools for youth placement initiatives. Proven impact on young lives through successful counseling resulting in gainful employment and future career growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Youth enrichment
YMCA
Chicago, Illinois
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging enrichment programs that fostered youth personal growth and skill development.
- Coordinated activities and events that enhanced participants' teamwork skills, leading to increased peer relationships.
- Facilitated workshops and discussions that encouraged youth to express creativity and build confidence in their abilities.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of youth programs.
- Monitored youth behavior and addressed any issues that arose during activities.
- Organized music lessons, rehearsals, and performances for the youth choir.
Activity Specialist
Zizumbo
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Organized and supervised daily activities for students in the after-school program.
- Assisted with homework assignments
- Managed daily program logistics, including activity scheduling, materials preparation, and space organization.
Camp Counselor
Union League Boys & Girls Clubs
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Provided positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.
- Encouraged camper participation and engagement through enthusiastic leadership and role modeling.
Assistant Manager
Locker Room by Lids
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted customers with product selection, inquiries, and checkout processes.
- Maintained cleanliness of the store by sweeping floors, cleaning windows, dusting shelves.
- Performed price changes on merchandise according to company standards.
- Operated cash registers accurately and efficiently during peak hours of business.
In-Home Nanny
Myself
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented daily activities for children such as reading, playtime, and arts and crafts.
- Organized age-appropriate educational activities to stimulate learning and development.
- Cared for infants by changing diapers, preparing bottles, monitoring sleep patterns, and providing emotional support.
- Planned meals based on dietary guidelines with consideration of food allergies or preferences.
- Managed household tasks including laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, errands, and light cleaning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Muchin College Prep
Chicago, ILSkills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Positive Reinforcement
- Activity Supervision
- Creative Mindset
- Youth engagement
- Program development
- Behavior monitoring
- Arts and crafts
- Leadership skills
- Time management
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Youth enrichment
YMCA
09.2025 - Current
Activity Specialist
Zizumbo
09.2024 - 06.2025
Camp Counselor
Union League Boys & Girls Clubs
06.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Manager
Locker Room by Lids
04.2023 - 10.2023
In-Home Nanny
Myself
01.2020 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Muchin College Prep