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Relevant Coursework
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Linda Lobos

Passaic,NJ

Summary

Motivated psychology graduate with a strong foundation in child development, emotional intelligence, and program coordination. Experienced in providing supportive environments for children and families, managing team collaboration, and handling crisis situations with calm and empathy. Seeking an entry-level role in psychology or social work to apply interpersonal skills, contribute to client well-being, and grow professionally toward a clinical counseling career.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Program Director / Manager / Coach

The Little Gym
Wayne, NJ
04.2022 - Current
  • Mentored staff on goal-setting, time management, and personal development fostering a supportive and growth-focused team culture.
  • Maintained positive relationships with families by clearly communicating student progress and curriculum details.
  • Managed administrative and financial responsibilities, including billing, social media marketing, and class registration.
  • Proactively addressed and problem-solved challenges involving staff dynamics and family concerns, ensuring smooth operations and a positive environment.
  • Ensured full compliance with safety protocols, insurance requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new coaches.
  • Collaborated with staff and management to design and implement seasonal programs, special events, and themed classes.
  • Coached children ages 4 months to 12 years old in non-competitive developmental gymnastics program, focusing on motor skill development, safety, social-emotional growth and sportsmanship.

Front Office Receptionist / Marketing Assistant

Precision Pain and Spine Institute
Edison, NJ
11.2019 - 04.2019
  • Managed patient intake, appointment scheduling, and billing using Eclinical Works and Navinet.
  • Assisted in marketing efforts and coordinated meetings with attorneys.
  • Maintained brochures and tracked no-show patients for legal coordination.

Cashier / Guest Services / Supervisor Assistant Team Member

Target
Clifton, NJ
10.2014 - 11.2019
  • Delivered guest support, supervised sales team, and managed merchandising.
  • Trained new team members and resolved customer concerns.

Internship – Medicaid Department (ABD Unit)

Bergen County Board of Social Services
Rochelle Park, NJ
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Organized intake/redetermination fies for Medicare clients.
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date, easily accessible data.
  • Performed clerical duties and document logging.
  • Organized and maintained client files for easy access and retrieval.

Retail Associate / Cashier

Dollar Crazy
Emerson, NJ
06.2014 - 10.2014
  • Operated register and stocked inventory.
  • Opened/closed store and ensured clean, organized shopping areas.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling- Clinical Mental Health

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Passaic County Technical Institute
Wayne, NJ

Associate of Science - Professional Studies – Social Work

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
08.2019

Skills

  • Child Development & Behavior Support
  • Emotional Intelligence & Empathy
  • Program Planning & Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution & Crisis Support
  • Verbal & Nonverbal Communication
  • Positive Relationship Building
  • Time Management & Organization
  • Team Collaboration & Supervision
  • Microsoft Office, Google Workspace & Canva

Relevant Coursework

  • Psychology: General Psychology, Child Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Theories of Personality, Research Methods, Cognition, Perception, Organizational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Psychological Research, Statistics, Experimental Psychology.
  • Social Work & Human Services: Introduction to Human Services, Social Problems, Sociology of the Family, Cultural Competency in Child Welfare, Child Abuse and Neglect, Social Welfare Policy and Services, Helping and Engagement Skills, Seminar in Social Work.
  • Cultural & Diversity Studies: Sociology, Ethnic & Minority Group Relations.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited
Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Program Director / Manager / Coach

The Little Gym
04.2022 - Current

Front Office Receptionist / Marketing Assistant

Precision Pain and Spine Institute
11.2019 - 04.2019

Internship – Medicaid Department (ABD Unit)

Bergen County Board of Social Services
06.2019 - 08.2019

Cashier / Guest Services / Supervisor Assistant Team Member

Target
10.2014 - 11.2019

Retail Associate / Cashier

Dollar Crazy
06.2014 - 10.2014

Master of Arts - Counseling- Clinical Mental Health

Montclair State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Montclair State University

High School Diploma -

Passaic County Technical Institute

Associate of Science - Professional Studies – Social Work

Bergen Community College
Linda Lobos