EDGAR D. VALENCIA
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Motivated college graduate with a B.S. in Business Administration seeking to leverage bilingual communication and problem-solving skills to provide language assistance and enrollment guidance to non-English speaking families in a supportive educational environment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
High School Substitute Teacher
Bullard-Havens Technical High School
Bridgeport , CT
9 2022 - 07.2024
- Directed classroom activities for 20+ students, empowering diverse learners, including English learners, with personalized guidance and support tailored to their unique educational needs
- Utilized bilingual skills to facilitate communication between non-English speaking students and school staff, ensuring access to educational resources
- Collaborated with the Psychology Department to deliver targeted mentorship and tutoring for at-risk students, significantly enhancing their engagement and academic performance
- Developed and implemented mentoring programs to foster confidence and leadership among students, enhancing their understanding of school culture
Amazon Shopper
Amazon
Milford , CT
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Efficiently organized and placed completed orders to optimize fulfillment speed
- Provided bilingual customer service to Spanish-speaking customers
- Achieved a 100% customer satisfaction rate through prompt and accurate order fulfillment
Construction Worker
Eimar Painting
Bridgeport , CT
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Construction worker assistant performing duties to accelerate construction remodeling projects to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards in a safe working environment
- Performed meticulous carpentry assignments that required precise measurements and effective operation of power tools
- Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
- Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
Crew Member
Burger King
Stratford , CT
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Delivered exceptional bilingual customer service, ensuring prompt meal preparation while adhering to stringent sanitation and productivity standards, which fostered a welcoming dining environment
- Processed transactions and assisted customers in maintaining high customer satisfaction
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT 01.2018 - 01.2022
Skills
Strong Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
Bilingual Proficiency in Spanish and English
Experienced in Providing Language Assistance
Sales and Customer Engagement Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Effective Multi-Tasking Abilities
Highly Adaptable and Flexible
Strong Problem-Solving Skills
Verbal and written communication
Adaptable
Problem-solving abilities
Public Speaking
References
References will be available upon request.
Skillslanguages
- Strong Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
- Bilingual Proficiency in Spanish and English
- Experienced in Providing Language Assistance
- Sales and Customer Engagement Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Effective Multi-Tasking Abilities
- Highly Adaptable and Flexible
- Strong Problem-Solving Skills
Timeline
Amazon Shopper
Amazon
05.2020 - 08.2022
Construction Worker
Eimar Painting
05.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Southern Connecticut State University
01.2018 - 01.2022
Crew Member
Burger King
11.2017 - 05.2018
High School Substitute Teacher
Bullard-Havens Technical High School
9 2022 - 07.2024
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