Melina Kosari
Chicago,IL
Summary
Friendly and personable group leader gifted in helping participants of all skill levels enjoy and engage in activities. Effective in keeping everyone safe and events fun for all involved. Specializing in problem solving and communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RECREATION LEADER
BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT
08.2020 - Current
- Supported site leader in coordinating and executing different projects
- Participated in games and recreational activities which encouraged individuals and staff to join in
- Established long-lasting relationships with both staff members and students to support program success
- Alleviated issues which arose between students to maintain positive, fun environment
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues
WAREHOUSE WORKER
RYDIN
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines
CAMP COUNSELOR
BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants
- Tracked attendance
RETAIL ASSOCIATE
TJ MAXX
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Rang up retail purchases and processed payment cards, returning appropriate cash and coin to customers
- Processed payments and handled exchanges, returns and refunds according to company policy
- Stocked and cleaned shelves while maintaining neat and orderly store
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts
Education
High School Diploma -
BUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
05.2023
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO
08.2024
Skills
- Cleaning and organizing
- Problem-solving
- Poised under pressure
- Safety monitoring
- Activity planning and coordination
Additional Information
Fostered cats/kittens (ages 3 months-3 years)
- Worked with anxious and feral temperament's
Timeline
WAREHOUSE WORKER
RYDIN
06.2023 - 08.2023
CAMP COUNSELOR
BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT
06.2022 - 08.2022
RETAIL ASSOCIATE
TJ MAXX
11.2021 - 04.2022
RECREATION LEADER
BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
BUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO
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