Michele Grogan
Lakewood Christian Schools
LONGBEACH,CA
7
years of professional experience
I'm ready and willing to learn. In addition, I'm always open to criticism. I get along well with others and become friends with anyone. I'm very hard-working and diligent. I enjoy putting a great amount of effort into every task that I partake in.
Work History
Day Camp Counselor
1 Year 2 Months- Developed and implemented recreational programs to foster teamwork and social skills.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive environment that encouraged camper participation.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for all campers.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among campers, promoting positive communication and cooperation.
- Boosted campers'' self-esteem through positive reinforcement and recognition of their achievements.
- Contributed to a positive camp culture by modeling enthusiasm, respect, and kindness in all interactions with campers and coworkers.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with campers, staff, and families.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create a cohesive team environment conducive to a successful camp experience.
- Provided first aid assistance when needed, prioritizing camper health and well-being at all times.
- Promoted personal growth among campers by encouraging independence, resilience, and problem-solving skills.
- Implemented conflict resolution techniques when necessary to maintain harmony within the group.
- Managed the daily schedule, ensuring a balance between structured activities and free time for campers.
- Updated all documentation and logs to maintain camp and camper records.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
Daycare Assistant
2 Years 10 Months- Fostered a nurturing environment to support children's emotional and social growth.
- Monitored children's behavior and provided guidance to promote positive interactions.
- Developed relationships with parents, facilitating effective communication regarding child development progress.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Supported the emotional well-being of children by providing nurturing care and addressing individual needs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Kept children between ages of five and fourteen secure with vigilant oversight.
- Addressed behavioral concerns promptly by working closely with lead teachers and parents to implement corrective actions.
Sales Associate
3 Years 10 Months- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing shopping experiences and fostering brand loyalty.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions and sales, effectively communicating them to customers.
- Utilized point-of-sale systems to process transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales targets and improve store performance.
- Trained new associates on sales techniques and store policies, promoting a cohesive team environment.
- Assisted in visual merchandising, ensuring product displays met brand standards and attracted customers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
- Honor Roll 2025- Current
- 4.0 GPA
Associate of Arts - Studio Arts
- Dean's List 2023
- Honor Roll 2017-2025
- 3.5 GPA
Skills
Childcare oversight
Patience in childcare
Child safety protocols
Problem resolution
Creative thinking
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Positive engagement
Creativity and innovation
Inclusivity and diversity
Patience and tolerance
Creative and energetic
Timeline
Day Camp Counselor
Lakewood Christian Schools
06.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Daycare Assistant
Lakewood Christian Schools
08.2023 - 06.2026Read More
Sales Associate
Cotton On Group
08.2019 - 06.2023Read More
Long Beach State University
Bachelor of Arts from Art Education
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Long Beach City College
Associate of Arts from Studio Arts
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