Nyaja Gay
Assistant
Warwick,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of what should be done to uphold company reputation and train in order for be a helpful in upcoming duties. Motivated to learn, grow and excel where any assistance is needed.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
After-School Counselor
YMCA Of Greater New York
New York, NY
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Showed student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities.
- Escalated consistent problematic behavior problems to school officials and senior staff.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills, and build relationships.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on platforms such as PowerPoint and Google Slides.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Customer Service Agent
H Executives
New York, NY
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Informed customers about special promotions and provided detailed information for various products.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Discussed product with customers, outlined restrictions and educated on policies.
Summer Camp Counselor
New Horizons Ministries
New York, NY
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
- Supervised groups of children in log cabins for sleepaway camp.
- Planned various indoor activities, including painting, drama productions and ceramics in preparation for rainy days or stormy weather.
- Helped youth by guiding, mentoring and counseling, as well as encouraging each to achieve personal and spiritual goals.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Assisted with planning and scheduling various camp activities, motivating and encouraging campers to participate in events.
- Swept, disposed of trash and sanitized cabins.
- Monitored students for destructive or unhealthy behavior to report concerns to camp counselors and directors.
- Organized camp events and set up sporting equipment, tables and chairs to prepare for activities.
Data Entry Clerk
Michelle Grant
New York Mills, NY
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making copies, filing records.
- Corrected any data entry error to prevent later issues.
- Enhanced data storage protocols by reorganizing over documents after initial data entry.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Keyed all data into computer
- Designed insightful and attractive presentations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thurgood Marshall Academy
New York, NY 09.2011 - 06.2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY 08.2017 - Current
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills
Team collaboration and leadership
Quote
I AM. I CAN. I WILL!
Highschool Tutor, Dr. Prince
Timeline
After-School Counselor
YMCA Of Greater New York
10.2019 - 06.2020
Customer Service Agent
H Executives
05.2019 - 06.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
08.2017 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
New Horizons Ministries
07.2017 - 08.2017
Data Entry Clerk
Michelle Grant
11.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Thurgood Marshall Academy
09.2011 - 06.2017
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