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Rebecca Marie Rodriguez

Rebecca Marie Rodriguez

McAllen,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative professional with a strong passion for art, nature, and child development. Experienced in engaging young children through art-making, play, and outdoor learning, with a background as a babysitter, art curator, and event coordinator. Skilled in fostering curiosity, creativity, and connection with the natural world. Aspiring expressive arts therapist with a foundation in psychology and hands-on experience supporting children’s growth and exploration.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista, Event Coordinator, Art Curator

Kreative Grounds
09.2023 - Current

Company Overview: Cafe, Art Gallery and Paint Studio

  • Welcome customers, make their order, inform them about upcoming events.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Create the monthly event calendar.
  • Reach out to local artists to teach events.
  • Create event fliers.
  • Take pictures of inventory or events to post on social media.
  • Find local businesses to participate in our market day events.
  • Reach out to local artists to showcase their work in the cafe.
  • Curate and hang art pieces in the cafe.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.

Owner: Griselda Karr (956) 325-7174

Babysitter

Over 5 Families - Ages: 8 Months, 2-11 Years Old
01.2016 - Current
  • Developed engaging activities to foster creativity and learning in children.
  • Ensured children's safety through vigilant supervision and proactive risk assessment.
  • Established consistent routines to promote stability and security for children.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding child's development and daily activities.
  • Adapted care strategies to meet individual needs of each child, enhancing well-being.
  • Implemented educational games that supported cognitive development and social skills.
  • Enhanced child development by engaging in stimulating and creative activities and educational games.
  • Demonstrated responsibility by adhering to family-specific rules, expectations, and protocols while caring for the children.
  • Increased family satisfaction by building strong relationships with both children and parents based on trust and communication.

Sales Associate

Love and Honor Jesus
11.2016 - 01.2024

Company Overview: L&HJ is my mother’s religious jewelry, art, and music store.

  • Delivered exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships and enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Photograph inventory for daily social media and website updates.
  • Collaborated with team members to create engaging product displays that attracted customer attention.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Ship out online orders in a timely manner.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Learned religious iconography to better understand and meet customers’ specific preferences and needs.

Owner: Maricella Rodriguez (956) 655-0049

Office Manager

Macdonald Advertising, Printing and Signs
02.2016 - 12.2020

Company Overview: MacDonald Advertising designs custom logos and print work, and offers various supplies for businesses of all kinds.

  • Communicate with customers by phone and in person to understand and meet their needs.
  • Design thoughtful logos to represent businesses.
  • Organize inventory.
  • Prepare orders for shipping.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries promptly and resolving issues professionally.

Owner: Steve Macdonald- (956) 622-7979

Barista/Busser

Sweet Temptations
09.2019 - 04.2020

Company Overview: Family-owned restaurant and bakery.

  • Open restaurant and prepare for the day ahead.
  • Conducted regular quality control checks to uphold highest standards of food and beverage service.
  • Manage to-go orders, controlled the line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Assist waiters.
  • Bus tables.
  • Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.

Owners: JP and Marty Lipscomb (956) 630-0307

Volunteering

UTRGV Environmental Awareness Club
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Assisted in planting, cultivating, and maintaining a community garden.
  • Supported sustainability practices through hands-on gardening and plant care.
  • Participated in and helped facilitate guided yoga classes in the garden setting.
  • Collaborated with peers to foster an engaging, community-oriented outdoor space.

Yoga Assistant Internship

Corazon Yoga
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Set up equipment for and broke down every class.
  • Greeted and checked guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-up communication and efficient problem resolution.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology

South Texas College, McAllen, TX
05-2028
  • Coursework focused on child development and psychology
  • Aspiring to become an Expressive Arts Therapist for children
  • Honor Roll Fall 2024, 3.53 GPA
  • Child Growth and Development, Children with Special Needs, Lifespan Growth and Development, Drawing and Painting, Music Appreciation, Voice Lessons, American Sign Language, Art History, World History, Rhetoric and Composition 1&2, Public Speaking, Introduction to Sociology, General Psychology

Professional Massage Therapy

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute, McAllen, TX
04-2020
  • Hands-on Swedish and Therapeutic massage
  • Kinesiology, Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology, Hydrotherapy, Thermotherapy, Clinical Massage for common conditions,
    Health and Hygiene

Skills

  • Engaging and nurturing young children through hands-on, curiosity-driven activities
  • Facilitating outdoor learning and nature exploration, with basic plant knowledge and eagerness to expand expertise
  • Friendly, patient, and approachable, creating a welcoming environment for children and families
  • Creative and adaptable in lesson planning and activities
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience in marketing and community outreach

Languages

English

Timeline

Barista, Event Coordinator, Art Curator - Kreative Grounds
09.2023 - Current
Barista/Busser - Sweet Temptations
09.2019 - 04.2020
Volunteering - UTRGV Environmental Awareness Club
08.2018 - 08.2019
Sales Associate - Love and Honor Jesus
11.2016 - 01.2024
Office Manager - Macdonald Advertising, Printing and Signs
02.2016 - 12.2020
Babysitter - Over 5 Families - Ages: 8 Months, 2-11 Years Old
01.2016 - Current
Yoga Assistant Internship - Corazon Yoga
01.2016 - 01.2018
South Texas College - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - , Professional Massage Therapy