Ruben Glaser
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Seasoned professional with a proven track record in academic and retail environments, notably at Cal-SOAP. Excelled in college advising and workshop facilitation, impacting over 400 students with financial aid applications. Demonstrates exceptional collaboration and relationship-building skills, enhancing team efforts and customer satisfaction. Skilled in cash handling and retail merchandising, achieving significant productivity gains.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Success Coach
Cal-SOAP
Long Beach, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Work with high school students at Whittier High School.
- Help students complete Financial Aid and Cal Kids Grant applications (approximately 400 students).
- Facilitate students with the application process to colleges such as Cal States, UC, out of state, and private colleges.
- Help incoming seniors with college plans.
- Collaborate with colleagues.
- Design and present Canva presentations for financial aid and scholarship workshops.
Retail Sales Associate
Mattel
Whittier, CA
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products and services.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Created price tags and merchandise signs for new items.
- Promoted special offers and discounts to encourage additional purchases.
- Transported and positioned floor displays with pallet jacks.
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
Camp Counselor
Fox Valley Christian Action
Saint Charles, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted pre-camp and post-camp evaluations, gathering feedback to improve future camp sessions.
- Oversaw daily operations of assigned cabin groups, ensuring adherence to schedules and camp rules.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
- Coordinated outdoor adventures, including hiking, canoeing, and ropes courses, emphasizing team building and personal growth.
Kitchen & Front of House
Chick-fil-A
Long Beach, CA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed point-of-sale system operations such as entering items on order tickets.
- Stocked customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
- Kept front line prepared and stocked for peak periods and encouraged staff to prepare small food batches frequently during slow periods.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
Front of House Closing Manger and Meat and Produce
Walmart
Downey, CA
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Oversaw large cash transactions and verified cash drawer balances to prevent discrepancies.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Provided excellent customer service by helping customers locate items they were looking for.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA06-2026
Skills
- Academic advising
- Networking and relationship building
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Online learning
- College advising
- Workshop facilitation
- Store opening and closing
- Clear communication
- Cash register operation
- Money handling
- Retail merchandising
- College admissions assistance
- College application support
- College planning
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Mattel
10.2024 - 12.2024
Student Success Coach
Cal-SOAP
09.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
Fox Valley Christian Action
05.2023 - 08.2023
Kitchen & Front of House
Chick-fil-A
05.2023 - 08.2023
Front of House Closing Manger and Meat and Produce
Walmart
04.2022 - 10.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Long Beach City College
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