Ryan Bates
Stamford,CT
Summary
Hardworking, determined, and dependable professional with experience in customer service, leadership, and teamwork. Proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments while consistently delivering high-quality results. Committed to taking initiative, solving problems, and ensuring every task is completed to the highest standard.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Footwear Associate
Dicks Sporting Goods
Norwalk, CT
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting footwear, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular stock checks and replenishment.
- Trained new associates on product knowledge and customer service techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to organize promotional displays, driving sales engagement.
- Maintained a clean and visually appealing store environment, ensuring an enjoyable shopping experience for all customers.
- Used proper sizing and fit guidelines to provide the best experience for customers.
- Developed strong product knowledge through ongoing training sessions and self-directed learning efforts, enabling confident assistance to customers seeking guidance on specific items or features.
- Assisted in visual merchandising tasks such as creating eye-catching displays that showcased the season''s latest styles and trends.
Camp Counselor
City Of Norwalk
Norwalk, CT
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Facilitated engaging activities, promoting teamwork and social skills among campers.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring safety and adherence to camp policies.
- Resolved conflicts among campers, fostering a positive camp environment.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Mentored junior counselors, enhancing team performance and collaboration.
Assistant Basketball Coach
Stamford Peace Youth Foundation
Stamford, CT
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Coordinated game strategies, ensuring alignment with overall program goals.
- Assisted in developing practice plans that enhanced player skills and team performance.
- Mentored youth players to improve individual techniques and foster teamwork.
- Evaluated player performance and provided constructive feedback for development.
- Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques, and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
- Provided constructive feedback to players after games, identifying areas of improvement while also celebrating successes.
Education
Center for Global Studies-Japanese Language Program
Norwalk, CT07-2026
Associates - Criminal Justice
CT State Community College
Norwalk, CT12-2026
Skills
- Effective communication
- Inventory control
- Merchandising techniques
- Customer service
- Time management mastery
- Organization
- Effective communication
Timeline
Camp Counselor
City Of Norwalk
06.2023 - 08.2024
Footwear Associate
Dicks Sporting Goods
10.2022 - Current
Assistant Basketball Coach
Stamford Peace Youth Foundation
11.2021 - 02.2022
Center for Global Studies-Japanese Language Program
Associates - Criminal Justice
CT State Community College
Awards
High Honors Roll, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, GPA of at least 3.5 in a Quarter.