Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
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Timeline
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Samantha Silvera

New Rochelle

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Walker

Jesse's Furry Friends LLC
New Rochelle
01.2020 - Current
  • Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
  • Scheduled dog walking services and collected payments from pet owners.
  • Promoted a positive and energetic attitude, creating a fun walking environment for dogs.
  • Cleaned up after dogs, maintaining cleanliness of public spaces.
  • Attracted new clients through referrals and word-of-mouth marketing.
  • Cared for pets during owners' absences.
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
  • Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.

Summer Camp Counselor

Apawamis Club
Rye
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly.
  • Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
  • Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety guidelines to prevent accidents and spread of illnesses.
  • Recognized and implemented safety standards to minimize incidents or accidents.
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans for various age groups.
  • Facilitated daily activities, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for campers of diverse backgrounds.
  • Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
  • Introduced new arrivals to other participants, explained facility rules and encouraged participation.
  • Managed conflict resolution among campers, promoting a positive and supportive community atmosphere.

Camp Counselor/Volleyball Coach

New Rochelle Ymca
New Rochelle
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked with boosters, parents, and school administrators to handle support functions.
  • Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
  • Created drills and exercises to develop agility, strength, coordination, and stamina in volleyball players.
  • Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
  • Demonstrated correct form of volleyball skills such as passing, setting, spiking, blocking.
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
  • Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
  • Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
  • Provided first aid and responded to emergencies, maintaining camper safety as the top priority.

Volleyball Coach Volunteer

Lower Hudson volleyball association
Pelham
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
  • Mentored players one-on-one on techniques to boost confidence.
  • Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.

Education

Associate of Arts - Humanities

Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY
08-2025

Political Science

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
01-2024

High School Diploma -

New Rochelle Highschool
New Rochelle, NY
06-2023

Skills

  • Research skills
  • Policy analysis
  • Statistical analysis
  • Customer service
  • Public speaking
  • Team collaboration

Affiliations

  • Volleyball team (Middle School-Highschool-College)
  • Apart of a Volunteer work organization (APO)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Summer Camp Counselor

Apawamis Club
06.2023 - 08.2024

Camp Counselor/Volleyball Coach

New Rochelle Ymca
06.2022 - 08.2022

Volleyball Coach Volunteer

Lower Hudson volleyball association
02.2021 - 03.2021

Dog Walker

Jesse's Furry Friends LLC
01.2020 - Current

Associate of Arts - Humanities

Westchester Community College

Political Science

SUNY Oneonta

High School Diploma -

New Rochelle Highschool
Samantha Silvera