Shivapriya Bairavasundaram
Ashland,MA
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. An experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Coordinator
ymca
Westfield, MA
09.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance, support, and mentoring to students participating in the program.
- Established positive relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources for program participants.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, progress reports, evaluations, assessments.
- Provided feedback on student performance throughout the duration of the after-school program.
- Supervised a team of volunteers assisting with the after-school program.
- Implemented a rewards system to motivate students to reach their goals.
- Collaborated with school faculty, staff, parents, and guardians to ensure successful outcomes for participants.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Set up plans and oversaw daily activities like bingo, musical events and plays.
- Maintained safe and supportive environments to meet individual needs of each child.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and productive program environment.
Sales Associate
Hollister.Co
Natick, MA
11.2022 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
Natick, MA
02.2022 - 07.2025
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Camp Counselor
ymca
Framingham, MA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
- Promoted team building exercises such as trust falls, scavenger hunts, and ropes courses.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Enforced safety rules while supervising high ropes course activities such as zip lining and rock climbing walls.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Recognized and implemented safety standards to minimize incidents or accidents.
Camp Counselor
ymca
Hopkinton, MA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
- Promoted team building exercises such as trust falls, scavenger hunts, and ropes courses.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Enforced safety rules while supervising high ropes course activities such as zip lining and rock climbing walls.
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
Store Associate
TJX Companies
Framingham, MA
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Supported sales floor and other areas as needed while managing register operations at T.J. Maxx
- Provided cash register operations and handled customer payments.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly with professionalism and courtesy.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for store operations.
- Assisted customers with product selection, pricing and availability.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies concerning payment and exchanges.
Tutor
Kumon Math & Reading Centre
Framingham, MA
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted students with coursework and evaluated academic papers.
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ashland High School
Ashland06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Westfield State University
Westfield, MASome College (No Degree) - Industrial Organizational Psychology
Harvard Extension School
Cambridge, MASkills
- Community outreach
- Event planning
- Team building
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Bilingual communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Community engagement
- Applied behavior analysis
Certification
- Certified in Gerontology
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Site Coordinator
ymca
09.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
ymca
06.2024 - 08.2024
Camp Counselor
ymca
06.2023 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
Hollister.Co
11.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
02.2022 - 07.2025
Store Associate
TJX Companies
09.2020 - 09.2021
Tutor
Kumon Math & Reading Centre
06.2019 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Ashland High School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Westfield State University
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Organizational Psychology
Harvard Extension School
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