Sophia Castaldo
Nanuet,NY
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven person with a proven track record at Deer Mountain Day Camp, enhancing memorable experiences through engaging, hands-on activity and open-minded communication. Excelled in leadership and building relationships with co-workers and children demonstrating a blend of hard and soft skills. Achieved a positive and enjoyable professional environment, fostering growth and comfortability amongst peers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Camp Counselor
Deer Mountain Day Camp
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Provided a memorable summer experience for campers by consistently displaying enthusiasm, positivity, and professionalism throughout the season.
- Mentored junior counselors, providing guidance and support to ensure their professional growth.
- Utilized strong organizational skills to maintain accurate inventory of camp supplies, ensuring timely reordering when needed.
- Maintained a clean, organized camp environment by overseeing daily tasks such as cabin inspections and trash collection.
- Managed administrative duties including health forms, attendance records as well as daily lunch and snack orders.
- Collaborated with other senior counselors to plan special events such as talent shows, theme nights, and field trips.
- Fostered a sense of community within cabins by facilitating group discussions about shared values and expectations at the beginning of each session.
Babysitter
Local Famlies
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Sales Associate
Hi Light Decorating
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Ice Cream Server
Petey Wheaty’s
2021.04 - 2021.09
- Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes, and other frozen concoctions to customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for customers and coworkers.
- Managed long lines of customers during peak times while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
Education
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY06.2025
High School Diploma -
Clarkstown High School South
West Nyack, NY06.2024
Skills
- Team Player
- Problem-Solving
- Activity Planning
- Positive Engagement
- Creative and Enthusiastic mindset
- Compassionate communication
- Peer Mentoring
- Behavioral assessment
- Accurate Recordkeeping
Timeline
Senior Camp Counselor
Deer Mountain Day Camp
2024.06 - 2024.08
Babysitter
Local Famlies
2022.09 - 2023.05
Sales Associate
Hi Light Decorating
2022.09 - 2023.05
Ice Cream Server
Petey Wheaty’s
2021.04 - 2021.09
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Rockland Community College
High School Diploma -
Clarkstown High School South
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