Susan E. Lester
Ithaca,NY
Summary
Motivated worker with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Has past experiences with working in retail and managing a cash register.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Ithaca Children's Garden
Ithaca, New York
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with children aging from two to eleven.
- Organized activities for the children to engage in that helped elevate their cognitive skills.
- Laboured in the garden, helping weed and plant, build surfaces for the children to play on, as well as keep the area clean.
- Planted crops and flowers to better the garden.
- Taught the children about the plants around them, and the purpose that each plant provided.
- Communicated with parents on what their goals for their children were this summer and what they wanted to do.
- Communicated with children and solved problems between them, creating a peaceful fun environment for the children and coworkers.
Customer Service Representative/Cashier
Moondance Antique Store
Saint Simons Island, GA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Operated cash register to record all transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
Assitant Teacher
Seedlings Preschool Februrary
NYC, NY
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
Sports Time Amagansett
Sports Time Employment
Amagansett, New York
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Coordinated, implemented and evaluated leadership program and related activities to promote beneficial camper outcomes.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Maintained facility, equipment and vehicles to promote safe and secure environment for campers and staff.
NYFA Film Production
NYFA
New York City, New York
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Produced my own short film by casting actors as well as locating locations for filming.
- Directed the actors and had creative direction on the shots taken place.
- Wrote the short screenplay that would be performed and filmed.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with New York Film Academy professors.
- Performed post-production work, edited sound and sequences and provided final product within time and budget constraints.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
Babysitter
Babysitting Service
New York, NY
01.2014 - Current
- Provide active, responsible, and engaging childcare for families.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and respect their peers, leading by example.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cinema And Photography
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05.2023
Skills
- Crew Work Coordination
- Good listening skills
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Inventory Stocking
- Detail-Oriented
- Customer Transactions
- Product Scanning
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Ithaca Children's Garden
06.2021 - 08.2021
Sports Time Amagansett
Sports Time Employment
07.2019 - 08.2019
Customer Service Representative/Cashier
Moondance Antique Store
05.2019 - 08.2019
Assitant Teacher
Seedlings Preschool Februrary
01.2019 - 06.2019
NYFA Film Production
NYFA
07.2018 - 08.2018
Babysitter
Babysitting Service
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Cinema And Photography
Ithaca College
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