Tess Givens
Dorchester,MA
Summary
High-energy Youth Coach brings background in sports instruction and team leadership. Dedicated to driving performance improvements and individual athlete growth with proactive strategies. Excels in building up roster with well-qualified players. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Coffee Barista
Marylous
- Delivered a friendly, attentive service for up to 100 customers per shift, while ensuring a welcoming environment
- Build strong relationships with customers including remembering drink orders and aspects of their life to spark conversation
- Prepared high quality drinks during peak rush hours while continuing to work with my coworkers in a respectful, positive manner
Lead Event Coordinator
Special Olympics Boston
Boston, MA
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution and participant satisfaction.
- Developed event timelines and schedules, optimizing resource allocation and operational efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to enhance service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
- Led volunteer training programs, fostering team collaboration and improving event support structure.
- Mentored junior coordinators on best practices in event management, enhancing their skills while fostering a positive work environment.
- Delivered memorable experiences for attendees through meticulous planning and attention to detail.
Youth Coach
Skyhawks Sports Academy
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Organized team travel arrangements, including transportation, lodging, and meal planning.
- Conducted clinics for aspiring athletes aimed at developing their skills and knowledge of sport.
- Ensured compliance with league rules and regulations regarding player eligibility, safety protocols, etc.
- Assessed athlete performance and provided constructive feedback during practices and games.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops related to coaching best practices.
- Instructed or coached groups or individuals in fundamentals of specific sport.
- Communicated regularly with parents, addressing any concerns or questions they may have had about their child's involvement in sport.
- Maintained safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all athletes and staff members.
Office Assistant
Camlock
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Handled high volume of incoming calls to successfully manage inquiries.
- Ordered office supplies to prevent items being fully depleted.
- Prioritized tasks independently to best support office needs.
- Input large volumes of data to meet accuracy requirements.
- Organized and maintained office files for easy retrieval.
- Assisted staff with resources and paperwork to complete assignments.
- Shredded older files and confidential information to reduce security risks.
- Scanned, indexed and stored records to manage filing system.
- Entered data into spreadsheets or databases for record keeping purposes.
- Managed inventory of office supplies and placed orders when needed.
- Sorted and distributed incoming mail to office staff.
- Operated office equipment, such as printers, scanners, and fax machines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts(BA) - Sports Leadership and Administration
University of Massachusetts Boston
05-2026
High School Degree - undefined
Cheshire High School
01-2022
Skills
- Facility Maintenance
- Staff Development
- Student Monitoring
- Proficient in Social Media
- Recruitment
- Reports, Excel, Powerpoint
- Open Communication with coworkers and customers
- Active listening
- Event Scheduling
- Empathy and understanding
- Child Development
- Organizational skills
- Leadership development
- Inclusivity and diversity
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Lead Event Coordinator
Special Olympics Boston
01.2026 - Current
Youth Coach
Skyhawks Sports Academy
08.2023 - 01.2025
Office Assistant
Camlock
05.2022 - 08.2023
Coffee Barista
Marylous
High School Degree - undefined
Cheshire High School
Bachelor of Arts(BA) - Sports Leadership and Administration
University of Massachusetts Boston