Valerie Hill
Maplewood
Summary
Dynamic team leader with experience in customer care and youth engagement. Skilled in conflict resolution and relationship building, committed to promoting teamwork and creating safe, inclusive spaces for all participants.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Salesperson
S&S Beauty Supply
South Orange, NJ
05.2026 - Current
- Assist customers in selecting beauty products based on needs and preferences.
- Engage with customers to provide product information and answer inquiries effectively.
- Process transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems to ensure smooth checkout experience.
Senior Summer Camp Counselor
South MountainYMCA
Maplewood, NJ
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily skate camp and SOMA Play (grades 3-5) activities to ensure safety and engagement among campers.
- Facilitated team-building exercises, promoting collaboration and cultivating independence.
- Monitored camper behavior, addressing conflicts promptly to maintain a positive environment.
- Managed emergency situations calmly and efficiently, ensuring camper safety at all times while adhering to established protocols.
- Contributed positively to staff meetings by sharing ideas for improvement or offering constructive feedback on existing protocols.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between campers when needed, promoting empathy, understanding, and effective communication skills.
- Escorted campers to and from activities and on field trips.
- Created safe and inclusive environments for all campers, addressing individual needs and promoting a sense of belonging in the community.
After-School Care Provider
Weekday School
South Orange, NJ
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for all children.
- Facilitated group games and activities to promote teamwork and social skills.
- Adapted activities to meet diverse needs of children, promoting inclusivity and participation.
- Created a clean, organized environment that encouraged learning by keeping materials accessible to students at all times.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, creating a supportive and welcoming environment.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among students, promoting positive social interactions within the group setting.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA05-2029
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
Maplewood, NJ06-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer care
- Relationship building
- Customer relationship building
Affiliations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Presbyterian Church USA, Ordained Deacon
Girl Scouts of America, Silver Star Award
Timeline
Salesperson
S&S Beauty Supply
05.2026 - Current
Senior Summer Camp Counselor
South MountainYMCA
06.2025 - 08.2025
After-School Care Provider
Weekday School
09.2022 - 01.2024
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Saint Joseph's University
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School