Vinny Woods
Hamden,CT
Summary
Upbeat professional dedicated to providing fun, safe, and engaging activities to program participants. Leverages talents in communication and leadership to build rapport and lead by example. Exhibits excellent time management skills with an aptitude for managing complex activity schedules. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
Bethlehem Early Learning Center
Ridgewood, NJ
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Assisted with the planning and execution of daily activities for campers.
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
- Collaborated with other counselors to create fun learning experiences for campers.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities for children aged between 3 and 5 years old.
- Resolved conflicts between campers using effective communication strategies.(Numerous times having to break up arguments and teach kids right from wrong).
Intern
Ameriprise Financial
Paramus, NJ
09.2022 - 06.2023
- This was a non paid internship with my financial Advisor Scott Sosna.
- This was part of a work study program my senior year of High School where I went once a week.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
Restaurant Busser
The Iron Horse
Westwood, NJ
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Handled cash payments accurately following established procedures.
- Assisted with restocking supplies such as straws, cups, plates and utensils.
- Performed opening duties including setting up side stations for service staff.
- Ensured that all areas were properly sanitized at the end of each shift.
- Swept floors and removed garbage from dining area.
- Stocked ice bins with fresh ice cubes throughout the day as needed.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05-2026
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Camper Supervision
- Special Events
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Safety measures
- Childcare management
- Issue identification and resolution
- Team building expertise
Affiliations
- In High School I was an Actor who took the roles of Ted in "Peter and The Star Catcher" as well as Mr. Webb in "Our Town". I was also a three sport varsity athlete running cross country, winter track, and spring track at Westwood High School. I am also part of the club running team at Quinnipiac University, as well as in the 19/29 and investment clubs. The 19/29 club is a club where w raise money to give out scholarships for kids to attend QU who would not be able to afford it otherwise.
Accomplishments
- I was named to the Honor Roll all 4 years of High School as well as the Deans list at Quinnipiac University both of my first two semesters.
Timeline
Intern
Ameriprise Financial
09.2022 - 06.2023
Restaurant Busser
The Iron Horse
09.2021 - 12.2022
Summer Camp Counselor
Bethlehem Early Learning Center
06.2021 - 07.2024
MBA - Accounting
Quinnipiac University
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