Zachary Young
Norwalk
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience as a Front Desk Receptionist at Chloe Winston Lighting Design, adept at appointment confirmation and correspondence typing. Proven ability to streamline operations and resolve customer issues effectively, showcasing strong communication and organizational skills. Committed to delivering exceptional service and fostering positive guest experiences.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Receptionist
Chloe Winston Lighting Design
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
Summer Camp Specialist
Westport/Weston YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Camp Counselor
Westport/Weston YMCA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brien McMahon HighSchool
Norwalk, CTSkills
- Correspondence typing
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Appointment confirmation
- Mail coordination
- Physical fitness
- Flexibility training
- Memorization skills
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved 2025 Jimmy Awards Nomination for portrayal as Jack Kelly in Disney's Newsies
- 2025 Halo Award Winner for Best Actor in a Leading male Role
- 2025 Jimmy Awards Semi-Finalist
- 2025 Sondheim Award Best Actor in a leading male role
- 2024 Halo Award Nominee for Best Actor in a leading male role
Languages
Hebrew
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
2025 Stephen Sondheim Award for Best Leading Actor in a Male role
In 2025, I was honored with the Stephen Sondheim Award for Best Leading Actor (Male), recognizing excellence in musical theatre performance among high school actors across Connecticut. I received this award for my portrayal of Jack Kelly in Newsies, demonstrating advanced vocal ability, acting depth, and leadership within a full-scale theatrical production.
This distinction reflects my commitment to artistic excellence, collaboration, and professional-level performance standards.
Timeline
Front Desk Receptionist
Chloe Winston Lighting Design
06.2025 - 09.2025
Summer Camp Specialist
Westport/Weston YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2024
Camp Counselor
Westport/Weston YMCA
06.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Brien McMahon HighSchool