ZAHEER BOOTH
New York,NY
Summary
Provides individual and group counseling addressing emotional, psychological, and vocational challenges, emphasizing client resilience and self-efficacy. Conducts comprehensive assessments to evaluate functioning and develops personalized treatment plans and vocational strategies. Guides clients in career exploration, goal setting, and job placement, including resume development and interview preparation. Utilizes counseling theory and rehabilitation principles to meet client needs, demonstrating strong communication and rapport-building skills with diverse populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Scarsdale Fencing Center
Scarsdale, NY
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.
- Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
- Conducted market research to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the industry.
Senior Intern
NYU College Prep Academy 1199/Work Force
New York, NY
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided individual and group counseling to address emotional, psychological, vocational, and behavioral challenges related to disability, fostering coping strategies and self-esteem.
- Assisted clients in identifying vocational goals, exploring career and educational options, and developing vocational skills, facilitating job and school search strategies and accommodations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients’ physical, psychological, vocational and social functioning, guiding personalized treatment plans.
- Facilitated job-seeking skills training, including resume development and interview preparation.
Membership Sales Manager
CHELSEA PIERS
New York, NY
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Mentored and coached membership consultants, fostering their professional growth and enhanced their sales skills.
- Established and nurtured a robust sales pipeline, consistently meeting and surpassing sales goals, while actively contributing to the overall business objectives.
- Worked closely with the marketing team to synchronize sales strategies with promotional campaigns and initiatives, ensuring cohesive messaging and maximizing impact.
- Led weekly sales meetings to communicate goals, strategies, and performance metrics, fostering accountability and collaboration within the sales team.
- Maintained a fully staffed team by effectively recruiting, hiring and onboarding new membership consultants, ensuring continuity and efficiency in operations.
Senior Sales Consultant
Chelsea Piers
New York, NY
06.2020 - 11.2023
- Identify and match membership products and services to provide personalized consultations to prospective clients, generating the highest monthly sales on the team on six occasions.
- Helped in the growth of new facilities during presale, bringing in a projected revenue of $225,000 in one month.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to increase customer base.
- Researched industry trends, competition landscape, pricing strategies to inform decisions related to sales initiatives.
Education
Master’s Degree in Education - Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
HUNTER COLLEGE, CUNY
New York, NY05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Creative Writing
HUNTER COLLEGE, CUNY
New York, NY05.2019
Skills
- Vocational assessment and planning
- Report writing
- Client account management
- Employee development
- Proficient in CRMs
- Labor market research
- Organizational and time management
- Case management and coordination
- Career counseling and coaching
- MS Office proficiency
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective sales strategies
LEADERSHIP AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Team USA Fencing
- International Representative
- National Championship – Division I Team Champion, 2017 and 2022
- USA National Travel Team: top 12 ranking in the United States, 2021-2023
- 2x National Finalist, July 2021 and January 2022
- Peter Westbrook Foundation - Mentor, Coach, Volunteer
- Mentored inner-city youth minorities by offering opportunities through the sport of fencing.
- Performed SAT tutoring, etiquette sessions, and personal training to encourage healthy habits and long-term success.
- Communicated with parents and teachers through weekly phone conferences to discuss progress of students.
Timeline
General Manager
Scarsdale Fencing Center
04.2025 - Current
Senior Intern
NYU College Prep Academy 1199/Work Force
01.2024 - 06.2025
Membership Sales Manager
CHELSEA PIERS
11.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Sales Consultant
Chelsea Piers
06.2020 - 11.2023
Master’s Degree in Education - Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
HUNTER COLLEGE, CUNY
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Creative Writing
HUNTER COLLEGE, CUNY
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