Wethersfield, CT
What my resume does not reveal is my professional demeanor, vast experience with diverse populations, and strong organizational, clerical, and networking skills. In me, you will discover a reliable, detail-oriented, and extremely hard-working employee.
Lead Sales Associate
August 2012 to Present
• Open and close store according to procedure and prepare bank deposit with proper money handling skills
• Greet customers and engage them in conversation about their nutritional goals
• Remain knowledgeable and up-to-date on all new products and trends and recommend appropriate products to fit customers' needs
Assistant Personal Training Director
February 2012 to April 2012
• Managed personal training program on weekends and assisted director on weekdays
• Maintained large client list of new and existing personal training program members and fixed customer service issues
• Sold personal training packages to new and current gym members
Telephone Interviewer
November 2010 to May 2011
• Operate the Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing System
• Contact respondents using appropriate communication skills
• Conduct surveys while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the results given
• Train new employees using necessary skills and knowledge
Supervisor's Name: Colleen Kromrey, Supervisor's Phone: (518) 783-2512
Legal Advocate & Counselor
April 2010 to October 2010
• Provided weekly counseling sessions for victims of various crimes
• Maintained on-call shifts on 24-hour Confidential Emergency Hotline
• Accompanied victims to Forensic Rape Exams and court hearings for support and guidance
• Referred victims to services available throughout the Capital District
• Completed daily and monthly statistical reports for agency and Department of Health
• Assisted in staging community fundraisers in collaboration with Law Enforcement and Court personnel
• Assisted Law Enforcement personnel in interviewing victims to prepare formal reports
Supervisor's Name: Lisa Smith, Supervisor's Phone: (518) 271-3639
Crime Victim Caseworker Intern & Confidential Secretary Trainee
September 2009 to December 2009
Albany, NY, September 2009 - December 2009
• Answered confidential hotline using appropriate communication and counseling skills
• Assisted in Prevention Education panels and expos
• Accompanied victims to court hearings for support and guidance
• Referred victims to services available in different agencies throughout the Capital District
• Input data into confidential data base
• Conducted research on new laws pertinent to center
• Analyzed police reports for relevant information pertaining to victims' cases
Supervisor's Name: Bernard Amador, MA, Supervisor's Phone: (518) 447-5500 ext. 3058
Head Counselor
June 2009 to August 2009
• Lead daily activities
• Supervised counselors and campers
• Developed leadership and group management skills
Supervisor's Name: Rev. Chris Gerardi, Supervisor's Phone: (518) 872-9100
Police Intern
January 2009 to April 2009
150 hour single semester placement
• Assisted with class instruction at Police Academy
• Rewrote Police Academy training presentation
• Photographed and processed evidence
• Conducted research on history, policy, and organization of NYSP
• Assisted and observed officers in office duties and road patrol
• Attended autopsy and learned process and purpose of autopsy
• Received basic Glock 9 Firearms training
Supervisor's Name: Senior Investigator John Carey, Supervisor's Phone: (518) 528-5242
Customer Service Associate
February 2006 to April 2009
• Assisted customers with purchases
• Maintained store area while following company guidelines
• Developed customer service, communication, and organizational skills
Supervisor's Name: Steven Gonzales, Supervisor's Phone: (518) 928-7664
Student Tutor
September 2008 to December 2008
• Prepared students for course tests
• Developed organizational and communication skills
Supervisor's Name: Cedric Gaddis, Supervisor's Phone: (518) 244-2208
BA in Criminal Justice
2009
Microsoft Office Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SPSS Statistical Software, 45 WPM
Skills and Certifications:
• Skilled in computer use: proficient with SPSS and Microsoft Office 2003
• Certified in Human Participant Protections Education
Job Related Training:
• Certified Sexual Assault Counselor (June 2010)
• Office for Victims of Crime Victim Assistance Training (September 2009)
• NYSCASAWebinar Series- DNA: The Victim Advocate (September 2009)
• Video Training- Offender Dynamics; Courts & Police; Family Court/Civil Court; First
Responder; Domestic Violence; One in Six: Advocacy In Action; DNA: Critical Issues
(September 2009)