Alissa Stanton
Chesterfield
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate student pursuing Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminology with strong analytical, research, and communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Diversity
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
Child Care Professional
Witte Family
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up the playroom
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior
Sales Associate
Vera Bradley
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing
- Assisted customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA12-2024
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Client support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Diversity
06.2024 - 08.2024
Child Care Professional
Witte Family
06.2023 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
Vera Bradley
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Virginia Tech
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