Gracy Bustillo
Harrisonburg
Summary
Decisive afterschool counselor brings background expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior in an afterschool program. Skilled at coordinating events, directing craft times and setting up field trips to offer children numerous learning opportunities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Afterschool Counselor
The Ymca
06.2024 - Current
- Built productive, lasting connections with individual students.
- Coordinated after-school activities contributing to individual student growth and development.
- Counseled individuals and small groups of children, focusing on personal, social and emotional growth and development.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
Retail Sales Associate/Cashier
Finders Keepers Surplus Outlet
06.2022 - Current
- Performed end-of-shift cashout operations according to store policies, maintaining accurate counts and receipt records
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products
Snack Bar Cashier
Valley Lanes Bowling
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently, handling cash, credit cards, and electronic payments
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer at all times, reconciling discrepancies promptly
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and addressing their inquiries or concerns
Clothing Sales Associate
Mercy House Thrift Store
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs
Education
Current Student - Business Administration
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA01.2025
Skills
- Cash Handling
- Retail sales
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- Activity coordination
- Bilingual communication
- First aid and CPR
- Activity administration
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Health and Safety Training Certification – State-specific licensing requirements or recognized providers like Caring for Our Children Foundation.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Afterschool Counselor
The Ymca
06.2024 - Current
Snack Bar Cashier
Valley Lanes Bowling
02.2024 - 07.2024
Retail Sales Associate/Cashier
Finders Keepers Surplus Outlet
06.2022 - Current
Clothing Sales Associate
Mercy House Thrift Store
06.2020 - 06.2022
Current Student - Business Administration
Bridgewater College
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