Nick Calhoun
Berkeley
Summary
Enthusiastic and driven human skilled in customer relations, business operation, and education. Looking forward to sharing my love for comics, helping maintain your beautiful store, and fostering a welcoming and safe environment with everyone there.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hiking Hostel Operator
Above the Clouds Hostel
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed and operated a hiker hostel near the Appalachian Trail in Georgia.
- Managed hospitality duties including: reservations, picking up and welcoming guests, touring the space, preparing food, cleaning floors, dishes, and beds, doing the laundry, managing hiker schedules for shuttles.
- Answered questions and provided knowledgeable feedback in a nonjudgmental and comforting manner. Including recommendations for routes, gear, and technique as well as providing emotional and moral support to those struggling.
- General problem solving and handyman work around the facility including: electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and technological issues.
- Guiding groups of hikers at varying skill levels on hikes in all weather conditions.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
Dump Truck Driver
West Texas Roll-Off
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Hauled materials with safety and skill for road construction, large industrial use, personal use, construction, and agriculture.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for the needs of clients, changing weather, and traffic conditions.
- Developed and established good relationships with customers by delivering prompt and courteous service with clear communication.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Maintained truck logs or time recordings as required by state and company policies and regulations.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and performed emergency roadside repairs.
In-Home Nanny
McVey Family
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, connections with the family and child by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught a child everyday skills and language.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to a young child.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Manager
True Rest Float Spa
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed and operated several Float Spas across the country.
- Guided customers through a relaxing, and often insightful experience.
- Performed membership sales in a low pressure, informative, and effective manner.
- Enthusiastically provided information and guidance to customers regarding a new experience.
- Managed marketing on social media and at conventions.
- Developed and fostered business to business relationships and cross promotional activities with other local businesses.
- Managed scheduling, bonuses, and training of employees.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Traveled to train other managers opening franchises across the country.
- Operated, maintained, and troubleshot state of the art floatation tanks. Taught myself skills in order to solve unique problems.
High School History Teacher
Harmony School of Advancement
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Developed multi-media presentations to maximize learning and engagement.
- Provided advice and guidance to students needing morale-boosting and academic advising.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events including: Anime and Comics Club, Chess Club, Rhythm and Poetry Club, and No Place for Hate events.
- Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in my area of study.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Organized and chaperoned various felid trips and activities to inspire deeper learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History And Philosophy
ACU
Abilene, TX05-2014
Skills
- Customer Service
- Education and Communication
- Sales
- Managing and Training Teams
- Inventory Management
- Point of Sale Operating Systems
- Data Management
- Business Relations
- Organization and Problem Solving
- Handyman and Tool Proficiencies
- Quick Learner
- Being Super Friendly
Timeline
Hiking Hostel Operator
Above the Clouds Hostel
03.2023 - 03.2024
Dump Truck Driver
West Texas Roll-Off
11.2022 - 02.2024
In-Home Nanny
McVey Family
03.2021 - 10.2022
Manager
True Rest Float Spa
02.2018 - 08.2020
High School History Teacher
Harmony School of Advancement
08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - History And Philosophy
ACU
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