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Cara C. Caputo
Phone: 774-275-4398  E-Mail: cara_caputo@my.uri.edu
Signature Strengths: WOO, Adaptability, Ideation, Developer, and Includer

Education
University of Rhode Island-Kingston, RI 2014- 2018
Bachelor of Arts: Human Development and Family Studies
Minor: Leadership Studies
Notre Dame Academy- Worcester, MA 2010-2014
Honors: The Katharine Forbes Erskine Award (The award is given to a junior who has involved herself in significant work for the benefit
of others and has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the community.)
Work Experience
The Groden Center- Coventry, RI 2016-Present
 Worked as Behavioral Specialist at specialized school for children with autism and behavioral disabilities
 Complete programs and activities in a classroom setting management for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective
relationships with learning disabilities, and behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students.
 Acts as ally with the public and mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual student development goals
Aim High Academy- East Greenwich, RI Summer 2017
 Worked as Student Camp Coordinator/Director of summer day camp
 Directing/ overseeing camp activities/schedules/camp set up and clean up, monitoring and evaluating camp functionality, ,
implementing safety and behavioral rules and disciplining non follower accordingly, communicating with parents with child updates
or concerns
Peer Note Taker- URI 2015-2016
 Taking notes that summarizes important class materials for students who need extra help
Dunkin Donuts- Boylston, MA 2015-2016
 Worked as cashier to ensure each customer is served in a friendly, professional, and timely manner
 Communicating with coworkers to work as a team, while recording/filling orders, balancing/using cash register, handling complaints,
clean, and organizing the store
 Very adaptable promoted to solo closing after one month of employment
Gerardo’s European Bakery-Westborough, MA 2014-2015
 Worked as cashier to ensure each customer is served in a friendly, professional, and timely manner
 Communicating with coworkers to work as a team, while recording/filling orders, answer phones, using cash register, handling
complaints, clean, and organizing the store
Catering and Event Services- Worcester, MA 2011-2016
 Worked as a server and event planner for over 50 school functions as well as graduations, birthdays, and some holidays
 Prepared food, organize event, set up/clean up event materials (decorations, tables, chairs, food, etc.), and served guests food
Leadership and Volunteer Experience
Student Organizations of Leadership Consultants (SOLC)-URI 2016-Present
 With my role as facilitator, we direct organizations in team building and emotionally challenging activities in a retreat style format to
create stronger group dynamics (better functioning, more inclusive, and more beneficial to campus and themselves)
 Facilitate icebreakers, thought-provoking activities, and guided debriefs with a focus on team building
Sophomore Breakthrough Experience -URI 2017
 Asked to mentor 5-8 sophomore students who are rising leadership minors in a full day retreat
 Facilitate discussions, reflective career and personal goal planning, and provide advice
URI American Sign Language Club-URI 2014-Present
 President of the club 2016-2018
 Plan, organize, and manage weekly meetings educating students on ASL language and deaf culture
Rhody the Ram-URI 2014-2016
 School Mascot
 Entertaining and pumping up the crowd for a variety of sports events
Joyful Learning Child Academy -Wakefield, RI 2016
 Volunteer children caretaker at daycare center for toddlers
Camp Sunshine- Casco, ME June 2013
 Marina Volunteer for families and children battling cancer and other illnesses
 Lead campers through various water games and sport
 In charge of setting up and putting away heavy marina materials
Love in Action- Boylston, MA 2011-2014
 Religious education teacher for a classroom of middle school children, grades 3-5
 Organized and planned lessons/activities, lead class discussions, maintained order and authority to large group of small children
Varsity Basketball Manager- Worcester, MA 2010-2014
 Managed basketball players needs and scorebooks during games
 Major commitment attending three hour practices everyday and both home and away games
Trainings: First Aid and CPR Certified, Safe Zone Trained, Pro-Act certified
Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office,
Other: Problem Solving, Adaptability, Collaboration, Self-confidence, Strong Work Ethic, Leadership, Creativity, Handling
Pressure, Interpersonal Abilities, Multicultural Awareness and Sensitivity, Loyalty, Positive Attitude, Motivating, Energetic
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