Zero Waste Assistant Resume Example Wake Forest University

ZERO-WASTE ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Working college student with over 4 years of successful experience in crisis response and the promotion of equity through social actions. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in problem management and team participation. Strengths in leadership and networking backed by training in anthropology and psychology.

Skills

First Aid/CPR
Project organization
Problem resolution
Resident monitoring
Student resource promotion
Data Collection

Environmental education
Spreadsheet management
193 WPM typing speed
Drawer management
Cash register operations

Work History

08/2019 - 03/2020Zero-Waste Assistant | Wake Forest University - Winston-Salem, NC

Planned sustainability-based events for all undergraduates, including pop-up taste testing booths of plant-forward dining options and facilitating annual sustainability recruitment forum
Assisted facilities with set-up, management, and removal of small composting projects on campus while educating volunteers about process of collecting organic waste
Assessed existing sustainability approaches to identify areas in need of greater engagement, including in-community recycling and organic waste collection and access to compostable dining on campus
Built and deepened partnerships with existing sustainability practices and leaders to promote larger sustainability goals
Optimized waste management programs, improved recycling and implemented composting plans, developing method to sustain Compost Crew through over 100 events
Developed core sustainability principles into strategic approaches to short- and long-range capital and operations areas
Developed team communications and information for weekly assistant meetings
Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys after events
Served as personal liaison between Residence Life and Housing, the Office of Sustainability, and the Office of Student Engagement to provide a unique approach to accessibility, waste management, and advertising of major events on campus

08/2018 - 03/2020Resident Assistant | Wake Forest University - Winston-Salem, NC

Assisted first-year residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships
Served as first Resident Assistant for first-year gender neutral housing, providing intentional support and programming for applicable students
Performed several administrative duties, including room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests. Also routinely participated in required room inspections and disciplinary hearings
Attended, participated and contributed to weekly staff meetings addressing resident, community, and personal needs
Facilitated floor monthly meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about policy changes and upcoming programs on campus
Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with campus crisis protocols
Served as personal liaison between Residence Life and Housing, Office of Sustainability, and Office of Student Engagement to provide unique approach to accessibility, waste management, and advertising of major events on campus

08/2017 - 03/2020Office Assistant | Wake Forest University - Winston-Salem, NC

Interacted with students, staff, and faculty professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information about their organizations and other university programs, including Family Weekend and Sorority/Fraternity Recruitment
Developed and distributed themed programming for visitors of university center, working closely with others from a variety of job stations
Provided ease of access and navigation for important data by compiling, organizing and uploading organizational documents to "The Link" database, an interface used by all student organizations on campus
Served as personal liaison between Residence Life and Housing, the Office of Sustainability, and the Office of Student Engagement to provide a unique approach to accessibility, waste management, and advertising of major events on campus

07/2018 - 12/2019Cashier | McDonald's - Fayetteville, NC

Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies
Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift
Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds
Helped over 300 guests every day by processing payments, monitoring reward accounts and resolving service concerns
Served guests with accuracy and precision in drive-thru
Decreased wait times for food when in drive-thru

Education

Expected in 05/2021Wake Forest University, Winston-SalemBachelor of Science: Anthropology

Majored in Anthropology and Psychology
Coursework in Statistics, Psychology and Anthropology
Member of the Young Democratic Socialists of America (2017-2020)
Member of Dash Corps (2018)
Member of Committee on Orientation and Advising (2020)
Awarded Champion of Change (2019)
Received Winston Community Nomination (2020)
Received President's Aide Nomination (2020)
Received Of the Month Nomination (2020)
Received Change Agent Nomination (2019, 2020)

05/2017Jack Britt High School, Fayetteville, NCHigh School Diploma:

Member of Junior Classical League (2016-2017)
Member of Student Government Association, serving as Senior Class President (2017)
Member of National Honor Society, serving on the Executive Board (2015-2017)
Member of Environmental Club, serving as President (2015-2017)
Graduated with 4.51 GPA
Awarded Outstanding Senior Award
Graduated in Top 10% of class

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Wake Forest University
McDonald's

School Attended

Wake Forest University
Jack Britt High School

Job Titles Held:

Zero-Waste Assistant
Resident Assistant
Office Assistant
Cashier

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Anthropology
High School Diploma :

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