Abigail Larkin
Berlin,CT
Summary
Knowledgeable Program Assistant successful at working in both team-based and self-directed capacities. Driven to maintain smooth operations through knowledgeable and skilled support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
The Avenue
01.2022 - Current
- Build strong rapport with returning customers through friendly and professional service.
- Ensure efficient and proper delivery of food and beverage orders.
- Communicate with staff members to establish a positive teamwork environment.
- Knowledgeably provide a customized experience for customers based on their needs and preferences.
Program Assistant
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
10.2022 - Current
- Effectively organize and develop group events.
- Managed both digital filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Manage and update social media.
- Implement creative and engaging exercises to maintain member participation.
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
Volunteer
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Engaged with children in an underserved community to promote an interactive and effective learning environment.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to groups of young children.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Research Assistant
Central Connecticut State University
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
Server
Little Cake Café
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Listen attentively to customer orders, needs, and requests.
- Respond effectively and accurately to customer complaints.
- Maintain a clean and efficient work area with strong attention to detail.
- Obtain resolutions to staff and kitchen-related issues to ensure proper workflow.
Education
B.A. - Psychological Science, Sociology
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU)
New Britain, CT05.2023
Skills
- Use of Microsoft products (Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Teams)
- Experienced in SPSS
- Constructive Feedback
- Experience in online survey creation
- Data Analysis (correlation, reliability, ANOVA, regression)
- Proficient in use of online meeting spaces (WebEx, Microsoft Teams)
- Progress Tracking
Additional Information
- HONORS & AWARDS , 2022 Outstanding Research Award
Timeline
Program Assistant
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
10.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
06.2022 - 08.2022
Server
The Avenue
01.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
Central Connecticut State University
06.2021 - 03.2022
Server
Little Cake Café
06.2018 - 10.2021
B.A. - Psychological Science, Sociology
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU)