Environmental Justice
A'dayr Shewmaker
Post Environmental Policy Grad Student
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Resourceful post grad student passionate about advancing knowledge in rural sustainability and environmental justice through high-quality research. Eager to apply three years of environmental policy graduate research experience. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning, and problem solving abilities. Hardworking and driven with superior organizational and analytical skills combined with unparalleled dedication to research excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Parry's Pizzeria And Taphouse
2024.03 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Barista
Scooters Coffee
2022.03 - 2024.03
- Assisted with opening and closing tasks such as cleaning cafe areas or setting up displays
- Showed aptitude in multitasking multiple orders at once while maintaining accuracy in product quality
- Welcomed customers and answered questions regarding menu items and preparation methods
- Performed cash handling duties accurately and efficiently to ensure accurate accounting records
- Maintained an efficient workflow by restocking supplies as needed throughout the day.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Educated customers on coffee offerings, promoting upselling opportunities and enhancing their overall experience.
Graduate Research Assistant
Tarleton State University
2021.01 - 2023.12
- Developed comprehensive reports summarizing research findings for publication
- Performed literature reviews to determine the most current and relevant information available
- Managed multiple tasks within tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards
- Collaborated with faculty members on research projects related to social science topics
- Identified areas needing improvement in existing research methods and processes
- Maintained detailed records of experiments conducted throughout the duration of a project
- Organized and managed large datasets, ensuring accuracy of data entry.
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MS Excel.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
Secretary
Erath County
2016.08 - 2020.05
- Greeted visitors warmly upon arrival at the office; provided friendly customer service
- Answered incoming calls promptly and professionally, routing messages as needed
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Facilitated requests by answering or referring customer inquiries in person or on telephone.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
Hostess/Cocktail Server
Hilton Anatole
2018.09 - 2019.06
- Answered phone calls to take reservations and address guest questions and concerns
- Greeted customers and provided them with menus
- Assisted in seating guests and managing the wait list
- Demonstrated flexibility by helping out in other departments as needed
- Supported servers and bussers through high-volume shifts with food running and table clearing
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills to ensure a pleasant dining experience
- Maintained cleanliness of the lobby area, including wiping down tables and chairs
- Monitored restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow
- Presented positive first impression of establishment's high standards by delivering exceptional service.
- Enhanced customer experiences by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
- Proactively assisted servers during busy times, helping to expedite food delivery and maintain high levels of guest satisfaction throughout their meal.
Carhop
Sonic
2014.06 - 2018.07
- Served guests by carrying food and drink items to vehicles
- Processed payments, counted money and provided correct change
- Successfully operated POS system for accurate order entry and billing processes
- Efficiently managed multiple tasks simultaneously in fast-paced environment
- Regularly monitored stock levels of necessary items required for production purposes
- Developed knowledge of menu items, ingredients, prices, promotions, payment methods, special offers
- Cleaned ice cream machines and food preparation and delivery areas
- Performed light maintenance duties such as cleaning tables, sweeping floors, restocking supplies.
- Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Tarleton State University
Skills
Academic Publications
Interests
Rural Sustainability
Research Design
Social Justice
Timeline
Bartender
Parry's Pizzeria And Taphouse
2024.03 - Current
Barista
Scooters Coffee
2022.03 - 2024.03
Graduate Research Assistant
Tarleton State University
2021.01 - 2023.12
Hostess/Cocktail Server
Hilton Anatole
2018.09 - 2019.06
Secretary
Erath County
2016.08 - 2020.05
Carhop
Sonic
2014.06 - 2018.07
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Tarleton State University
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