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Alex VanDenburg

Marquette,MI

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and proven customer service skills honed at Bucko's Party Store and Keweenaw Coffee Works. Shadowed at the CCVC to help get a better understanding of why I want to become a Veterinarian and what I'd be doing with my chosen career path. Have the ability to be a fast learner and think of solutions to problems in stressful times.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales

Bucko's Party Store
09.2024 - 08.2025
  • Maintained a clean, organized sales floor to promote a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers, driving repeat business and loyalty.
  • Processed transactions quickly and accurately, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Efficiently restocked shelves during shifts, keeping merchandise levels consistent for seamless shopping experiences across all departments within the store.
  • Balancing the till and securing the store at closing

Dishwasher/ Food Server/Smoothie Maker

Keweenaw Coffee Works
05.2021 - 12.2024
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the cafe.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting work schedule to accommodate fluctuating business demands during peak dining hours or special events.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.

Work Study

Copper Country Veterinary Clinic
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Observed surgeries and checkups daily, with shadowing the Veterinarian and vet techs.
  • Followed industry professionals to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for task completion.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies.
  • Researched surgeries by reading material and shadowing people similar to the portrayed character.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
12-2027

No Degree - Biology

Gogebic Community Collage
Houghton, MI

High School Diploma -

Calumet High School
Calumet, MI

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Patience and empathy
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer relations
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Organization
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Sales

Bucko's Party Store
09.2024 - 08.2025

Work Study

Copper Country Veterinary Clinic
09.2023 - 06.2024

Dishwasher/ Food Server/Smoothie Maker

Keweenaw Coffee Works
05.2021 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Northern Michigan University

No Degree - Biology

Gogebic Community Collage

High School Diploma -

Calumet High School