Addila Athumani
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Energetic student fluent in English and Kirundi/Kinyarwanda. Skilled at managing a wide range of clerical tasks, including distributing mail, stocking supplies and filing records. Recognized for high accuracy and providing consistent, efficient assistance. Ambitious student pursuing a master's degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution. Eager to contribute developed knowledge in internship role. Skilled in organizational and time management in any settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted students in understanding academic application processes, admissions requirements and financial aid options.
- Thoroughly reviewed admissions applications and evaluated credentials to approve students for enrollment.
- Received incoming calls from potential students and provided detailed information about institution.
- Traveled to different high schools and gave presentations to students and guidance counselors or career advisors to promote university initiatives.
Student Mentor
Student Support Services
Norfolk, VA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Support students during transition into university life and residences with guidance and direction.
- Support students in developing strategies for individual and group learning.
Loader
United Parcel Service, UPS
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Loaded and unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets, skids and boxes and secured material for transport to designated areas.
Picker Packer
HSN Inc.
Roanoke, VA
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system.
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating effectively with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
Line Worker
Elizabeth Arden
Roanoke, VA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
- Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
- Prevented equipment jams or wasted materials by setting and verifying accurate parts clearances.
Seasonal Associate
Kohls Corp.
Roanoke, VA
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Completed setup, breakdown and product preparation for promotional displays and in-store demonstrations.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Pursued resolutions to achieve complete customer satisfaction, including tracking down hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations.
Crew Member
Wendy's Co
Roanoke, Virginia
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Prepared and cooked food orders for customers by noting customizations and portion sizes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Studies
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 08.2018 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Peace And Conflict Resolution Studies
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 05.2023 - Current
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Kirundi/Kinyarwanda fluency
- MS Office
- Computer skills
- Active listening
- Communication
- Work ethic
Organizations
- DELTA ZETA MEMBER (While in Delta Zeta I held the Public Relations position)
- STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES- TRiO
- ODU WOMEN'S ROWING TEAM
Timeline
Master of Science - Peace And Conflict Resolution Studies
George Mason University
05.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Old Dominion University
08.2022 - Current
Student Mentor
Student Support Services
08.2021 - 05.2022
Loader
United Parcel Service, UPS
12.2020 - 01.2021
Picker Packer
HSN Inc.
05.2020 - 08.2020
Line Worker
Elizabeth Arden
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - International Studies
Old Dominion University
08.2018 - 05.2022
Seasonal Associate
Kohls Corp.
09.2017 - 12.2017
Crew Member
Wendy's Co
08.2016 - 09.2017
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