August Helmke
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic professional with an experienced background in a multitude of areas. Proven ability to develop educational programs, communicate effectively, and lead. Experienced in nature education and public speaking, ensuring engaging experiences for diverse audiences.
Overview
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1
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5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Grandma Jennah's Ice Cream Parlor
Jenkintown, USA
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Facilitated customer service by performing various roles such as scooper, cashier, cook, cleaner, and trainer for new employees.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by resolving issues with knowledgeable, friendly service.
- Followed food safety regulations on sanitation, food handling, and storage.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Maintained a clean, organized work area throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service during busy hours.
Landscaping worker
Montgomery County
Montgomery County, USA
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked in planting and caring for trees, shrubs, and flowers throughout the community.
- Developed skills in gardening and lawn maintenance.
- Tasks included mulching, gardening, and moving heavy objects.
Intern, public educator
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Philadelphia, USA
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Intern in the Live Animal and Invertebrate Paleontology departments.
- Helped organize educational programs for diverse audiences.
- Facilitated workshops to educate visitors about environmental conservation.
- Trained volunteers and interns on proper public education and animal care skills.
- Monitored and provided care for diverse live animals, including snakes, turtles, and armadillos, in a controlled environment.
- Conducted research on invertebrate fossils.
Intern, researcher, apprentice
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Philadelphia, USA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted researchers in the Vertebrate Paleontology Department.
- Apprenticed under curator and renowned paleontologist Edward B. Daeschler.
- Organized one of the oldest and most important vertebrate paleontology collections in the United States, enhancing accessibility for researchers.
- Prepared fossils using complex modern tools, ensuring preservation and readiness for study.
- Contributed to new fossil research initiatives, supporting ongoing discoveries in vertebrate paleontology.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abington High School
Abington, PA06-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer engagement
- Inventory management
- Training coordination
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking abilities
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
- Event planning
- Effective communication
- Leadership
- Team management
- Group leadership
- Public speaking
- Networking
Accomplishments
- EAGLE SCOUT - April, 2026
- Boy Scouts Patrol Awards - 2023-24
Activities
- Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout. For my Eagle Project, I led a clothing drive which successfully gathered thousands of articles of clothing, mostly formal wear, that was donated to the local Public Defenders Office.
- Boy Scouts of America, Leadership and Activities. Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Completed National Youth Leadership Training. Participant and graphic designer for two High Adventure (20+ miles of backpacking in the Dolly Sods, 200+ miles of biking in Cape Cod) trips. Active in troop events, competitions, and excursions.
- Wikipedia: several time (1 featured, 30+ good rated articles) recognized writer, >4000 edits, dozens of articles authored
- Guitarist: Lead/rhythm guitarist in a band, performed for social events,
- Other: avid artist, songwriter, fossil collector, philatelist, coin collector, surfer, and cook.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Grandma Jennah's Ice Cream Parlor
06.2025 - 06.2026
Landscaping worker
Montgomery County
06.2024 - 09.2024
Intern, public educator
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
06.2022 - 03.2024
Intern, researcher, apprentice
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
09.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Abington High School