Blake Wills
Seattle,WA
Summary
Motivated recent graduate with a degree in Comparative History of Ideas (CHID) from the University of Washington, possessing a strong foundation in problem-solving and finance. Demonstrated experience in customer service and communication, along with a passion for translating academic insights into practical solutions for real-world challenges. Completed an internship at Addison Avenue Investment Services, where sponsorship facilitated the completion of the Series 7 exam. Quick to learn and adaptable, committed to continuous growth, and ready to contribute valuable finance skills to a dynamic team, driving meaningful impact.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Addison Avenue Investment Services
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Guest Services
Newcastle Golf Club
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided a positive first impression of the golf course as well as contributing to maintaining a functional course through guest assistance, cleaning of golf carts, and other appointed tasks
- Responsible for ensuring exceptional, first-class service for guests
- Maintain knowledge of daily events, FAQ sheet, hours of operation, pace of play, and group event details
Server Assistant
Calcutta Grill
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assist Servers in providing a state of the art culinary experience for customers
- Efficiently manage time and coordinate with servers to allow the kitchen to run on schedule
- Regularly communicate with customers in order to make sure their needs are met
Education
Bachelors - Comparative History of Ideas (CHID)
University of Washington
01.2024
Associate Degree - Business
Bellevue College
01.2021
High School - undefined
Issaquah High School
01.2018
Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Graphic design skills
- Microsoft Excel
- JavaScript
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
SIE Exam
Series 7 Exam
Timeline
Intern
Addison Avenue Investment Services
05.2025 - 10.2025
Guest Services
Newcastle Golf Club
01.2017 - 01.2018
Server Assistant
Calcutta Grill
01.2016 - 01.2018
Associate Degree - Business
Bellevue College
High School - undefined
Issaquah High School
Bachelors - Comparative History of Ideas (CHID)
University of Washington