- Music-I love many different genres of music, and have a passion for singing as well
- Crafting and DIY Projects-Cross stitching is one of my favorite downtime hobbies
- Acting and Theater-I did theater productions in high school from 10th-12th grade
- Working with Children-I love spending time with children as they are so interesting and have so many unique ideas and plans for their future
Carissa Adams
Battle Creek
Summary
A current student at Indiana Wesleyan University, strengths in relationship building, teamwork, and communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Indiana Wesleyan University
08.2024 - Current
- Attended, participated, and contributed to weekly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Managed front desk operations during assigned shifts, assisting visitors with inquiries while maintaining accurate records of residence hall activities.
- Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Conducted regular room inspections to ensure adherence to residence hall policies, maintaining a clean and organized living environment.
- Monitored building access during evening hours to provide a secure living environment while fostering strong relationships with residents.
- Strengthened relationships among residents, fostering supportive and inclusive community.
- Improved accessibility of support services by acting as liaison between residents and campus resources.
- Reduced noise complaints with implementation of quiet hours.
Food Service Worker
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Operated cash register accurately, managing transactions efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
Volunteer-Children's Ministry
Woodland Church
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05-2027
Skills
- Time management
- Team player
- Supportive
- Relationship building
- Student leadership
- Resident support
- Active listening
- Role modeling
- Self-confident
- Resolution-oriented
- Interpersonal relationships
Interests
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Indiana Wesleyan University
08.2024 - Current
Food Service Worker
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
10.2021 - 08.2024
Volunteer-Children's Ministry
Woodland Church
08.2017 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
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