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Carla Nelson

Shelton,WA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Chehalis Valley Coffee Company
02.2023 - Current
  • Maintain clean environment in order to provide sanitary experience that is valued by customers
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during chaotic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Controlled line and crowd with fast, efficient service.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages
  • Excellent customer service skills applied daily
  • Managed 50-100 customers per day

Campaign Manager/ Office Manager

State Senate Candidate
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Responsible for managing candidates meetings and speaking on their behalf at events
  • Planned and executed events with public and private donors.
  • Briefed candidate on current events happening at local and national level
  • Responsible for setting up fundraisers and interacting with donors and constituents on candidate’s behalf

Financial Assistant

U.S Senate Candidate
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Responsible for managing candidates call time and schedule
  • Prepared reports used in making key decisions.
  • Interfacing with donors on behalf of campaign
  • Assisting in management of events or any other tasks asked as assigned
  • Monitored and assisted with posting on candidates’ social media accounts daily

House Of Representatives, Congressional Intern

U.S, Capitol Hill
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Researched legislation in timely manner for Congressman and staff
  • Gathered press information for Communications team and created op-eds
  • Delivered informative and accurate information to constituents calling office
  • Helped draft letters being sent out to constituents and non-constituents

Barista

Monsters Mochas
06.2017 - 03.2020
  • Deliver friendly and efficient customer service through creating uplifting conversations and assisting customer needs
  • Balance and uphold cash register by managing over $2000 per day in sales
  • Maintain clean environment in order to provide sanitary experience that is valued by customers
  • Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.

Education

Bachelor of Social Science - Political Science & Psychology

Washington State University
Pullman
2022

Skills

  • Planning and Coordination
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teambuilding
  • Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Organizational Skills

Volunteer

Samaritan Purse Drive   

  • Constructed and organized the process for essential items to be delivered to children in need overseas
  • I was held responsible by people in my community for getting their packaged boxes to a gift site location
  • Purchased items and packed the essential items into boxes in a timely manner

Timeline

Barista

Chehalis Valley Coffee Company
02.2023 - Current

Financial Assistant

U.S Senate Candidate
08.2021 - 09.2021

Campaign Manager/ Office Manager

State Senate Candidate
02.2021 - 02.2022

House Of Representatives, Congressional Intern

U.S, Capitol Hill
02.2021 - 06.2021

Barista

Monsters Mochas
06.2017 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Social Science - Political Science & Psychology

Washington State University
Carla Nelson