Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Carolista Walsh

New Bern,NC
Carolista Walsh

Summary

Dedicated and enthusiastic rising college sophomore pursuing a Psychology degree at Wellesley College. Skilled in public speaking, leadership, effective communication, and organization. Demonstrated consistency and empathy across community volunteer programs.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

Katie Skelton
New Bern, NC

Babysitter
12.2022 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • supervised three boys and multiple household pets

North Carolina Aquarium
Pine Knoll Shores, NC

Aquarium Summer Junior Volunteer
07.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • underwent training for various Aquarium exhibits, animals, and facts
  • educated the public at the otter and shark information carts about species in the exhibits and environmental issues they face
  • oversaw the invertebrate touch tank by promoting careful handling of the creatures and sharing details about the invertebrates
  • guided younger volunteers who had questions about their stations or how to best engage with the public

Colonial Capital Humane Society
New Bern , NC

Cat Shelter Volunteer
11.2020 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • carried out essential cleaning procedures in the room designated for sick cats
  • sanitized the cats' enclosures, cleaned litter boxes, and refreshed food and water

CarolinaEast Medical Center
New Bern, NC

Hospital Volunteer
06.2022 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • assisted nurses and other staff with daily tasks in the PACU (post-anesthesia care unit)
  • helped acclimate patients to their new environment and transported them to their rooms after they awakened
  • wheeled patients with mobility issues to receive bloodwork or get discharged from the hospital

North Carolina Aquarium
Pine Knoll Shores, NC

Aquarium Teen Ambassador (virtual)
06.2020 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • participated in various Zoom calls to learn about environmental concerns and the Aquarium's efforts to combat these issues
  • received instruction about different departments at the Aquarium and their purposes
  • created and presented a final capstone project about the process of exhibit creation at the Aquarium

Education

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
05-2028

Arendell Parrott Academy
Kinston, NC

High School Diploma
06-2024

University Overview

  • Graduated cum laude

Skills

  • public engagement, dedication in the workplace, positivity, communication across age groups, professionalism, problem resolution, adaptability, thoroughness, interpersonal communication

Affiliations

  • cast in major roles in school plays, demonstrated proficiency in engaging large audiences
  • led the high school chorus after years of choir involvement

Languages

French
Professional

Accomplishments

  • President's Volunteer Service Award (100+ hours of service), 2 years in a row
  • AP Scholar with Honor Award, 2 years in a row

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Aquarium Summer Junior Volunteer

North Carolina Aquarium
07.2023 - 08.2023

Babysitter

Katie Skelton
12.2022 - 01.2024

Hospital Volunteer

CarolinaEast Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2022

Cat Shelter Volunteer

Colonial Capital Humane Society
11.2020 - 11.2022

Aquarium Teen Ambassador (virtual)

North Carolina Aquarium
06.2020 - 07.2020

Wellesley College

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology

Arendell Parrott Academy

High School Diploma