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Cedar Cummins

Woodland Hills

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with a strong background in customer service and teamwork, honed at La Chingona Tacos and MOCA Teens. Proven ability to enhance customer experiences and collaborate effectively, while managing cash transactions and food preparation. Passionate about fostering community engagement through creative initiatives and educational programming.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor

ASPECTS magazine
08.2022 - 06.2025
  • Editor of Viewpoint School's ASPECTS literary and art magazine
  • Edited articles for clarity and consistency across all magazine sections.
  • Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles.
  • Contributed insights and ideas that enhanced magazine content quality.
  • Coordinated layout design and collaborated with production team to meet content publishing schedules.
  • Managed editorial calendar to ensure timely publication of issues.
  • Mentored junior editors in best practices and editorial processes.
  • Led team meetings to refine content strategies and set editorial direction.

Founder and President

Multi-media Art and Zine Club
Woodland Hills
01.2022 - 06.2025
  • Established creative vision for multi-media art initiatives and zine production.
  • Coordinated workshops and events to engage community participation and collaboration.
  • Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation for projects and operational needs.
  • Mentored emerging artists in art creations and multimedia storytelling techniques.

President of Gender Sexuality Alliance

Viewpoint School
Calabasas
08.2021 - 06.2025
  • Led Viewpoint high school's Gender Sexuality for all four years
  • Organized meetings and events that strengthened community and fostered belonging among students
  • Coordinated with school administration to facilitate impactful events and educational initiatives
  • Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
  • Collaborated with faculty to enhance curriculum development and delivery.
  • Fostered community partnerships that enhanced student engagement and expanded outreach programs
  • Supplied educational resources and support to peers in various academic subjects.

MOCA Teen Intern

Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles
Los Angeles
09.2024 - 05.2025

Coordinated MOCA Teen Night, a teen-exclusive event showcasing local bands and art exhibitions.

  • Interned in museum education at MOCA, focusing on Los Angeles County teens.
  • Curated and set up gallery for art exhibition, enhancing visitor experience and engagement.
  • Assisted in organizing contemporary art exhibitions and events.
  • Planned and executed virtual and in-person engagements, increasing participation in museum activities.
  • Learned art observation and critique using Feldman's four-step method.
  • Collaborated on educational programming initiatives with team members.
  • Coordinated volunteer schedules for various museum activities.

Food Service Worker

La Chingona Tacos
Topanga
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Prepared fresh ingredients for daily taco assembly and menu items.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas and equipment.
  • Assisted customers with menu selections and provided excellent service.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
  • Stocked supplies and restocked ingredients to support continuous operations.
  • Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
  • Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06-2029

High School Diploma -

Viewpoint School
Calabasas, CA
06-2025

Skills

  • Food preparation techniques
  • Cash handling
  • Physical stamina
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership skills
  • Project coordination
  • Community engagement
  • Art curation
  • Customer service
  • Budget tracking
  • Quick learner
  • Digital platform proficiency: Airtable, Slack, Microsoft Office, Google Sheets, Figma, Paylocity, Canva
  • Photography and editing

Accomplishments

  • MOCA Teen Night Gallery, 06/01/23, Art exhibited at the MOCA Teen Night, showcasing young artists and musicians.
  • Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Keys, 06/01/22, Received over 10 Scholastic Art and Writing Keys since 8th grade.
  • Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Gold Medal, 06/01/25, Received a Gold Medal for ceramic piece 'Armor' at Carnegie Hall.

Affiliations

  • MUSE UW: photographer for style magazine
  • ACRS Food Volunteer during SNAP benefits uncertainty

Timeline

MOCA Teen Intern

Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles
09.2024 - 05.2025

Food Service Worker

La Chingona Tacos
06.2023 - 08.2024

Editor

ASPECTS magazine
08.2022 - 06.2025

Founder and President

Multi-media Art and Zine Club
01.2022 - 06.2025

President of Gender Sexuality Alliance

Viewpoint School
08.2021 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Washington

High School Diploma -

Viewpoint School
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