Celia Nickerson
Providence,RI
Summary
Professional with strong background in community service, ready to contribute effectively in volunteer capacity. Proven ability to support and collaborate with team members, ensuring seamless operations and achieving impactful results. Skilled in organizational tasks, inventory management, and client interactions, with flexible approach to adapting to changing needs. Reliable, dependable, and focused on making a difference in the community. Always has a curious mind, desire to engage in problem solving, and the want to make the world a better place.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker/Customer Service Cashier/Dishwasher
FiaFia
06.2021 - Current
- Prepared/made all food on the menu, which included smoothies, smoothie bowls, oats, toasts, and coffee drinks.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by actively engaging with customers by taking orders and hand delivering their food.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supply levels and notifying supervisors of shortages.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, promoting a safe dining environment: opened and closed the cafe.
- Prepared and restocked supplies efficiently, anticipating customer demand during busy periods.
Babysitter
Multiple Families
01.2020 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Worked annual holiday parties with 25+ young children
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Food Pantry Volunteer/Assistant
The Mustrad Seed
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients in selecting food items based on dietary needs and preferences. I was in charge of the dairy section
- Organized food items by category to streamline distribution process.
- Assisted with shopping for the food from main distributors, drove the food to the pantry, and unloaded the food.
- Communicated effectively with customers/community, and would often have to speak Spanish.
Donation Coordinator/Label Creator
Friendly House
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked with my partner to do a lot of research on homelessness in wider society and in my community.
- Created an Amazon storefront with many different basic need items (toothpaste, socks, pillows, etc).
- Created an Instagram, logo, and flyers to advocate/promote.
- Contacted many school committee members.
- Items were shipped to my house where my partner and I delivered them to the shelter.
- Shared and presented our research on homelessness with others in our school.
Farm Laborer/Community Service Volunteer
Community Harvest Project
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted in field preparation by clearing debris and preparing soil for planting.
- Supported crop maintenance by weeding and monitoring plant health.
- Planted and picked various vegetables from the fields.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology+ Sociology
Providence College
Providence, RI05-2028
High School Diploma -
Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury, MA05-2024
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Food safety
- First aid training
- Inventory restocking
- Community outreach
- Relationship building
- Food service
- Public speaking
- CPR certified
Timeline
Food Pantry Volunteer/Assistant
The Mustrad Seed
05.2025 - Current
Donation Coordinator/Label Creator
Friendly House
12.2022 - 06.2023
Food Service Worker/Customer Service Cashier/Dishwasher
FiaFia
06.2021 - Current
Farm Laborer/Community Service Volunteer
Community Harvest Project
04.2021 - 04.2023
Babysitter
Multiple Families
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology+ Sociology
Providence College
High School Diploma -
Shrewsbury High School