- Recreational and competitive soccer
- Fine Arts: oil painting, sculpture, graphite
- Reading
- Cooking
Charles Townsend
Brooklyn
Summary
I am a mathematics junior at Vassar College with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, seeking to apply my quantitative skills in people-focused roles. Demonstrated success in customer service and team collaboration through diverse work experiences, from managing retail operations to coordinating campus events. Combines a technical mathematical foundation with exceptional interpersonal skills, excelling in both independent analytical work and customer-facing environments. Proven ability to simplify complex information and build rapport with diverse audiences, while maintaining attention to detail and precision.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
The Bureau Cafe
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Acted as solo Barista responsible for all customer interaction and shop operations
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive experience for all patrons
- Operated espresso machines and grinders, maintaining equipment functionality and cleanliness
- Managed cash register operations, accurately processing transactions and handling cash
Media Resource Assistant
Vassar College
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Facilitated technology access for staff and students through effective inventory management and technical assistance at events. Collaborated with a team to support technology initiatives and enhance user experience at Vassar College.
- Greeted clients, took their requests, and provided the requested technology/help.
Sales Associate and Barista
Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pie
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed operations as the solo head of the shop for a local Key Lime Pie supplier.
- Responsible for greeting customers, taking online orders, phone calls, handling payments, and both producing and serving orders.
- Responsible for opening shop with no supervision.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing the visitor experience, and building rapport with regulars.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY06-2027
Fine Arts
Edward R. Murrow Highschool
06-2023
Skills
- Advanced calculus
- Linear algebra
- Applied mathematics
- Statistical analysis
- Proficient in R
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Fine arts expertise
- Independent workplace drive
- Friendly and outgoing
Affiliations
- I am an avid soccer player of over a decade, having played competitively throughout high school on SC Gjøa and now recreational on Vassar Club Soccer.
- I have been making art for my entire life—having gone to Edward R. Murrow's screened fine art's high school program, and now continuing arts through courses at Vassar college and with Vassar Art Group.
- Member of Students For Nuclear Disarmament club at Vassar College in which I help to educate fellow students on nuclear ongoing, working as a chapter of the nationwide Nuclear Disarmament organization.
Accomplishments
- SC Gjøa Soccer 2023 Player Of The Year Award
- 2022-2023 Season U19 SC Gjøa Captain
Interests
Timeline
Barista
The Bureau Cafe
06.2025 - 09.2025
Media Resource Assistant
Vassar College
09.2023 - 05.2025
Sales Associate and Barista
Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pie
07.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Vassar College
Fine Arts
Edward R. Murrow Highschool