Charlie Basa
Wyckoff,NJ
Summary
Current student proficient in both the kitchen and on the campaign trail, I have formal restaurant training in both the front and back of the house, expanding both my customer service and organizational skills. Through volunteer experiences with the grassroots organization FLOW Forward and Ruth Dugan's State Senate Campaign, my capabilities as a writer and political worker have expanded immensely.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caretaker/Summer Nanny
Stacy Burch/Burch Family
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned the home after activities.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support children's social and emotional growth.
- Drove children to and from activities
- Cooked for and looked after the two children.
Newsletter Writer and Editor
Flow Forward
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Wrote pieces on Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) topics
- Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in dynamic environment within stated timelines
- Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles
Food Runner and Expeditor
The Saddle River Cafe
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Gained broad base knowledge in restaurant operations, both front-of-house and back-of-house
- Received back-of-house management training in calling tickets, advising chefs, and managing kitchen workflow
- Carried dishes to tables and assisted servers in customer relations
- Assisted in food preparation work as well as garnishing of dishes
- Advanced time management skills in high pressure environment
Campaign Volunteer
Ruth Dugan for State Senate
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
- Worked closely with other volunteers to achieve campaigning goals
- Campaigned door to door meeting with constituents on behalf of the campaign
- Engaged in phone banking opportunities advocating for candidates
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
George Washington University, The
Washington, DC05.2026
Skills
- Event and Story Coverage
- Editing Team Supervision
- Project Coordination
- Writing Stories
- Food Preparation
- Plating and Presentation
- Culinary Art
- Opening and Closing Procedures
- Creative Thinking
Accomplishments
- Contestant on the Food Networks Chopped Junior (January 2017)
- Recipient of Bold.orgs Asian American/Pacific Islander Scholarship (May 2022)
Affiliations
FLOW
- President of Ramapo High Schools National Honor Society (April 2021- June 2022)
- High School Varsity Track and Field Athlete (Jan 2022- April 2022)
- Ramapo High School Junior Statesman Club President (Sep 2021-June 2022)
- Ramapo High School Po-Pride Scholarship Recipient (June 2022)
Cooking and Photography
As an avid home cook, I often engage in recipe testing and development. My interest in photography originally started through taking pictures of my dishes but it has expanded into different fields such as photojournalism.
Timeline
Caretaker/Summer Nanny
Stacy Burch/Burch Family
05.2023 - 08.2023
Food Runner and Expeditor
The Saddle River Cafe
06.2021 - 04.2022
Campaign Volunteer
Ruth Dugan for State Senate
06.2021 - 08.2021
Newsletter Writer and Editor
Flow Forward
08.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
George Washington University, The
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