ELIJAH FIGURES
Chicago,US
Summary
Dependable high school graduate with hands-on experience in customer service and teamwork. Developed strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills through practical experience and participation in the Chicago Transit Authority High School Internship Program. Ready to contribute to a collaborative work environment while pursuing professional growth.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Staff Member
Fierce Staffing Service
Chicago, IL
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with event information.
- Assisted with registration and check-in processes for attendees and guests.
- Provided customer service support to attendees and answered any questions they had about the event.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for all participants.
CTA High School internship
CTA
Chicago, IL
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Participated in a professional development internship focused on workplace readiness and career exploration.
- Worked with a team to research and develop solutions that enhanced CTA services and elevated customer experience.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team effectiveness and project outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve shared goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align on project objectives.
Barbershop Assistant
Bkgl, Deondre Lewis
Chicago, US
01.2022 - 05.2026
- Prepared clients for haircuts.
- Maintained cleanliness and accessibility of tools for efficient service delivery.
- Supported barbers by preparing stations.
- Sanitized and disinfected barber stations.
- Prepared stations for barbers to ensure smooth workflow during appointments.
- Executed supply runs to ensure barbers had necessary tools and products.
- Ordered replacements for supplies.
- Contributed to service enhancement by identifying and implementing client preferences.
- Store Runs
Teen Staff Member
Agape Center
Chicago, US
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Cultivated friendly, positive environment to foster open communication
- Identified problems and implemented solutions to enhance program effectiveness
- Led team meetings to encourage collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Group discussions
- Facilitated arts and crafts sessions for community engagement
- Fostered teamwork through collaborative project efforts
- Safety Guidelines and Procedures
- Performed yard maintenance tasks to improve property appearance
- Community gardening
- Cleaning our abandoned lots (partnership with Chicago Police Department)
Education
High School -
De La Salle Institute
Chicago, IL 08.2022 - 05.2026
Skills
- Event Coordination
- Customer service
- Attention to Details
- Safety protocols
- Event Promotion
- Team work
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Creativity and innovation
- Communication skills
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Event Staff Member
Fierce Staffing Service
06.2026 - 07.2026
CTA High School internship
CTA
06.2026 - 07.2026
High School -
De La Salle Institute
08.2022 - 05.2026
Teen Staff Member
Agape Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Barbershop Assistant
Bkgl, Deondre Lewis
01.2022 - 05.2026