Elijah Gelin

Collaborate with clients to coordinate and execute events held in rental spaces at Worcester State University. Responsible for setting up event infrastructure, including tables, chairs, staging, lighting, and audio/visual equipment, ensuring all setups meet client specifications and safety standards. Provide on-site support throughout events to maintain a smooth and professional experience. I also handled delivery for equipment.

• Sourced venues for events in accordance with client needs and preferences.
• Ensured effective communication between vendors and suppliers before, during and after the event.
• Supervised staff members responsible for registration desk setup and management during events.

Provided fast, friendly, and accurate customer service in a high-volume retail environment.

• Operated cash register, processed sales transactions, and handled returns and exchanges with efficiency and accuracy
• Maintained a clean and organized checkout area and assisted in stocking and merchandising when needed
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and multitasking skills during busy shifts
• Resolved customer inquiries and concerns professionally to ensure a positive shopping experience
• Consistently followed company procedures and maintained a high level of reliability and punctuality
• Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
• Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.

Played a key role in maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in a high-volume kitchen environment at a busy resort.

• Washed and sanitized dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment in compliance with health and safety standards
• Assisted kitchen staff with food prep and restocking supplies as needed
• Maintained a clean and organized dishwashing station and back-of-house area
• Worked efficiently under pressure during peak dining hours to ensure quick turnaround of clean dishware
• Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting

Left due to having to return to school for the spring semester.

• Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
• Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.

Provided customer service and support in a fast-paced retail environment, assisting with sales, merchandising, and maintaining store cleanliness.

• Helped customers locate merchandise and answered questions about products and promotions
• Operated cash register and handled transactions efficiently and accurately
• Restocked shelves, organized displays, and assisted in inventory management
• Maintained a positive and professional demeanor while handling high customer traffic

Left position due to experiencing workplace discrimination, which was addressed through appropriate channels.

• Performed other duties as assigned by management.

• I assisted customers in need to help them find the merchandise they wanted.
• I also helped clean and open the store.
• I assisted fellow employees when they needed assistance in heavy lifting and moving.

• Worked on a team of twelve young leaders of color to develop a coloring book to inspire and engage children of color in the Cambridge community.
• Published and distributed coloring books, and school and art supplies to over one thousand homes in the community.

• Collaborated with a team of twenty students in the community to develop perfect skills to work in retail.
• We developed and sharpened existing skills in order to successfully apply for jobs the year after.

• Me and five other students supervised and helped kids with their summer homework, preparing them for their freshmen year or 9th-grade year.
• Creating and playing games with them, and chaperoning them whenever we exited the building for any trips.