Elizabeth Gaughan
Edwardsville,Illinois
Summary
Recent college graduate with experience in project development and coordination. Committed to supporting strategic initiatives within a mission-driven organization. Aspires to develop leadership skills and advance within the team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook
Eclipse Catering and Events
Columbia, Missouri
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with chefs to streamline food prep processes for efficiency.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high quality and food safety standards.
Summer Food Service Program Lead
Edwardsville YMCA
Edwardsville, Illinois
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify program needs and develop strategies to meet objectives.
- Led and trained a team to ensure timely, efficient, and safe meal service.
- Implemented process improvements through effective change management.
Desk Attendant
University of Missouri ResLife
Columbia, Missouri
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted residents with questions, concerns, and information requests.
- Managed room key and resource inventory with high accuracy and efficiency.
Pledge Drive Associate
KBIA, NPR Member Station
Columbia, Missouri
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Communicated effectively with donors to encourage sustained contributions.
- Ensured secure processing of donations to protect sensitive information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Missouri
Columbia12.2024
Minor - Business
University of Missouri
Columbia12.2024
Skills
- Program development
- Process improvement
- Staff support
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Grant compliance oversight
- Change management
Certification
- YMCA Leader Certification, YMCA of the USA, 05/20
- Certificate in Multicultural Studies, University of Missouri, 12/24
- Certificate in Constitutional Democracy, University of Missouri, 12/24
Timeline
Prep Cook
Eclipse Catering and Events
09.2024 - 06.2025
Desk Attendant
University of Missouri ResLife
08.2022 - 05.2024
Summer Food Service Program Lead
Edwardsville YMCA
05.2022 - 08.2024
Pledge Drive Associate
KBIA, NPR Member Station
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Missouri
Minor - Business
University of Missouri