ELLA NEFF
Columbia,SC
Summary
Chi Omega Fraternity - Mental Health Committee Leader
- Lead and coordinate mental wellness initiatives supporting chapter members
- Direct peer support meetings addressing academic stress, social challenges, and personal wellness
- Develop and implement programming that fosters emotional resilience and creates a supportive community culture
Victory Animal Rescue - Volunteer
- Walk and care for shelter dogs on a recurring basis
- Organize and coordinate donation drives for food, toys, and supplies
Overview
1
1
Language
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Seeds of Change School
Berlin, VT
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Provided one-on-one academic and life-skills support tailored to individual student needs
- Built trusting relationships with students through patience, clear communication, and encouragement
- (Summer and flexible engagement)
Hostess & Server — Shift Leader
Three Penny Taproom
Montpelier, VT
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Led shift operations, training new staff on service procedures to ensure consistent service quality
- Provided friendly, efficient service and assisted team in fast-paced taproom
- Managed multiple tables, maintaining organization and quality of service under time pressure.
Pet & House Sitting
Self-employed
06.2024 - 08.2026
- Managed daily care and schedules for up to six pets concurrently, including administering medications
- Maintained clean, organized home environments for clients while providing reliable, trustworthy care
- (summer and flexible engagement)
Server / Hostess / Bartender — Shift Leader
Positive Pie
Montpelier, VT
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Served as Shift Leader, coordinating front-of-house during high-volume shifts
- Trained new servers/hosts on service standards, and guest experience expectations
- Greeted and seated guests while keeping the dining room clean, organized, and welcoming
- (pre-enrollment and gap year)
Attendant
Ellie May's Doggy Daycare
Berlin, VT
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Supervised and cared for dogs throughout the day, communicating daily updates to pet parents
- Maintained a clean, safe facility and implemented basic training techniques with animals
- (pre-enrollment)
Hostess & Server
The Social
Montpelier, VT
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed guest seating and order-taking with a positive, professional attitude
- Helped maintain a clean, welcoming atmosphere for a steady flow of customers
- (pre-enrollment)
Education
IN-Progress - Broadcast Journalism
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2028
Skills
- Leadership development
- Customer engagement
- Dining experience
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership advocacy
- Relationship building
- Food safety knowledge
- Interpersonal communication
LANGUAGES
English (Native) | Spanish (Intermediate)
Timeline
Hostess & Server — Shift Leader
Three Penny Taproom
05.2026 - 08.2026
Substitute Teacher
Seeds of Change School
05.2025 - 07.2025
Pet & House Sitting
Self-employed
06.2024 - 08.2026
Server / Hostess / Bartender — Shift Leader
Positive Pie
05.2024 - 05.2025
Attendant
Ellie May's Doggy Daycare
10.2022 - 05.2024
Hostess & Server
The Social
10.2021 - 08.2022
IN-Progress - Broadcast Journalism
University of South Carolina