Ellen Almeida
West Chester,PA
Summary
Self-motivated professional with extensive leadership and team-building experience. Organized, competitive, and dependable candidate who works well under pressure with a positive attitude. Strong capabilities in managing multiple tasks to successful outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal's Advisory Committee Member
Dr. James Conley, Principal
Unionville High School
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with fellow members to develop strategic plans in response to the principal's main school-wide concerns.
- Provided insightful feedback on proposed initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation and sustainability.
- Actively engaged with students to gather feedback and incorporate diverse perspectives into decision-making processes.
Student Council Secretary
Unionville High School
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Improved organization of student council meeting by maintaining a detailed agenda and notes sheet.
- Promoted accountability by taking attendance every meeting and communicating with those not in attendance.
- Supported successful school-wide initiatives by assisting in the planning and execution of various student council projects such as homecoming, prom, spirit weeks, and many school-wide fundraisers and micro-events.
After School Care Taker
Kennett Middle School
195 Sunny Dell Rd, Landenberg, PA 19350
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked closely with children to develop their skills in the kitchen, teaching them how to cook a new cultural dish each week.
- Developed strong relationships with at-risk and/or underprivileged children, understanding each child's unique needs and preferences.
- Encouraged a fun and safe environment for the children, as many came from underprivileged areas with their parents working very late hours.
Volunteer
Habitat For Humanity
1853 Lincoln Hwy E, Coatesville, PA 19320
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Enhanced community engagement by recruiting more high school volunteers.
- Improved overall atmosphere by cleaning donated products, organizing inventory, and unloading new donations.
- Assisted customers in loading their newly purchased furniture into their vehicles.
UTHON Outreach Committee Leader
Unionville High School THON
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Achieved committee objectives by effectively leading meetings and fostering collaboration among members.
- Developed comprehensive agendas for weekly committee meetings, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Fostered a positive environment for active engagement and comfortability among all members.
- Assisted in securing sponsorships for fundraising events, utilizing strong interpersonal skills to engage potential donors.
- Successfully coordinated district-wide fundraising events after meeting with elementary school and middle school boards.
Team Captain
Unionville High School Field Hockey
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Elected by teammates both junior and senior year.
- Boosted team morale by organizing team-building activities and fostering a positive environment.
- Acted as positive role model on the field to set the tone for the program and enhanced leadership credibility with teammates and coaches.
- Developed team pre-season workouts, encouraging players to prepare for the season.
- Determined areas in need of improvement and spoke directly with the coach and athletic directors when necessary.
Education
The Wharton School, BS in Economics - Finance
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05.2027
Unionville High School
Kennett Square, PA05.2023
Skills
- Teamwork
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Fundraising
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Leadership abilities
- Stakeholder engagement
Accomplishments
- 3x National Club Champion (WC Eagles).
- Selected to play on USA Indoor U-15 Team.
- Freshman Collegiate Season: Played 16 out of 17 games, starting in 11.
Field Hockey:
Academic:
- AP Scholar with Honor
- National Merit Commended Scholar
Timeline
After School Care Taker
Kennett Middle School
01.2022 - 04.2023
Volunteer
Habitat For Humanity
01.2022 - 04.2023
Team Captain
Unionville High School Field Hockey
08.2021 - 11.2022
UTHON Outreach Committee Leader
Unionville High School THON
08.2020 - 04.2023
Principal's Advisory Committee Member
Dr. James Conley, Principal
09.2019 - 05.2023
Student Council Secretary
Unionville High School
08.2019 - 05.2023
The Wharton School, BS in Economics - Finance
University of Pennsylvania
Unionville High School