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Work History
Education
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Community Work & Other Volunteer Work
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Ellen An

New York

Summary

Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Visitors Services Volunteer

9/11 Memorial & Museum
New York
11.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced the visitor experience at the museum with communication.
  • Inform visitors about the museum artifacts displayed, and each exhibit.
  • Assisted Visitor Services Associates and other volunteers with the queue, and other tasks at the designated post.
  • Guided and assisted visitors with directions and other help needed.
  • Protocol for safety in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
  • Attended weekly meetings to discuss progress and future initiatives.
  • Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
  • Organized and maintained records of volunteer hours
  • Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.

RESEARCH INTERN

Global Treks & Adventures
New York
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Three-month commitment hybrid on a three-phase system, including one week of fieldwork in the Southern and Southwestern regions of Iceland.
  • I took detailed, accurate notes to document ethnographic and contextual interviews.
  • Continuous communication and collaboration with the program director, instructor team, and other interns, based on findings and research.
  • Collected data and analyzed findings to support investigative research.
  • Recorded research data and input metrics into tracking databases.
  • Managed, conducted, and reported on small research projects independently and with fellow interns.
  • Organized notes and research for the anthology for The Global Treks publication.
  • Contributor of Global Treks and Adventures. Trails Near Reykjavik. Treks Iceland, Issue 5, 2025.

OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP INTERN

Global Treks And Adventures
New York
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Managed multiple tasks and prioritized work to meet strict timelines.
  • Researched topics to support and understand findings.
  • Coordinated with the program director and the editing team to consistently meet project deadlines.
  • Designed a project deck about Iceland, focused on cultural and environmental factors, as well as significance, with the Global Treks & Adventures team.
  • Studied new techniques of instruction and leadership with the instructor team during the fieldwork phase.
  • Conducted in-depth research on relevant topics, providing valuable insights that supported project findings and decision-making.

FELLOW

Braven Accelerator Program
New York
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Program commitment for 14 weeks remotely about leadership, skill development, and for a successful career post-graduation, such as jobs, internships, and post-secondary education.
  • Mentored by a Leadership Coach (L.C.) in small cohort groups with 7 other Braven fellows.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
  • Engaged with the academic community through seminars, workshops, and peer reviews.

LEAD DECK DESIGNER

Braven Accelerator Program
New York
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Commitment for two months during the Braven Accelerator Program Capstone Challenge, with the cohort and Leadership Coach.
  • Facilitated run-through practices during and off lectures.
  • Drafted and moderated the presentation deck along with the project manager, lead researchers, and lead prototypers.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.

TEACHING ASSISTANT (T.A)

P.S.022 Thomas Jefferson
Queens
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Guided up to 20 students grades K-5 helping to improve their knowledge in English and Math before regular academic season.
  • Supervise children during non-classroom activities.
  • Review student workbooks to check progress for improvement.
  • Collaborate with fellow supervisors, teachers, and other teaching assistants to improve learning experience for the children.

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS - ANTHROPOLOGY

CUNY The City College of New York
New York, NY
06.2024

Skills

  • Analytical research support
  • Engagement strategy development
  • Presentation delivery and preparation
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Exemplary customer service
  • Communication proficiency
  • Mixed-methods research expertise
  • Designing impactful presentations

Community Work & Other Volunteer Work

Poll Worker, NYC Board of Elections, 11/04/24

  • Worked as an Information Clerk at Bayard Rustin High School on Election Day, November 5, 2024.
  • Greeted and guided voters at entrance to the assigned district number based on home address.
  • Assisted other poll workers with opening and closing procedures.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Traveling
  • Admiring landscapes
  • Photography
  • Watching figure skating
  • Watching baseball

Accomplishments

  • SEEK Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) National Honor Society, The City College of New York, Dec 2022- Present
  • SEEK Scholars, The City College of New York, October 2022
  • Dean's List, The City College of New York, January 2021

Timeline

Visitors Services Volunteer

9/11 Memorial & Museum
11.2024 - Current

RESEARCH INTERN

Global Treks & Adventures
06.2024 - 09.2024

OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP INTERN

Global Treks And Adventures
06.2024 - 07.2024

LEAD DECK DESIGNER

Braven Accelerator Program
10.2023 - 11.2023

FELLOW

Braven Accelerator Program
08.2023 - 12.2023

TEACHING ASSISTANT (T.A)

P.S.022 Thomas Jefferson
07.2019 - 08.2019

BACHELOR OF ARTS - ANTHROPOLOGY

CUNY The City College of New York

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