Ellison Herron
Traverse City
Summary
Current Business Management college student with 2 years of marketing experience, 3 years of barista experience, 7 years of childcare experience, and 2 years as a professional musician. Seeking to obtain a future job after graduation in the management/entrepreneurship realm.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sojourn Kids Assistant
Sojourn Church
01.2026 - Current
- Prepare lessons for all kids classes (ages 0-10)
- Coordinate emails for all volunteers
- Work with sojourn staff to solve problems
Marketing Analyst
Ideal Strategic Partners
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted in-depth market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making
- Assisted in developing targeted marketing strategies that aligned with client business goals
- Created comprehensive reports and presentations to effectively communicate insights to internal teams and clients
- Worked remotely to support team objectives
- Market Research, Strategy, Communication, Data Analysis
Team Member
Archie's Social House
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered attentive and friendly service to enhance customer experience in high-traffic café
- Resolved customer concerns promptly to maintain satisfaction and loyalty
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of work areas to support efficient service
- Assisted with opening/closing duties and restocking inventory
Leader/Musician
Heartsong Ministries
Cedarville
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Leadership, Flexibility, Collaboration
- Led multiple small groups in collaborative projects.
- Adapted to new environments and situations quickly and often
- Efficient in time management skills/followed tight schedules
- Solved problems and made decisions accordingly
- Collaborated with a team to resolve conflicts
- Cedarville, OH
Barista
Hawk Owl Cafe
Traverse City
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated confident customer service skills
- Worked in fast-paced food service environment
- Managed tasks independently in solo work environment
Nanny - 2 Kids (3 and 1)
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided care for two young children
- Handled household cleaning tasks
- Managed feeding and naps
- Maintained consistent daily schedules
- Communicated regularly with parents
Nanny - 2 Kids (11 and 8)
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Supervised and cared for school-aged children
- Handled household cleaning tasks
- Assisted with homework and educational activities
- Transported children to and from activities
- Prepared meals and managed daily routines
- Coordinated schedules and communicated with parents
Barista/Style Team Member
Starbucks
Traverse City
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Fast-Paced Environment, Food Service, Teamwork, Communication
- Demonstrated confident customer service skills
- Sufficient in dealing with conflict resolution
- Training New Hires, Customer Service, Commercial Awareness, Communication Skills
- Trained new hires in customer service techniques during onboarding sessions
- Used organizational skills when stocking and setting new commercial shelves based on corporate preferences
- Traverse City, MI
Education
BA - Business Management, Bible
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH05-2027
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
- Communication
- Patience
- Creativity
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Activity planning
- Flexibility
- Child development knowledge
- Behavioral observation
- Lesson planning
- Email coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
Websites
References
Available upon request!
Activities
- Sojourn Worship Team
- Living Room Worship Team Leader
- Kamp Love Worship Leader/ Small Group Leader/ and Operations Team Member
- Played 8 years of Basketball in middle/high school
- Involved in Younglife from ages 11-18
- Choral-Aires Vocalist
Timeline
Sojourn Kids Assistant
Sojourn Church
01.2026 - Current
Team Member
Archie's Social House
05.2025 - 08.2025
Marketing Analyst
Ideal Strategic Partners
03.2025 - Current
Leader/Musician
Heartsong Ministries
08.2023 - 08.2024
Barista
Hawk Owl Cafe
10.2022 - 08.2023
Nanny - 2 Kids (3 and 1)
08.2022 - 01.2023
Nanny - 2 Kids (11 and 8)
05.2021 - 01.2023
Barista/Style Team Member
Starbucks
11.2020 - 01.2022
BA - Business Management, Bible
Cedarville University