Emily Schlak
Fort Collins,CO
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for a collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Community Desk Assistant
Colorado State University
08.2025 - Current
- Provided front-line customer service and support to residents and visitors in university housing.
- Managed desk operations, including key distribution, mail handling, and maintenance requests.
- Ensured safety and policy compliance by monitoring hall access and documenting incidents.
- Collaborated with residence life staff to support community programs and foster a welcoming environment.
- Maintained organized records and communicated effectively in a fast-paced setting.
Student Orientation and Training Manager
Colorado State University
08.2024 - Current
- Develop Orientation Programs: Design and implement comprehensive onboarding programs for new student hires.
- Facilitate Welcome Sessions: Conduct engaging sessions introducing new hires to company culture, policies, and expectations.
- Policy Education: Ensure students understand compliance, workplace ethics, and operational procedures.
- Create Training Materials: Develop curriculum, manuals, and digital resources tailored to student roles. Lead in-person or virtual sessions focusing on customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate training attendance records, performance assessments, and certifications.
- Scheduling: Coordinate training sessions and maintain an updated calendar of activities.
Barista
The Cup
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Receive and process customer payments.
- Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
- Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
- Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
Cadet Captain
Civil Air Patrol
08.2017 - Current
- Top 2% of cadets nationwide
- July 2024-present: Air Academy Cadet Squadron (Colorado)
- June 2021-July 2024: Sedalia Cadet Flight (Missouri)
- Developed leadership skills through progressive staff roles and participation in structured training programs.
- Led teams during missions and training exercises, fostering collaboration and effective communication.
Deli Clerk
Safeway
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
- Scrub and polish counters and other equipment, clean glasses, and dishes.
- Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
- Maintain safe food handling while working with meats, cheeses, raw meat, and other fried goods.
- Accurately measured and sliced meats and cheeses for customer satisfaction.
Food Handler
Ram’s Horn Dining Hall
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Portion and wrap food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
- Take and record the temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
- Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
Soccer Referee
North Virginia Soccer Club
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Officiated recreational soccer games while maintaining spectator behavior.
- Resolved claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assessed any necessary penalties, according to regulations.
- Signaled participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition.
- Kept track of event times, including elapsed time during game segments, and starting or stopping play when necessary.
- Officiated at sporting events, games, and competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules were observed.
- Taught and explained the rules and regulations governing the sport.
Child Care Assistant
Covenant Christian Academy
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Cared for and taught young students ages birth to eleven.
- Coordinated activities to enhance their learning.
- Maintained a safe play environment.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Helped children with homework and schoolwork.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice
Colorado State Univeristy (CSU)
Fort Collins, CO05-2027
High School Diploma -
Knob Noster High School
Knob Noster, MO 08.2021 - 05.2023
Skills
- Record keeping
- Decision-making
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Calendar management
- Operations support
AWARDS
CCA and KNHS National Honor Society 2019-2013, CCA Varsity Letter for Volleyball, CCA and KNHS Academic Letter, Adult, child, and infant CPR/AED and Heimlich certified, valid through May 2024, CCA Covenant Leadership Training Core Medic Award for 2019, President's Volunteer Service Award- Bronze for 2019, KNHS Air Force Sergeants Association Award (AFJROTC) 2022, KNHS Track Varsity Letter (2022), KNHS Lion’s Club recognition (2022), CAP Billy Mitchell Award (2022), CAP Amealia Earhard Award (2024)
Work Availability
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Quote
Better to have and not need, than need and not have.
My mother
Timeline
Community Desk Assistant
Colorado State University
08.2025 - Current
Student Orientation and Training Manager
Colorado State University
08.2024 - Current
Deli Clerk
Safeway
06.2024 - 08.2024
Food Handler
Ram’s Horn Dining Hall
01.2024 - 05.2024
Barista
The Cup
08.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Knob Noster High School
08.2021 - 05.2023
Child Care Assistant
Covenant Christian Academy
06.2020 - 08.2020
Soccer Referee
North Virginia Soccer Club
07.2018 - 05.2021
Cadet Captain
Civil Air Patrol
08.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice
Colorado State Univeristy (CSU)