Emily Valentine
Seattle,WA
Summary
Responsible, charismatic, considerate, and highly driven student at the University of Washington, Seattle (3.73 GPA) with particularly keen skills in leadership, public speaking, and writing. Complementary competencies include creativity, artisticness, empathy, and fostering teamwork.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Salesperson
Vector Marketing
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Managed own schedule, booking and delivering demos, selling Cutco brand product, placing and fulfilling orders
- Achieved first promotion within a month of employment
- Effectively strengthening communication and sales skills
Hostess
Cannery Seafood of the Pacific
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Hostess at a fine dining restaurant in one of Newport Beach’s nicest tourist centers
- Set and sat tables, made and confirmed reservations, restocked restrooms and host stand supplies
- Learned how to open and close a restaurant, manage the retail cabinet, and split tips evenly between the bar, valet, and help
- Rented out and handled paperwork for the restaurant’s duffy boat
Private Tutor
Personal Employer
12.2021 - 06.2022
- During senior year of HS, worked as a “life coach” to help middle school clients manage their homework, keep track of school events, prepare for exams, lay a framework for the future, and talk out emotions
- Collaborated with student and parent(s) to arrange a schedule best suited for both parties’ needs
Lifeguard and First Responder
Washington Athletic Club
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Completion of First Aid, CPR, AED, and Lifeguard certification through the Red Cross standard program
- Lifeguard for the Washington Athletic Club, often standing in as the sole first responder for the 21 story clubhouse, hotel, and spa, oversaw lap swimmers and family swim to ensure a cohesive, enjoyable environment
CIEE/UW Study Abroad Ambassador
Center on International Educational Exchange
09.2025 - Current
- Organize events promoting cultural exchange and global awareness among participants.
- Stay educated and up to date on programs, locations, and scholarships.
- Remain in contact with prospective study abroad students to generate applications.
- Create engaging social media posts to spark interest and inform about events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2026
High School Diploma -
Corona Del Mar High School
Newport Beach, CA06.2022
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Creativity & Arts
- Friendly, positive attitude
Accomplishments
• Middle School Commencement Speaker (500+ attendees)
• High School Commencement Speaker (2,500+ attendees)
2025 Kaplan Award Recipient (Narrative Journalism)
Received the namesake Kaplan Award for an exceptional piece of creative non-fiction in UW's Narrative Journalism course. Article was selected for depicting a "story with a strong writing style".
Timeline
CIEE/UW Study Abroad Ambassador
Center on International Educational Exchange
09.2025 - Current
Lifeguard and First Responder
Washington Athletic Club
06.2023 - 05.2024
Private Tutor
Personal Employer
12.2021 - 06.2022
Hostess
Cannery Seafood of the Pacific
07.2021 - 10.2021
Salesperson
Vector Marketing
03.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Washington
High School Diploma -
Corona Del Mar High School