Esme Mooney
2029 N Broad St, Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Versatile individual with experience in demanding, real-world environments that require composure, reliability and good judgement. Comfortable working under pressure and communicating across cultures in Mandarin and English, while taking responsibility for both operational and people-facing work. Approaches new situations with curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support
Reason and Rationality
Princeton, NJ
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Served on the Student Support team for the inaugural Reason and Rationality philosophy summer program at Princeton University, assisting with administrative and student-facing tasks.
Host and Server
Jade Dynasty
Minneapolis, MN
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Operated in a fully Mandarin-speaking staff environment, using Mandarin as the primary working language.
- Managed high-volume fast-pace customer service and guest issue resolution for a high-end restaurant.
Host
Old Chicago Pizza
Eden Prairie, MN
08.2024 - 12.2024
Independent Delivery Driver
Roadie
Minneapolis Metro Area
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed physically demanding delivery gig work including lifting, loading, driving and dropping off crates of prepared meals.
- Managed and maintained reliable delivery without supervision.
Warehouse Package Handler (Sunrise Shift)
FedEx
Eagan, MN
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Pre-dawn package sorting and handling in a high volume warehouse.
Lawn Mower
Senior Community Services
Minneapolis, MN
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Mowed and maintained approx. 15 lawns per week.
- Clientele were economically disadvantaged senior citizens; services were provided at no cost.
- Independently managed scheduling, equipment, and transportation. Covered all fuel and maintenance costs out of pocket.
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board
Minneapolis, MN
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Responded to numerous emergency situations requiring water rescue and first aid.
- Performed life-saving stabilization care in pediatric and adult cases.
- Designed and delivered adaptive, personalized swim instruction for children with special needs (ages 4-8).
- Conducted daily swim instruction to groups of children across skill levels.
Adjudicator
Minneapolis Urban Debate League
Minneapolis, MN
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Judged and evaluated high school policy debate competitions, from novice to varsity levels.
Lifeguard
YMCA
Edina, MN
03.2022 - 09.2022
Host and Busser
The Lowbrow
Minneapolis, MN
08.2022 - 09.2022
Tutor
Freelance
Minneapolis, MN
08.2020 - 10.2024
- Hired by parents to give private tutor lessons to peers in AP Chinese, AP and regular physics, and AP and regular chemistry.
Education
High School Diploma -
Connections Academy '24
Minneapolis, MNCGY Certificate of Completion -
National Taiwan University
Taipei, TaiwanBachelor of Arts - Chinese
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA04-2029
Skills
- Technical adaptability
- Systems-level context switching
- Rapid skill acquisition
- Bottleneck identification and process constraints
- Independent decision-making under uncertainty
- Supply chain fundamentals
- Global operating context (multi-country exposure)
- Native bilingual proficiency: Mandarin Chinese & English
- Cross-Strait market and geopolitical awareness
- China-US business and regulatory context (academic interest)
- Interpersonal judgement and communication
Timeline
Student Support
Reason and Rationality
06.2025 - 06.2025
Host and Server
Jade Dynasty
04.2025 - 06.2025
Host
Old Chicago Pizza
08.2024 - 12.2024
Independent Delivery Driver
Roadie
08.2024 - 10.2024
Warehouse Package Handler (Sunrise Shift)
FedEx
07.2024 - 07.2024
Lawn Mower
Senior Community Services
06.2024 - 10.2024
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board
04.2023 - 09.2023
Host and Busser
The Lowbrow
08.2022 - 09.2022
Lifeguard
YMCA
03.2022 - 09.2022
Adjudicator
Minneapolis Urban Debate League
09.2021 - 02.2023
Tutor
Freelance
08.2020 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Connections Academy '24
CGY Certificate of Completion -
National Taiwan University
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese
Temple University