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Grace Selmann

Seattle,WA

Summary

Solution-oriented leader with enthusiasm for collaboration looking for a position to utilize critical thinking and thoughtful communication skills to make meaningful change.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Service Worker

University Of Washington Housing And Food Services
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Developed customer service skills and supported management by bringing attention to areas of inefficiency such as excess product waste and discrepancies in employee training, which resulted in better customer, employee, and management satisfaction.

Summer Camp Counselor

Woodland Park Zoo
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Taught children about wildlife conservation, encouraged positive attitudes, pivoted as plans changed, and problem-solved with colleagues to ensure success of campers with different behavioral backgrounds and needs.

Property Management Assistant/Secretary

Portfolio Real Estate
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Quickly learned new softwares, communicated with tenants via phone and email, learned to deescalate with clients in a professional way, filed applications, and scheduled meetings for the property manager.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Comparative History of Ideas, Anthropology

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
03.2024

Associate of Arts -

Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA
06.2020

Skills

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Eye for Detail
  • Flexibility and Enthusiasm
  • Thoughtful Communication
  • Intermediate Spanish
  • Researching Legislative Texts
  • Elementary German
  • Google Suite and Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Elementary Arabic

Research

Undergraduate Thesis

Anti-transgender legislation in the U.S. and the motives and impacts of political mobilization.

Leadership Experience

Director of UW's Premier A Cappella group, Furmata A Cappella 

Led rehearsals for 6+ hours/week, taught musical skills to my peers, facilitated positive relationships within the group, created and executed schedules, and arranged an award-winning set that advanced to the final level of the 2024 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella.

Volunteer Experience

Volunteered with Ukrainian refugee children while studying Central European history and politics and during my quarter abroad in Prague, Czech Republic - Autumn 2022

Timeline

Summer Camp Counselor

Woodland Park Zoo
06.2023 - 08.2023

Food Service Worker

University Of Washington Housing And Food Services
09.2021 - 12.2023

Property Management Assistant/Secretary

Portfolio Real Estate
06.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Comparative History of Ideas, Anthropology

University of Washington

Associate of Arts -

Big Bend Community College
Grace Selmann