Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Western Award for Excellence
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Gretta Tripp

Appleton

Summary

College student with diverse job experience excels in organizational and communication skills, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science at WWU. Looking to go to Veterinary school post-grad and seeking opportunities in the field.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

WWU Marine Mammal Ecology Lab
Bellingham, WA
04.2026 - Current
  • Conducted field data collection on Seal presence in Bellingham Bay.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of observations and experimental procedures for compliance.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.

Set Crew

Event Services WWU
Bellingham, WA
09.2024 - Current
  • Arranged setups for 100+ events, concerts, and clubs on campus, configuring tables and staging to enhance attendee experience and operational efficiency.
  • Assisted over 200 event attendees by monitoring security and responding to inquiries during events.
  • Loaded and drove a box truck to transport staging and equipment for 10+ campus events, ensuring timely setup and operations.

Cafe worker

Moon Water Cafe
Appleton, WI
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Prepared beverages daily for customers at Moon Water Cafe, ensuring quality and satisfaction.
  • Prepared and served a variety of healthy meals for families, focusing on balancing nutrition and flavors.
  • Prepared and organized ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring timely service in a fast-paced cafe environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness by regularly cleaning tables, counters, and floors for a welcoming environment for customers.
  • Provided customer service by assisting customers daily, addressing inquiries, and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Processed transactions and provided customer assistance at the register daily.

Camp Counselor (Special Needs)

YMCA
Appleton, WI
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Supported campers during meals and activities, ensuring inclusivity and comfort for all participants.
  • Coordinated creative activities for campers, such as arts and crafts, team sports, and nature hikes to foster inclusion and engagement.
  • Ensured 20+ campers participated in all activities, actively encouraging them to explore new experiences and enhance their confidence.
  • Monitored camper activities and enforced safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for all participants.

Retail worker

Blue Moon Emporium
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Maintained cleanliness of the store by sweeping floors, dusting surfaces, emptying trash cans and mopping spills.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the store including setting up displays, cleaning shelves and counting money.
  • Maintained an organized store environment by restocking shelves and organizing displays.
  • Stocked, replenished and organized inventory to keep store merchandise fresh.
  • Greeted customers, identified their needs and provided assistance with product selection.
  • Managed cash register operations using POS systems and processed sales and returns.
  • Organized backroom storage areas for efficient retrieval of stock items during peak business times.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering questions, resolving problems and addressing complaints in a professional manner.
  • Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine the level of assistance required.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Appleton West High School
04.2026

Bachelors of Science - Environmental Science Emphasis On Marine Life

WWU
Bellingham, WA
06.2027

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Determined
  • Able to work independently
  • Problem solving skills
  • Lab experience
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Research Assistant

WWU Marine Mammal Ecology Lab
04.2026 - Current

Cafe worker

Moon Water Cafe
06.2025 - 09.2025

Set Crew

Event Services WWU
09.2024 - Current

Camp Counselor (Special Needs)

YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2024

Retail worker

Blue Moon Emporium
05.2023 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Appleton West High School

Bachelors of Science - Environmental Science Emphasis On Marine Life

WWU

Western Award for Excellence

a highly competitive, renewable merit scholarship for incoming first-year out-of-state students at Western Washington University (WWU)