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, WA06.2027
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)