Hayden Eric Wierzba
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Pursuing roles that present professional challenges and leverage interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainability and Brand Research Intern
Olive Oil Flights
08.2026 - Current
- Conducted market research on olive oil trends, competitor offerings, and consumer preferences.
- Created press releases to increase product exposure, collaborating with marketing team to execute targeted PR campaigns, enhancing brand awareness for a new line of olive oil.
- Synthesized research findings into concise reports for internal review and decision-making.
- Produced slide-deck presentations for prospective distributors interested in product promotion.
Lifeguard Assistant Manager
Hollin Meadows Swim and Tennis Club
06.2022 - 08.2026
- Supervised pool safety, ensuring secure environment for over 150 visitors daily
- Monitored water quality, ensuring compliance with health inspections and regulatory standards
- Achieved zero safety incidents by overseeing pool activities
- Collaborated with community representatives to ensure customer satisfaction, contributing to an increased renewal rate and member pool
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy and Leadership
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-2028
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Gonzaga College High School
Washington, DC05-2024
Skills
- Dedicated undergraduate student with experience supervising safety and compliance in stressful environments
- Demonstrated strong teamwork, mentoring, time management, problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and communication skills
- Foundational knowledge in systems and financial modeling to drive bottom-line growth while maintaining regulatory compliance
- Interested in roles across public policy, global affairs, consulting, government, and sustainability hoping to advance driven goals and address complex global challenges
Timeline
Sustainability and Brand Research Intern
Olive Oil Flights
08.2026 - Current
Lifeguard Assistant Manager
Hollin Meadows Swim and Tennis Club
06.2022 - 08.2026
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Gonzaga College High School
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy and Leadership
University of Virginia
Awards and Scholarships
Recipient, Kyra Renaud Good Citizenship Scholarship, Friends in Need, Alexandria, VA
- Awarded in recognition of exceptional servant leadership, citizenship, and sustained community service
- Honored for demonstrating compassion, inclusivity, and commitment to supporting athletes with disabilities through long-term volunteer engagement
- Recognized by the TOPSoccer Program for making a meaningful positive impact by fostering confidence, teamwork, and community connection.
Tadler Fellow, Impact Investing in Action: Appalachia, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- Awarded competitive Tadler Fellowship for an immersive traveling program focused on impact investing and rural economic revitalization across rural communities, evaluating how investors balance financial, social, and environmental returns
- Collaborated with local officials and entrepreneurs to analyze financial models targeting multi-layered financial returns to drive economic growth in Appalachia
- Utilized Excel, Word, and other software to analyze how public policy lays foundation for investment and evaluated interventions, such as credit counseling and low-interest housing, to combat predatory lending and revitalize rural economies.
Relevant Coursework
- Dot Orgs: Getting Results in the Real World: Analyzed and executed fundamental components of the non-profit sector, including proposal-writing, budgeting, financial modeling, and advocacy campaign development.Explored how NGOs interact with governments through CSR and ESG frameworks
- Thinking in (Global) Systems: Applied Insight Maker, system dynamics and agent-based modeling software, to map complex social and ecological systems, moving beyond simplistic thinking to identify high-leverage interventions for global challenges
- Data Science with R: Developed fundamental data science skills using R software to collect, manipulate, and analyze complex datasets to derive evidence-based insights