Henry Burby
Brooklyn
Summary
Creative and dynamic professional, excelling in customer service and inventory management within a high-paced work environment. Flexible, calm, and detail oriented. Efficiently assimilates and operates POS systems. Known for clear communication and a friendly demeanor, contributing to a positive team environment and enhancing visitor experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Van Cortlandt House Museum
The Bronx
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Ran museum gift shop, duties including inventory management, cash register, customer service, phone operations, office work
- Opened and closed the museum, monitored, and maintained the security system.
- Assisted with museum upkeep, snow shoveling
- Directly responsible for a priceless collection of 17th and 18th-century artifacts
Cashier
Breezy Hill Orchard Produce Stand
New York
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked in a high-energy, fast-paced environment, welcoming and serving hot drinks to long lines of customers daily
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Conducted trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep stand and register area organized.
Crew Member, 1880s Schooner Pioneer
South Street Seaport Museum
New York
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Multitasking under pressure
- Strong hand/eye coordination due to operating heavy and potentially dangerous equipment quickly and efficiently n
- Conversed with and entertained guests while engaging in manual labor under sail
- Onboard Navigation Assistance in New York Harbor
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
City College of New York
New York, NY05-2023
Skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Speedy and efficient
- POS systems
- Clear communication
- Friendly and outgoing
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Extensive NYC acting and vocal training and experience, performed with Workshop Theater, Little Apple Theater, Pied Piper Theater, UP Theater, and Delphi Theater
- Classically trained, multidisciplinary violinist, enjoys improvisation
- While adjunct Professor at Hunter College (CUNY), taught: Approaches to Religion, Religion and Human Rights
- Created and taught Self-Created Coursework to High School Age Private Students
Accomplishments
- Won History Faculty Award for Outstanding Paper: The Ghost of Brown v Board Of Ed
- Awarded Robert Bruchman Prize for Leadership and Original Ideas from the CCNY History Dept
- · Received Maureen Snyder Award for Distinctive Service by ISO Symphony Orchestra
Certification
- NYC Food Protection Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager
Van Cortlandt House Museum
03.2022 - 01.2024
Cashier
Breezy Hill Orchard Produce Stand
11.2021 - 12.2021
Crew Member, 1880s Schooner Pioneer
South Street Seaport Museum
04.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
City College of New York
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