Imala S. McDaniels
Ithaca,NY
Summary
Driven by a passion for collaborative problem-solving and a knack for organization, I've thrived in diverse roles from the Cornell S.T.E.P. program to The Law Office of Sereena L. McCloud, esq. Excelling in environments that demand perseverance and a team-player attitude, my journey has been marked by significant contributions to team success and client satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Position, Department or Division
Cornell S.T.E.P.
Ithaca, USA
09.2016 - Current
- I participated in the Science Technology Engineering Program through high school and still participate throughout college
- It is to help students figure out what college they want to attend and how to achieve those steps to accomplish that goal
- I support the organizer, Ray Hage, at events by lending a helping hand where I can
- Some of those tasks include..
- Research for internship Programs
- Meeting and Note Taking Participation
- Help with Organization of the College Activates for Students
- Taking College Trips
- Employer: Ray Hage
- Contact Info: (607) 279-1416
Host
BoatYard Grill
Ithaca, NY
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Offered seating and other special accommodations to customers according to preferences and dining area volume.
- Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
- Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Answered phones promptly to record and confirm reservations.
- Employer Todd Garbutt
- Contact Info: 607-256-9585
Legal Assistant
The Law Office of Sereena L. McCloud, esq., PLLC
Ithaca, USA
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Working in a law office made me passionate about the work done in a law firm
- Working as a legal assistant is why I am pursuing a paralegal degree
- I gained knowledge about the work environment of a law office
- Sending Emails
- Organizing Files and Filling Cabinets
- Drafting Documents
- Answering the phone
- Cleaning the office
- Delivering mail and legal documents
- Customer Service
- Employer: Attorney Serenna L McCloud
- Contact Info: (607) 645-4630
Employee
Alphabet Soup
Ithaca, USA
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Working at Alphabet Soup taught me patience with customers and how to handle difficult situations with a calm mind
- I was working here during the height of COVID-19, and it was the employee's job to enforce masks at the store
- Because of this, we ran into many challenges with customers
- Answering Phones
- Customer Service
- Register Sales
- Taking Care of Trash and Clean Up
- Ordering Inventory
- Packaging
- Arrangement and Organization of Displays
- Employer: Greta Perl
- Contact Info: (607) 229-3391
Participant/Group Organizer
SJI Youth Farm
Ithaca, USA
10.2021 - 11.2021
- SJI Youth Farm is a non-profit organization
- Assisted with daily farm operations and organized community events.
- Planting Crops
- Harvesting Crops
- Making Flyers
- Organizing Events
- Deciding what to charge for events
- Cleaning
- Organization
- Group communication skill
- Interacted with participants to inform about SJI's mission and vision.
- Employer: Astrid Castillo
- Contact Info: 1+(551) 655-3938
Employee
ZUMIEZ
Ithaca, USA
10.2021 - 04.2021
- At Zumiez, we worked on commission
- Because of this, I learned sales skills here and how to cater to the client's needs
- Our job was to ensure the clients left the store wanting to return
- Customer Service
- Packaging
- Arrangement and Organization of Displays
- Answering Phones
- Inventory Updates
- Employer: Tony
- Contact Info: 1+(585) 746-9515
Education
Tompkins Cortland Community College - paralegal
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Ithaca, New York05.2025
Ithaca High School Graduate -
Ithaca High School
Ithaca, New York01.2022
Skills
- Knowledge expansion
- Challenge acceptance
- Team player
- Patience
- Perseverance
- Hard work
- Collaborative Problem-solving
Skillsinterests - Description
I love expanding my knowledge and taking on new challenges. I am a very passionate and competitive team player. My greatest strength is my patience when it comes to challenging tasks. I will not give up easily when I have my mind set on something, and I firmly believe hard work will lead to success.
Leadership Experience
SJI Youth Farm, 24 Nelson Rd., Ithaca, NY, Participant/Group Organizer, 10/21, 11/21, Making Flyers, Organizing Events, Cleaning, Group communication skill, budgeting
Activities
Cornell S.T.E.P., Ithaca, NY, Participant, 09/16, Present, Research for internship Programs, Meeting and Note Taking Participation, Help with Organization of the College Activities for Students, Taking College Trips
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Host
BoatYard Grill
03.2024 - 01.2025
Legal Assistant
The Law Office of Sereena L. McCloud, esq., PLLC
01.2022 - 11.2023
Participant/Group Organizer
SJI Youth Farm
10.2021 - 11.2021
Employee
ZUMIEZ
10.2021 - 04.2021
Employee
Alphabet Soup
04.2021 - 01.2022
Position, Department or Division
Cornell S.T.E.P.
09.2016 - Current
Tompkins Cortland Community College - paralegal
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Ithaca High School Graduate -
Ithaca High School
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