Jackson Benson
East Hampton
Summary
Motivated high school student with hands-on work experience in customer service and self-employment. Strong communicator who works well in fast-paced environments and team settings. Reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn and contribute.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Employee
Killian and Bassett Farmstead
Glastonbury, CT
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted customers with purchases, questions, and check out in a fast-paced farmstand environment
- Handled stocking, organizing displays, and maintaining a clean sales floor
- Worked independently and with a team during peak hours and seasonal rushes
- communicated clearly with customers and coworkers to ensure efficient service
- maintained attention to detail, while managing multiple tasks at once
Self Employed
Land Scaping
Glastonbury, CT
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided lawn care and basic landscaping services for local clients
- managed scheduling, time management, and client communication independently
- Completed physically demanding outdoor work efficiently and reliably
- Demonstrated strong work ethic and accountability as self-employed worker
Education
High School Diploma -
Glastonbury Highschool
Glastonbury, CT06-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Time management
- Communication (verbal & written)
- Problem-solving
- Dependable & responsible
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
Recieved CT COLT Award of Excellence 2025
Affiliations
- Drama Club - Lead role as Sonny LaTierri in Grease; previously a lead role as Ken de La Maize and the Stage Door Slasher in the Musical Comedy Murders of the 1940
- Assistant Coach & Player, Glastonbury Basketball Association
- Member, French Club and French Exchange Program
Languages
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Interest in French language and Francophone culture
- Interested in Spanish language and Hispanic culture
- Ongoing interest in learning multiple languages
- Acting
Timeline
Employee
Killian and Bassett Farmstead
08.2025 - 01.2026
Self Employed
Land Scaping
07.2025 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Glastonbury Highschool
The CT COLT award of excellence 2025
The CT COLT Award of Excellence is a student recognition given thrpou8gh world-language programs in Connecticut. Its associated with Connecticut Council of Language Teachers (CT COLT), a professional organization for language teachers in the state. My french teacher nominated me because i showed: Strong achievement in the language, consistent effort, positive attitude, participation, and interest in the language.