Janet Kuskin
Scarsdale,NY
Summary
Reliable and motivated team-player; pre-professional graduate with strong work ethic, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Experience in legal field, team management, and customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Hannah Solomon-Strauss
05.2024 - Current
- Contributed to publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers and organizer to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
Division Head
Scarsdale Recreation Day Camp
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked as a camp counselor for two years and offered promotion based on performance.
- Oversaw team of counselors, supported them in their day-to-day activities.
- Wrote written observations of each staff member twice daily.
- Conducted one-on-one mid-season and end-of-season feedback/evaluations with each counselor.
- Addressed any issues or concerns raised by parents professionally and efficiently, ensuring a high level of satisfaction.
Hostess, Front Desk, & Waitress
Hunan Village II
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Proactively assisted servers during busy times, helping to expedite food delivery and maintain high levels of guest satisfaction throughout their meal.
Patent Researcher & Writer
Creative Engineering
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Did extensive research to determine patentability of products and assisted in drafting patent application.
Student Employee
Scarsdale Adult School
- Escorted students to their classes, handled registration at check-in desk, assisted with basic technological issues
Softball Coach
Scarsdale Raiders Youth Softball Association
- Coached middle school and elementary school aged teams during softball games and practices
Tutor
Remote
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided homework and classwork assistance using original and personalized curriculum and materials.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Served as an ongoing resource for both students and parents, providing guidance related to academic planning, study habits, test-preparation strategies, and more.
Education
Prospective Bachelor of Arts - Major: Political Science
Haverford College
Haverford, PA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Scarsdale High School
Scarsdale, NY06.2021
Skills
- Spanish (conversational)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Customer Service
- Google Suite of Applications
- Social Media
- Team Collaboration
- Research
- Problem-Solving
- Organized and Efficient
School Activities
Haverford Mock Trial Club, Captain & Tournament Director
- Captain to one of two Haverford teams, sole director of annual mock trial invitational hosted in Philadelphia.
- Organized and assisted team to compete a "mock" legal case in national competitions against other schools.
- Organized all details of annual tournament hosted by Haverford's own mock trial team.
Timeline
Research Assistant
Hannah Solomon-Strauss
05.2024 - Current
Tutor
Remote
09.2022 - 05.2023
Division Head
Scarsdale Recreation Day Camp
05.2022 - 08.2024
Hostess, Front Desk, & Waitress
Hunan Village II
06.2020 - 12.2023
Patent Researcher & Writer
Creative Engineering
07.2019 - 11.2019
Student Employee
Scarsdale Adult School
Softball Coach
Scarsdale Raiders Youth Softball Association
Prospective Bachelor of Arts - Major: Political Science
Haverford College
High School Diploma -
Scarsdale High School