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
Remote
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
Scarsdale, NY
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
Hartsdale, NY
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
Bronxville, NY
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Did extensive research to determine patentability of products and assisted in drafting patent application.
Student Employee
Scarsdale Adult School
Scarsdale, NY
- Escorted students to their classes, handled registration at check-in desk, assisted with basic technological issues
Softball Coach
Scarsdale Raiders Youth Softball Association
Scarsdale, NY
- 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