Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Extracurricular Activities
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
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Jessica Cao

Glen Allen,VA

Summary

Motivated and enthusiastic high school senior with a consistent record of academic success and a proactive approach to learning. Through my volunteer & work experience and involvement in various leadership roles, I've developed strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills. Known for adapting quickly to new responsibilities and challenges, I bring a positive and focused attitude to every task. With a goal to pursue a career in law, I am eager to apply my skills in a professional setting, contributing effectively to your team and growing through hands-on experience!

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shift Leader

Hunan East
Richmond, VA
01.2020 - Current
  • Lead a team of 8+ at a family-owned restaurant; enhancing service through improved scheduling, streamlined operations, and staff training programs.

Legal Fellowship

Lex Societas
Remote
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Virtually conducted 2 mock trials, analyzed 5+ cases, earned a certification, and networked with global legal professionals through simulations.

Student Intern

RampsRVA
Richmond, VA
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Raised $1.9K, secured sponsorships, engaged 70+ participants, coordinated 3 events for RampsRVA's accessibility mission; selected from ~45 applicants.

Education

High School -

Glen Allen High School
Henrico, Virginia
05.2025

High School - Dual-enrollment Criminal Justice Program

Hermitage High School
Henrico, Virginia
05.2025

Skills

  • Accurate money handling
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Professionalism
  • Project Management
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Bilingual communication
  • Social media content creation
  • Hospitality and accommodation

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • Workplace Readiness Certification

Extracurricular Activities

  • President & Chapter Founder; Sending Sunshine Club
  • State Chair of Virginia; Lex Societas
  • Publication Editor; Lex Societas
  • Sprint Team Member; Track & Field
  • Tutor; English Language Learner Support Group
  • Sports Activity Writer; Glen Allen High School's Newspaper
  • Historian; Future Career, and Community Leaders of America
  • Career Ambassador; Criminal Justice Program at Hermitage High School
  • Article Writer Volunteer; LawMinds, IntelligEco, and Junior Justice
  • Active Volunteer; YMCA, RampsRVA, CureQuest Cancer, Sending Sunshine, 2024 Election, etc.
  • Member; Model UN, Equity Ambassador, IRC Outreach, Ecology Club, Multicultural Club, & Asian Culture Club
  • Pianist

Affiliations

  • Phi Theta Kappa
  • National Honor Society
  • Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)
  • Lex Societas (Pre-Law Honor Society)

Accomplishments

  • AP Scholar

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Student Intern

RampsRVA
07.2024 - 08.2024

Legal Fellowship

Lex Societas
07.2024 - 10.2024

Shift Leader

Hunan East
01.2020 - Current

High School -

Glen Allen High School

High School - Dual-enrollment Criminal Justice Program

Hermitage High School
Jessica Cao