Joseph Heirigs
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Adaptable professional with a background in museum interpretation and food service. Strengths include engaging presentation, interpersonal communication, and cultural awareness. Focused on guiding diverse audiences, supporting team goals, and delivering reliable service in busy environments.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Docent
Friends of the Pine Creek Grist Mill
2024 - Current
- Presented engaging tours tailored to school groups, families, and community visitors.
- Guided visitors through mill exhibits, explaining historic milling processes and site significance.
- Answered questions about local history, artifacts, and restoration efforts with accurate interpretation.
- Ensured safe movement of visitors throughout exhibit areas and restricted spaces
Kitchen Hand
Pete's Concessions
2021 - 2023
- Prepared ingredients and kitchen stations for daily service
- Adapted to different kitchen stations as needed, showcasing versatility and broad skill set. Cooking, manning the front-of-house, and restocking depleted inventory.
Kitchen Clerk
Hy-Vee Market Grille
2018 - 2021
- Assisted cooks with ingredient preparation, portioning, and line setup during busy shifts.
- Joined cooks in ingredient preparation, portioning, line setup, and meal preparation.
- Delivered consistent results under pressure during busy periods, maintaining composure throughout hectic shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer interaction
- Written communication
- Engaging presentation
- Food safety
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Effective communication
- First aid training
- Cultural sensitivity
Certification
- First Aid Training - Fall 2024
- Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training - Winter 2025
Timeline
Docent
Friends of the Pine Creek Grist Mill
2024 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Pete's Concessions
2021 - 2023
Kitchen Clerk
Hy-Vee Market Grille
2018 - 2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Iowa