Karissa Benson
Lynden,WA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Advisory Board Member
Vice President Of Student Services And Enrollment
09.2023 - Current
Corporate Marketing Team
Coconut Kenny's Corporate Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Pre-Med Club President
WWU Pre-Med Club
06.2023 - Current
- Organized special activities and events for existing club members, including service projects and procedural meetings.
- Educated new members and officers on policies and procedures relevant to different roles.
Biology Lead Peer Mentor
Biology Peer Mentorship Program
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular check-ins with mentees to monitor progress towards achieving their goals and to address any concerns or challenges faced along the way.
- Developed strong relationships with mentees, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Promoted a sense of belonging among peers by fostering an inclusive atmosphere within the mentoring program''s activities and discussions.
Undergraduate Research Student
Rose Lab
02.2023 - Current
- Trained undergraduates that joined the lab on a variety of tasks essential for the lab.
- Managed laboratory set-up and equipment.
Assistant Manager
Coconut Kenny's Lynden Inc.
05.2020 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Volunteer
Seamar Community Health Center
07.2022 - 03.2023
Voluteer
Blue Skies For Children
09.2021 - 03.2023
Volunteer
Bloodworks Northwest
12.2021 - 08.2022
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Western Washington University
Bellingham06.2024
Timeline
Student Advisory Board Member
Vice President Of Student Services And Enrollment
09.2023 - Current
Corporate Marketing Team
Coconut Kenny's Corporate Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Pre-Med Club President
WWU Pre-Med Club
06.2023 - Current
Biology Lead Peer Mentor
Biology Peer Mentorship Program
05.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Research Student
Rose Lab
02.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Seamar Community Health Center
07.2022 - 03.2023
Volunteer
Bloodworks Northwest
12.2021 - 08.2022
Voluteer
Blue Skies For Children
09.2021 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager
Coconut Kenny's Lynden Inc.
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Western Washington University