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Kianna Beckwith

Kianna Beckwith

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dedicated and personable worker with experience engaging diverse audiences as a museum interpreter. Skilled in delivering clear, accessible explanations, resolving guest concerns, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere in high-traffic environments. Strong background in communication and problem-solving, with a passion for positive customer service.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Natural History Interpreter

Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2025 - Current
  • Interpreted scientific and cultural content for diverse audiences, ensuring accurate and accessible communication.
  • Delivered engaging, interactive presentations that enhanced visitor understanding of exhibits.
  • Provided individualized assistance to guests, addressing inquiries and specifying explanations to different levels of knowledge.
  • Maintained a welcoming and professional atmosphere while managing high visitor volume.
  • Collaborated with museum staff to support educational and visitor programming.
  • Applied problem-solving and critical thinking to resolve visitor concerns and enhance the guest experience.

RESORT Server

Oglebay Resort
Wheeling, WV
08.2024 - 08.2025
  • Delivered exceptional, high-quality dining experiences in a resort setting, catering to the needs of discerning guests.
  • Skillfully managed multiple tables in an upscale environment, ensuring personalized service without compromising attention to detail.
  • Provided prompt and courteous food and beverage service, anticipating and exceeding guest expectations.
  • Operated advanced POS systems to manage orders, process bills, and accommodate special requests, including VIP guest preferences and complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with a professional team to maintain seamless workflow during high-demand periods, contributing to a refined and memorable guest experience.

Research Technician

West Liberty University
05.2022 - 05.2025
  • Presented research findings at Regional conferences and events, honing public speaking and communication skills.
  • Collaboration with team members on research projects, showcasing teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
  • Worked in a genetics lab, demonstrating precision and adherence to safety standards
  • Conducted field work, ensuring accurate data collection and adherence to protocols.
  • Perform data input with a high level of accuracy, managing large datasets.
  • Curated species collections, maintaining organization and meticulous records.

Biology Tutor

West Liberty University
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Maintained a supportive and encouraging atmosphere, boosting students' confidence in their abilities, showcasing people skills.
  • Tutored a wide range of biology courses, assisting students with diverse academic needs.
  • Developed personalized study plans to help students understand complex biological concepts.
  • Assisted students in preparing for exams, resulting in improved academic performance.
  • Utilized various tutoring methods to accommodate different learning styles and enhance comprehension.

Curation Assistant

West Liberty University
05.2022 - 09.2024
  • Managed and delegated organization assignments on the crayfish curation collection at West Liberty University.
  • Identified crayfish that were mislabeled and reassigned them to the correct labels.
  • Organized ~2,500 jars, added ethanol, and updated the data to create new labels for the curation collection through specify.
  • Entered location, habitat, and specimen data in excel, assuring labels matched the electronic database.

Education

Bachelor of science - Biology, Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology

West Liberty University
West Virginia
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Toronto Jr./Sr. High School
Toronto, OH
05.2021

Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Customer engagement
  • Attention to detail
  • Hospitality
  • Multitasking
  • Sales and upselling
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • POS system

Activities And Community Service

  • Project Crawdad, September 2022, Octobers 2023 and 2024
  • West Liberty University Biology Club, 08/01/21, 04/05/25
  • Chi Beta Phi, National Science Honor Society, 02/01/22, Present

Timeline

Natural History Interpreter

Carnegie Museum of Natural History
04.2025 - Current

RESORT Server

Oglebay Resort
08.2024 - 08.2025

Biology Tutor

West Liberty University
09.2023 - 09.2024

Research Technician

West Liberty University
05.2022 - 05.2025

Curation Assistant

West Liberty University
05.2022 - 09.2024

Bachelor of science - Biology, Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology

West Liberty University

High School Diploma -

Toronto Jr./Sr. High School

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