Lauryn Darby
Durham,NC
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply my knowledge, experience, and interest into the workplace. Offers excellent communication and interpersonal skills, has the ability to handle challenging work, and has excellent time management skills. I am a diligent student focused on my studies in Cultural Anthropology and Global Health with a dedication to community engagement. I add value to any organization in need of great collaboration and multitasking abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Programming Chair
Black Women's Union - Duke University
Durham, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored budgeting process for each event to ensure cost efficiency.
- Developed event themes and concepts to ensure successful execution of events.
- Created detailed reports outlining event planning progress, timelines, budgets, and other relevant information.
- Sourced venues for events in accordance with club needs and preferences.
- Managed logistics related to transportation, catering, entertainment, decorations for events.
- Attended and participated in club events.
Math Teaching Assistant
Duke University
Durham, NC
09.2022 - Current
- Graded assignments, tests and papers according to teacher instructions.
- Mentored students on course material to ensure understanding of content.
- Attended lectures to provide assistance to students with questions or concerns.
- Provided academic support by tutoring individual students in various courses.
- Monitored student attendance and participation during class sessions.
- Provided feedback on student performance throughout the semester.
Receptionist
Duke University
Durham, NC
10.2021 - Current
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
- Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
- Assisted with special projects assigned by management when required.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
- Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
Sales Associate
Carter's Retail
Severn, MD
10.2018 - 08.2023
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Nursing Home Volunteer
Durham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Durham, NC
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Facilitated recreational activities for elderly patients, such as bingo and arts and crafts.
- Provided emotional support to residents who were feeling lonely or isolated.
- Listened attentively to resident stories and shared experiences while fostering meaningful relationships.
Church Youth Leader
Grace Life Bible Fellowship
Upper Marlboro, MD
04.2017 - 08.2021
- Planned and organized weekly activities for youth group members.
- Created a safe environment for youth to express their opinions and beliefs.
- Organized events that fostered spiritual growth among participants.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as creating newsletters, updating contact information.
- Mentored, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and inspirational team members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology And Global Health
Duke University
Durham, NC05.2025
High School Diploma -
Old Mill High School
Millersville, MD06.2021
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Meeting Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Positive and Professional
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Multi-Tasking Strength
- Project Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Assignment Grading
- Academic Writing
- Leadership Strength
Timeline
Vice Programming Chair
Black Women's Union - Duke University
08.2023 - Current
Nursing Home Volunteer
Durham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Math Teaching Assistant
Duke University
09.2022 - Current
Receptionist
Duke University
10.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Carter's Retail
10.2018 - 08.2023
Church Youth Leader
Grace Life Bible Fellowship
04.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology And Global Health
Duke University
High School Diploma -
Old Mill High School
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