LEA AFONKIN
Lowell,MA
Summary
Hardworking and reliable employee with extensive background operating cash registers, stocking merchandise and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual. Works well within team settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Stop and Shop Supermarket
Foxborough, Massachusetts
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Handled cash, credit, and digital payments accurately.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at checkout stations during peak hours
- Assisted customers with bagging preferences and special requests during checkout.
Stagehand
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Lowell, Massachusetts
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless production flow.
- Assisted in stage and technical setup and breakdown for performances and events.
- Engaged in loading and unloading of equipment from trucks, adhering to safety protocol.
- Efficiently completed all necessary tasks in a high-pressure, busy environment.
Employee
Juice Press
Chestnut Hill, USA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Successfully handled multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy throughout the shift.
- Assisted in preparing catering services for large groups or special events.
- Delivered food orders to customers in a timely manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area including counters, tables, shelves, grills, fryers, ovens and refrigeration equipment.
- Managed customer inquiries, complaints, and requests.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills while interacting with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment.
Babysitter
Neighbors
Newton, USA
08.2019 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated ability to provide a safe and secure environment for children of all ages.
- Assisted with homework or other educational activities when requested by parents or guardians.
- Responded promptly to emergencies while remaining calm in stressful situations.
- Provided attentive care to young children, including feeding, bathing, dressing, playing games, reading stories.
- Acted as a role model for children by providing emotional support and guidance.
- Built strong relationships with families through open communication and trustworthiness.
Food Pantry Volunteer
Greater Boston Food Bank
Mansfield, USA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered food donations to disabled and elderly customers.
- Kept shelves organized, well-stocked, and properly rotated.
- Provided a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors to the pantry.
- Accepted and unloaded food truck deliveries from local businesses and partners.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newton South High School
Newton06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MASkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Calm Under Pressure
- Reliability
- Patience and Empathy
Languages
Russian, Bilingual
Current University Engagement and Positions
- Marketing Director and Social Media Chair of We Are Moving the Needle, Umass Lowell chapter. Duties include managing all social media accounts, creating graphics for all posts, announcements, and flyers, working with secretary to inform members of upcoming events, and new member outreach.
- Co-Marketing Director of Umass Lowell Boxing Club. Assist with social media posts and creative skits aimed at creating higher engagement.
- Member of the Marketing Team for 76 (a music-business club at Umass Lowell). Participate in group-brainstorming for all event-related marketing matters, video production for social media posts, and graphics for posts and flyers.
Community Service
Food Pantry Volunteer, Greater Boston Food Bank, Mansfield, MA, 06/01/23, 08/31/23, Delivered food donations to disabled and elderly customers., Kept shelves organized, well-stocked, and properly rotated., Provided a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors to the pantry., Accepted and unloaded food truck deliveries from local businesses and partners.
References
References available upon request
Awards
John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
Timeline
Cashier
Stop and Shop Supermarket
06.2025 - 08.2025
Stagehand
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
12.2024 - 06.2025
Employee
Juice Press
03.2024 - 08.2024
Food Pantry Volunteer
Greater Boston Food Bank
06.2023 - 08.2023
Babysitter
Neighbors
08.2019 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Newton South High School
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Massachusetts Lowell