LILJA OLAFSSON
Chester
Summary
BA in liberal arts emphasizing writing and communication. Versatile professional with experience in customer service, content creation, and classroom management, effectively bridging communication gaps and fostering collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Assistant
Guilty Pleasure Cheesecakes
11.2023 - Current
- Baked, stocked, and registered products while providing customer service for small business, conducting weekly inventory checks, and collaborating with boss to create new items weekly.
- Prepared ingredients for cheesecake production following standard recipes.
- Operated kitchen equipment, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work area throughout the day to comply with food safety handling of NY State laws.
Ulster BOCES
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsible for creating and maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning of all ages.
- Assisted in administering and implementing student policies and governing student behavior.
- Planned and coordinated with other teachers and assistants/ teacher aides for the classroom schedule and curriculum.
Marketing Assistant Intern
Friends and Family Foundation at Albany Public Library
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Created marketing materials for Literary Legends gala silent auction, coordinating event logistics to enhance attendee engagement.
- Coordinated weekly library events and developed social media posts to promote community participation.
- Streamlined document organization by restructuring folders and drives, improving communication and accessibility.
- Developed documents for the Board manual.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - English, Creative Writing
University At Albany
Albany, NY01-2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google applications
- Social media platforms
- SEO writing
- Video editing
- Digital art and design
- Organizational skills
- Data analysis
- Presentation skills
- Research abilities
- Effective communication
- Peer review processes
- Teaching and mentoring
- Leadership qualities
- Team collaboration
- Customer service excellence
- Problem-solving strategies
- Creative thinking techniques
- Time management skills
- Document organization strategies
- Quality assurance practices
- Social media promotion
- Verbal and written communication
Affiliations
- Writing and Publishing
- Beekeeping
- Painting and Art
- Mentorship in Beekeeping Associations
Timeline
Bakery Assistant
Guilty Pleasure Cheesecakes
11.2023 - Current
Ulster BOCES
11.2022 - 03.2023
Marketing Assistant Intern
Friends and Family Foundation at Albany Public Library
08.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelors of Arts - English, Creative Writing
University At Albany