Lillian Cook
Brooktondale,NY
Summary
Recent graduate of Tompkins Build Pathways to Apprenticeship with foundational knowledge in construction and practical experience from academic projects and internships. Holds certifications in OSHA 10, First Aid and CPR, and Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3). Demonstrates strong reliability, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive. Offers willingness to learn in any capacity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Participant
Tompkins Build Pathways to Apprenticeship
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Achieved Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) certification, along with OSHA-10 and First Aid/CPR safety credentials.
- Gained comprehensive exposure to the construction sector, including industry standards, union pathways, and apprenticeship opportunities.
- Completed structured, hands-on training in carpentry, electrical fundamentals, plumbing techniques, and construction blueprint reading.
- Strengthened trade-specific mathematics proficiency, including fractions, decimals, algebra, and geometry applied to job-site tasks.
- Developed key professional competencies, such as workplace communication, reliability, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Participated in guided field visits to active job sites, gaining insight into real-world construction environments and employer expectations.
Field Worker
Plenty of Posies
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Cultivation of crops such as planting, watering, fertilizing, and harvesting
- Loading and unloading of agricultural products for transportation
- Assisted in repairing or constructing new irrigation systems as needed
- Sorted harvested crops based on quality standards before packaging them for sale or distribution
- Transported harvested crops from fields to storage areas using trucks or other vehicles
- Assisted in planting, maintaining, and harvesting a variety of crops throughout the season.
- Conducted site inspections to identify crop health and monitor growth progress.
Grocery Stocker
Conspiracy Food CO-OP
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Received, unpacked, and stored incoming merchandise
- Rotated inventory to reduce waste and maintain quality.
- Moved heavy merchandise around the store using pallet jacks or other necessary equipment.
- Checked expiration dates on perishable items to guarantee freshness.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items within the store.
- Received, unpacked, and stored incoming merchandise according to company guidelines.
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at busy retail location.
- Trained new cashiers on register procedures and customer service standards.
Lead Barista
Forty Weight Coffee Roasters
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Hired as company's first barista, promoted to Lead Barista after 2 months.
- Supervised and trained baristas to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Operated espresso machines and brewing equipment efficiently.
- Operated espresso machines and brewing equipment to produce high-quality beverages.
- Handled customer complaints with professionalism and effective resolution strategies.
- Developed effective relationships with customers through friendly interactions and excellent product knowledge.
- Maintained accurate records of daily transactions, including cash register operations, sales and inventory levels.
- Performed regular maintenance on coffee machines, grinder, espresso makers and other related equipment.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment.
Manager on Duty
GreenStar Cooperative Market
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Hired as cashier, promoted to Manager on Duty after 3 months.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Trained new employees on customer service standards and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory control and stock replenishment for grocery and produce sections.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations throughout the store.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Audited cash registers at the end of each shift for accuracy.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored progress of projects.
- Conducted regular team meetings to discuss operational issues.
Education
High School -
Ithaca High School
Ithaca, NY5 2022
Skills
- Consistently dependable
- Dedicated work ethic
- Thoroughness in reviewing work
- Physical strength
- Skilled in power tool use
- Effective team engagement
- Blueprint comprehension
- OSHA
- Effective time management
Certification
CPR & First Aid Certified, NY State Driver's License, OSHA 10 Certified
Personal Information
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Participant
Tompkins Build Pathways to Apprenticeship
09.2025 - 12.2025
Field Worker
Plenty of Posies
06.2025 - 09.2025
Grocery Stocker
Conspiracy Food CO-OP
11.2024 - 05.2025
Lead Barista
Forty Weight Coffee Roasters
12.2023 - 08.2024
Manager on Duty
GreenStar Cooperative Market
12.2021 - 02.2023
High School -
Ithaca High School