Lillian Tracy
Middlebury
Summary
Community-focused professional with background in volunteer and serving initiatives, contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community well-being. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable and committed to fostering positive outcomes through enthusiasm, collaborative efforts and strong communication skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
San Jose, CA
- Learned and adhered to safety protocols during various initiatives
- Engaged with participants to encourage involvement
- Managed supplies and materials for effective event execution
- Raised awareness about environmental issues through educational workshops.
Volunteer
Sacred Heart Community Service
San Jose, CA
- Adapted quickly to diverse tasks within a fast-paced volunteer environment
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
- Assisted in disaster relief efforts, ensuring timely distribution of aid and supplies.
Restaurant Hostess
Lanai Restaurant at Limetree Beach
St. Thomas, USVI
- Greeted and seated guests in a timely manner, ensuring positive first impressions.
- Managed reservation systems to optimize seating efficiency and guest flow.
- Collaborated with servers and kitchen staff to coordinate guest needs and enhance service delivery.
- Assisted in training new hostesses, promoting best practices for customer interaction and service standards.
- Handled guest inquiries and complaints professionally, resolving issues to maintain satisfaction levels.
- Developed familiarity with menu items to provide accurate recommendations to guests.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Collaborated with servers to ensure smooth transitions between tables, minimizing wait times for guests.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
Cashier
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream
San Jose, CA
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of service area to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted customers in selecting products, providing recommendations based on preferences.
- Handled cash and credit transactions, ensuring adherence to cash handling procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Managed inventory levels through regular stock checks and product rotation practices.
- Supported promotional activities by effectively communicating offers and new flavors to customers.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Babysitter
Education For All at Hudson Guild
New York, NY
- Supervised children's activities, ensuring safety and engagement during playtime.
- Assisted with homework and educational activities, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Created engaging crafts and games to stimulate creativity and teamwork among children.
- Managed conflict resolution between children, promoting social skills and cooperation.
- Maintained clean and organized play areas, adhering to safety standards at all times.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Served as a positive role model for young children by modeling appropriate language usage, manners, and conflict resolution methods.
Public Speaking Instructor
Oratory Now
Middlebury (village), VT
02.2026 - Current
- Facilitated workshops focusing on effective communication techniques and presentation strategies.
- Provided personalized feedback to students, fostering improvement in delivery and audience engagement.
- Mentored students in refining speech content, emphasizing clarity and impact of messaging.
- Evaluated student performances, identifying strengths and areas for improvement in presentations.
Server at
Fire and Ice Restaurant
Middlebury (village), VT
01.2026 - Current
- Maintained inventory levels of supplies, assisting in ordering as needed.
- Processed orders accurately using point-of-sale system, ensuring efficiency.
- Managed table settings and maintained cleanliness throughout service periods.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and presentation.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Middlebury College
Middlebury (village), VT05-2029
High School Diploma -
Avenues The World School
New York, NY06-2025
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Clear communication
- Empathy and patience
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Friendly and outgoing
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Public Speaking Instructor
Oratory Now
02.2026 - Current
Server at
Fire and Ice Restaurant
01.2026 - Current
Volunteer
Sacred Heart Community Service
Restaurant Hostess
Lanai Restaurant at Limetree Beach
Cashier
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream
Babysitter
Education For All at Hudson Guild
High School Diploma -
Avenues The World School
Volunteer
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Middlebury College
Middlebury College/Spencer Prize Grand Champion 2026
Oratory Now (affiliated with Middlebury College) hosts an annual public speaking event for first-year students. Won the Grand Championship Spencer Prize.