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Lily Messer

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Curious and quick learner with a background in costumer service as a sales representative at REI. Passionate about environmental science with experience in hands-on land stewardship and agricultural work. Strong academic background, graduating high school with a 4.2 GPA and going into NYU as a freshman at the College of Arts and Sciences. Polished skills in tutoring, as a peer tutor for 3 years, and editing, as an editor for two years.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Friends Of Ballona
05.2025 - Current
  • Gained experience in land stewardship and environmental preservation, as well as familiarizing myself with local laws and regulatory practices
  • Worked with public and schools to restore areas of polluted and bare wetland
  • Learned how to identify endemic plant, bird, and insect species
  • Assisted in land and butterfly surveys

Volunteer

Word for Word Literary Magazine
07.2023 - 08.2025
  • Read and reviewed submitted material, and provided individualized feedback and editing suggestions to over 100 short stories.
  • Communicated with multiple other editors in order to maintain high quality work.
  • Streamlined the editing process by implementing efficient organizational systems and tools.
  • Mentored young writers via zoom and email to give personalized and consistent advice.

Frontline Sales Representative

REI
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Greeted, directed, and assisted costumers with specific gear and product recommendations
  • Regulated tender drawers and submitted cash during closing shifts
  • Accommodated supplier representatives by answering phones, directing them to the correct stations, and providing paper work
  • Organized pick-up and online orders
  • Kept frontline cashiers clean and organized


Education

Vistamar School
El Segundo, CA

No Degree - Undecided

New York University
New York, NY
06-2029

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Quick learner
  • Fast learner
  • Problem-solving
  • Interpersonal and social skills
  • Strong academic record
  • Intermediate Chinese skills

Timeline

Intern

Friends Of Ballona
05.2025 - Current

Frontline Sales Representative

REI
08.2023 - 01.2024

Volunteer

Word for Word Literary Magazine
07.2023 - 08.2025

Vistamar School

No Degree - Undecided

New York University

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