Lily Nakakura
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong verbal communication and customer service skills. Experienced in providing organized feedback and managing high-pressure situations in educational and retail environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Coaching Fellow
Brooklyn Debate League
Brooklyn, NY
09.2026 - Current
- Coached students in debate, assisted in teaching, and organized tournaments for Brooklyn Debate League.
- Taught debate skills and critical thinking to students in a non-profit education setting.
- Delivered organized verbal and written feedback to students.
- Helps provide accessible and affordable competitive opportunities to public middle and high schoolers.
- Acting as in-school liaison between administrators and BDL.
- Assisted with various operational tasks at Brooklyn Debate League, supporting program delivery.
Consultant Coach
The Berkely Carroll School
Brooklyn, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Coached students in debate, supported research efforts, and organized files to enhance learning.
- Provides students with organized verbal and written feedback.
- Managed recruitment and travel documentation to ensure smooth tournament operations.
- Chaperoned middle and high school students during travel tournaments.
- Assists in tournament management.
- Supported administrative functions to facilitate team efficiency and organization.
Debate Coach and AP Procter
The Collegiate School
New York, New York
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Led school practices, chaperoned students during travel, and provided coaching and teaching assistance to enhance team performance and skill development.
- Monitored and administered several AP exams.
- Provided students with guidance on their academic progress. with organized verbal and written feedback.
- Managed student information and documentation to ensure compliance and accessibility for academic records.
Sales Associate/ Cashier
Sally's Beauty Supply
Albuquerque, New Mexico
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed cash and credit transactions, prepared mobile orders for pickup, and responded to customer inquiries.
- Assisted customers with product selection, restocked merchandise, and conducted inventory checks.
- Provided customer assistance and maintained an organized store layout during a summer retail position.
- Proficient in POS systems and customer service skills.
Barista/ Drive Through Cashier
Scooter's Coffee
Albuquerque, New Mexico
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Took drive through orders and prepared drinks efficiently, managed the cash register, and processed cash and credit transactions.
- Opened and closed store, stocked ingredients, maintained inventory, and ensured cleanliness of espresso machines.
- Managed mobile orders.
- Assisted customers during a seasonal role, enhancing overall customer experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Studies And Film Production
New York University
New York, NY05-2027
High School Diploma -
Albuquerque Academy
Albuquerque, NM05-2022
Skills
- Debate research methods
- Tournament organization
- Event logistics coordination
- Educational software
- File organization tools
- Verbal communication
- Written feedback
- Student engagement strategies
- Team collaboration
- Crisis management techniques
- Presentation design
Affiliations
- Policy Debate - New York University
Timeline
Coaching Fellow
Brooklyn Debate League
09.2026 - Current
Consultant Coach
The Berkely Carroll School
09.2025 - Current
Debate Coach and AP Procter
The Collegiate School
10.2024 - 05.2025
Sales Associate/ Cashier
Sally's Beauty Supply
05.2024 - 07.2024
Barista/ Drive Through Cashier
Scooter's Coffee
05.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Studies And Film Production
New York University
High School Diploma -
Albuquerque Academy