Student
Linda Grace Widener
Northside Neighborhood House
Murfreesboro,TN
Work Preference
Work Type
Part Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
Murfreesboro, TN
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
$14/hr
Important To Me
Flexible work hoursCareer advancement
Summary
Ambitious student aiming to develop professional skills in helping people and communities. Studies visual art and foreign language, and practices attention to detail and communication in those fields. Passionate in volunteer work that supports community-driven causes and hones professional skills in merchandising, maintenance, multitasking, and providing an overall enjoyable customer experience.
Work History
Thrift Store Volunteer
2 Months- Stocks sales floor with merchandise in a swift and organized manner
- Organizes and stages merchandise to create appealing, navigable displays and racks
- Assists customers with locating merchandise and answering basic store questions
- Maintains supply of price tags by checking inventory and stamping blank price tags if supply is low
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
Bachelor of Science - Applied Japanese
- Dean's List Fall 2024-25, Spring 2025-26
- 4.0 GPA
- Kiyoshi Kawahito Scholarship Recipient
- Study Abroad: Seinan Gakuin University, Japan, Japanese Language and Culture Program, Summer 2026
- Awarded 1st Place in 2026 Tennessee Japanese Video Skit and Presentation Contest (Level 1 Division)
- Professional Development: Foreign Language Linguistics Survey Conduction at Nashville ELS Language Center
- Professional Development: Artwork exhibited at Murfree Gallery Student Exhibition, June 1, 2026 - July 13, 2026
- Professional Development: Status Reporting for MTSU Arboretum Trees
- Completed AP course in English Language and Composition
- Completed AP course in English Literature and Composition
Skills
Merchandising
Organization
Attention to detail
Cleaning/Maintenance
Time management
Team player
Languages
Japanese
Limited Working
Accomplishments
- Created and provided artwork to be auctioned in art scholarship fundraisers hosted by the Be The Change Youth Initiative in Chattanooga, TN
- Marketed and sold artwork at a Chattanooga State Community College art event in collaboration with Be Caffeinated coffee company