Mackenzie Caron
New York,NY
Summary
New York City based college graduate looking to transition into non profit work. My dedication to environmental justice has brought me to apply to work for the NYC Environmental Justice Alliance. A creative writer and articulate speaker. Efficient and sociable. Organized and takes initiative to reach goals and objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
ABCV Jean Georges
04.2022 - Current
- Served at this acclaimed vegetarian restaurant in Union Square
- Provided stellar customer service while juggling multiple tasks, thinking ahead, delegating work where needed, and maintaining a composed and friendly demeanor.
Head Server
Rise
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Quickly became the head server at this local staple restaurant
- Often worked as the only server and performed all front of house duties as well as maintenance work and receiving inventory
- Required quick thinking, thorough preparation, and composure in the face of adversity.
Head of Youth Services
Preston Public Library
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted with Preston Library Instagram, databases, took inquiries from the public, managed collections development and maintenance for the Children's and Young Adults Sections
- Responsible for purchasing, stocking, and book binding
- Was heavily involved in weeding collections of out of date material and expanding and diversifying collections
- Also researched and submitted several Grant Proposals including one for new shelving units which was awarded to the library.
Floor Associate and Events Team
Savoy Bookshop & Cafe
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Hired as a floor associate and developed a report with customers, curated displays, and managed inventory by organising shelves, receiving and stocking new orders, and handling returns and damaged books
- Worked for the Events Team - helped with coordinating store events both internal and external
- Worked to accommodate visiting authors and create Events displays.
Education
B.A. in English -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT01.2020
Skills
- Grant Writing
- Organizational Skills
- Project Management
- Events Management
- Collaboration Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Familiarity with Edelweiss
- Conversational French
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Canva
- Social Media Skills
References
Malcom Emerich
memerich@workersunitednynj.org
646-284-0903
Organizing Director at Workers United
Cody Eaton
cody.j.eaton@gmail.com
978-325-2342
Field Organiser for International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Dan Dellechiaie
dadellechiaie@gmail.com
908-956-4809
Events Coordinator at Harvard Bookstore
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Server
ABCV Jean Georges
04.2022 - Current
Head Server
Rise
07.2021 - 03.2022
Head of Youth Services
Preston Public Library
03.2020 - 07.2021
Floor Associate and Events Team
Savoy Bookshop & Cafe
04.2016 - 03.2020
B.A. in English -
University of Connecticut
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