Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Leadership And Involvement
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Mara I. Watkins

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Dedicated professional with a solid foundation in leadership and customer service. Known for enhancing team efficiency and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving. Eager to leverage collaborative skills to contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Iowa Department of Public Safety
Osceola, USA
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Engaged with law enforcement operations alongside state troopers and special agents, enhancing understanding of patrol procedures, traffic enforcement, and community interactions.
  • Participated in training sessions and inter-agency meetings to deepen knowledge of state-level public safety operations.
  • Assisted in drafting reports on public safety initiatives and community outreach programs.
  • Collaborated with team members to analyze data related to crime trends and safety issues.

Crew Member

Chipotle
Des Moines, USA
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Handled and bagged food for customer orders, ensuring quality, accuracy, and safety standards met
  • Led night crew in closing tasks, preparing facility for efficient morning shift operations

Team Member

Chic-fil-a
Des Moines, USA
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Prepared food items during peak hours to ensure efficient service. during peak business hours in order to maximize sales and service
  • Trained new employees by demonstrating daily responsibilities and workflows. to new employees by leading them in their daily tasks

Marketing Coordinator

Grei Matter Marketing
Des Moines, USA
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted market research and competitive analysis to inform development of new proprietary project
  • Collaborated with president on design, development, and production of new product to meet market needs

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
12-2025

Skills

  • Microsoft Applications
  • Google Applications
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Strategic planning
  • Community engagement

Hobbies and Interests

  • Volunteerism - Food Bank, Homeless Shelter, Blood Bank
  • Soccer
  • Travel
  • Music
  • Baking

Leadership And Involvement

  • Alpha Pi Sigma- Criminal Justice Honors Society, President, 2024
  • Criminal Justice Club, Member, 2024
  • Alpha Lambda Delta- First Year Honor Society, Member, 2023

Timeline

Intern

Iowa Department of Public Safety
05.2025 - 07.2025

Crew Member

Chipotle
05.2023 - 08.2023

Marketing Coordinator

Grei Matter Marketing
01.2022 - 08.2022

Team Member

Chic-fil-a
01.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Iowa State University
Mara I. Watkins