Maria Koutsovitis
Chicago,IL
Summary
Driven student leader with strong communication skills and experience in retail, teaching, collaboration, and event planning
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Pennybird Boutique
Chicago, IL
10.2024 - Current
- Guided customers in selecting merchandise to enhance shopping experience.
- Designed and maintained product displays to attract customer interest.
- Uses POS system to process transactions and ensure accuracy when making sales.
- Worked with team members to achieve and exceed sales goals.
Lane Tech Serbian Club Vice President
Lane Tech High School
Chicago, IL
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Organized events for people of Serbian heritage or who are eager to learn more about Serbian culture.
- Created and taught choreography which was performed at Lane Tech International Days, an event where students from many ethnic clubs perform traditional dances and share varying cultures with each other.
- Collaborated with schoolmates and school administration to plan and execute Lane Tech International Days.
Close Up Program Participant
Close Up
Washington, DC
02.2026 - 02.2026
- Participated in a political efficacy program which encourages young people from all over the U.S. to participate in civic affairs and educate themselves on political issues.
- Met with lawmakers to gain an understanding of how younger generations can get involved in their communities in order to create and see change.
- Collaborated with other students from across the U.S. with varying backgrounds and views.
Greek Language Teacher
Greek Lessons 4 All
Chicago, IL
09.2026 - Current
- Greek Heritage Speaker
- Works with students of varying ages and helps them develop and improve their Greek language skills.
- Creates lesson plans weekly in preparation for sessions with students.
- Collaborates with team members to organize events for students and their families.
Education
Lane Technical College Prepatory High School
Chicago, IL06-2026
Skills
- Bilingual
- Communicative
- Collaborative
- Adaptable
- Responsible
- Organized
Timeline
Greek Language Teacher
Greek Lessons 4 All
09.2026 - Current
Close Up Program Participant
Close Up
02.2026 - 02.2026
Lane Tech Serbian Club Vice President
Lane Tech High School
09.2025 - 05.2026
Sales Associate
Pennybird Boutique
10.2024 - Current
Lane Technical College Prepatory High School