Marie Calkins
Grand Junction
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished student-worker with the ability to take on responsibilities and deliver quality results. Thrives in both independent and collaborative environments, consistently demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges. Ready to leverage a good work ethic and effective communication skills to contribute to team objectives. Committed to learning and growth, ready to tackle new opportunities with enthusiasm.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Pablo’s Pizza
11.2024 - Current
- I am a cook at a local pizza restaurant called Pablo’s Pizza. I have gained experience working with many people in a very fast paced environment, making food during rush hour, multitasking with pizza, dishes, stock, etc.
- Restaurant
Customer Service and Manager
Sprigs and Sprouts
Palisade, CO
06.2023 - Current
- I greet and work with customers in groups/one on one answering questions, directing them to certain items, ringing them up, stocking shelves, etc. I work within our tasting room formally sampling olive oil and balsamic vinegars. I am familiar with “clover” workspace. This current season, I was promoted to the position of manager. I often run the store on my own when my boss is out.
- Lavender Retail Store in Palisade, CO
- (past 3 summers)
Host
The Blade and Bone
09.2024 - 06.2025
- I was a host at a steakhouse called Blade and Bone. I greet and seat people and bus tables when they leave. I work closely with servers to make sure everything flows smoothly and organized.
- Restaurant
Social Media Curator and Manager
Tiger Wellness Center
02.2025 - 05.2025
- I was an intern for my high school’s school-based health center managing and creating their social media. I created informational posts, videos, and built a following on their platforms. I am familiar with several editing platforms such as InDesign, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Splice.
Sales Associate
Journeys
10.2023 - 06.2024
- I worked with people, the team, and customers on a daily basis to appease customer needs, work closely with coworkers and management to achieve store goals, and constantly meet SOPs. I was often prided on my accomplishments and enthusiasm in the store, and was given several award pins.
- Shoe store in the Mesa Mall
Education
High School -
Grand Junction High School
Grand Junction, Colorado05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, COBachelor of Arts - Communications
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO05-2029
Skills
- Reliable- On time, communicative, ensures that jobs get done in a timely but qualitative manner
- Organized- Organization is an important skill to possess This includes planners, setting reminders in phone, etc These things allow me to remain responsible
- Friendly- Good with people, positive, outgoing, and able to problem solve to ensure customer needs are satisfied
- Attentive- Pays attention to small details that others may overlook
- Leadership- Takes the initiative on projects, goals, and in teams, and encourages others
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cleaning and organization
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
Accomplishments
- Several CSMA Journalist Awards for various elements
- GJHS Journalism and Reporting Student of the Year 2023-2024
- GJHS English Student of the Year 2023-2024
- Varsity soccer player since my freshman year
- Lettered in academics for 4.0 and above my freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year
- Captain of my competitive and high school soccer teams numerous times
- Multiple Academic Scholarship awards (i.e. winner of 2024 Rachel Green Scholarship Award)
- Academic All-State First Team for soccer
- Letters for varsity soccer 4 years in a row
- Varsity captain 2 consecutive years
Certification
- Food Handling, Pablo's Pizza - 2024-now
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Social Media Curator and Manager
Tiger Wellness Center
02.2025 - 05.2025
Cook
Pablo’s Pizza
11.2024 - Current
Host
The Blade and Bone
09.2024 - 06.2025
Sales Associate
Journeys
10.2023 - 06.2024
Customer Service and Manager
Sprigs and Sprouts
06.2023 - Current
High School -
Grand Junction High School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Colorado Mesa University
Personal Projects
- Extensive Fundraising- I have been able to raise hundreds of dollars toward soccer from things like bread sales several times.
- Service Learning Advisory- I am part of a service learning advisory where my fellow students and I research and learn about our passions and how we can put them to use in helping the community. We have to create a capstone project by the end of our senior year.
- School-Based Health Clinic Student Representative- I am the student representative of my school’s new school-based health clinic. I help make decisions and speak up for my peer’s needs and the logistics of the clinic from a student’s point of view. I am helping them craft the effectiveness survey and am a paid intern to run their social media.