MARY ELLEN VANCE
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Dependable professional with track record of success, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Writing Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Reviewed drafts for grammar, clarity, and citation accuracy.
- Supported peer consultants with feedback methods and session techniques.
- Collaborated with staff on tutoring schedules and session coordination.
- Advised Writing Center clients on thesis development and argument structure.
Summer Nanny
Private Family
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided childcare for five children within one family throughout the summer.
- Managed daily schedules, activities, and responsibilities while caring for multiple children.
- Adapted to changing needs and situations while maintaining a dependable and organized routine.
- Communicated effectively with the family regarding schedules, activities, and daily responsibilities.
- Demonstrated responsibility, organization, patience, adaptability, and sound judgment.
Server | Food Runner | Busser
Zingerman’s Roadhouse
Ann Arbor
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided professional and attentive customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Communicated effectively with customers, servers, kitchen staff, and management to support daily operations.
- Managed multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy, organization, and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service and a positive customer experience.
- Developed strong communication, time-management, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through varied customer-facing responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2029
Skills
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Active listening
- Interpersonal communication
- Executive board support
- Teamwork
- Event coordination
- Time management
- Photography
- Event coverage
- Content development
- Creative brainstorming
- Media management
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Verbal and written communication
- Executive support
- Project leadership
Volunteer Experience
Writing Center Tutor, Volunteer, Assisted students with developing and strengthening their writing., Provided individualized feedback to help students communicate ideas clearly and effectively., Supported students throughout the writing process while encouraging independent problem-solving., Strengthened communication, editing, and interpersonal skills through one-on-one tutoring.
Core Skills
- Communication, Written and verbal communication, Active listening, Interpersonal communication
- Leadership & Organization, Executive board support, Teamwork, Event coordination, Time management
- Media, Photography, Event coverage, Content development, Creative brainstorming, Media management
- Professional, Customer service, Problem-solving, Adaptability, Organization, Multitasking
Leadership And Campus Involvement
- Kappa Alpha Pi — Pre-Law Fraternity, Assistant to the Historian, 08/01/26, True, Support the executive board with organizational, communications, and media-related responsibilities., Provide photography and event coverage to document chapter activities and events., Brainstorm and develop creative content ideas that highlight chapter events, members, and accomplishments., Assist with managing organizational media and maintaining a professional public presence., Collaborate with executive board members to support chapter initiatives and communications.
- Michigan State University Survivor, Current Player, 01/01/26, True, Selected as a current player in a competitive campus organization centered on strategy, communication, teamwork, and interpersonal dynamics., Collaborate with fellow students during team-based challenges and activities., Apply strategic thinking, adaptability, communication, and decision-making in a competitive environment.
Timeline
Summer Nanny
Private Family
05.2024 - 08.2024
Consultant
Writing Center
08.2022 - 06.2025
Server | Food Runner | Busser
Zingerman’s Roadhouse
01.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Michigan State University