Maysem Al-Khakani
Springfield,VA
Summary
Motivated Service Worker with exceptional social skills, communication abilities and customer service background. Dedicated to following health and safety guidelines and handling food items properly. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Barnes And Noble Cafe
Woodbridge, VA
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
Bookseller
Barnes And Noble
Springfield , VA
05.2019 - 12.2023
- Conducted weekly Storytimes in the kid's department for children ages 1-13
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays daily to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Increased customer engagement through curated social media posts
Private Home Tutor
Parents Of Children
Springfield, VA, VA
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Incentivized students to learn by creating fun projects and rewards that kept them eager to study every week
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Student Council Vice President
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
Richmond, VA
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Fostered community within school by coordinating various social events for both students and parents.
- Attended school and board meetings, staying up-to-date on school policies and procedures.
- Provided information and services to students that needed academic assistance and tutoring.
Student Newspaper Editor
John R Lewis High School
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
Theatre Stage Manager
John R Lewis High School
Springfield, VA
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with up to 50 cast members and technical crew to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
- Managed timelines and resources for 8 productions over last 4 years.
- Arranged production schedules for up to 50 cast members and technical crew.
Theatre Critic
Cappies
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Attended local high school theatres as a student crtitic and maintained detailed notes on productions
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss ideas and content.
- Composed original written reviews for various local theatres and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Public Policy
Virginia Tech University
Blacksburg, VA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2022
Skills
- Innovative thinking
- Decision making
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Barista
Barnes And Noble Cafe
09.2022 - 12.2023
Student Council Vice President
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
09.2021 - 12.2022
Bookseller
Barnes And Noble
05.2019 - 12.2023
Student Newspaper Editor
John R Lewis High School
08.2018 - 06.2021
Theatre Critic
Cappies
08.2018 - 06.2020
Private Home Tutor
Parents Of Children
01.2018 - 06.2023
Theatre Stage Manager
John R Lewis High School
10.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - International Public Policy
Virginia Tech University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Virginia Commonwealth University
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