Meaghan McDonald
Orono,MN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate passionate about a future in medicine, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemistry and Nutrition Teacher's Assistant
College Of Saint Benedict
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with professors for lesson preparation by developing materials and setting up equipment.
- Organize and lead practice, research and lab assignments.
- Support student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Grade assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Mentor and tutor individual students needing additional help.
Floral Designer Assistant
DBA Petals For Purpose
06.2023 - Current
- During breaks and holidays, work alongside company owner, artist and florist who styles flowers in an innovative and artistic way, enriching experiences of others with one-of-a-kind botanical displays.
- Assist head floral designer in executing large event installations, resulting in seamless event setups and client satisfaction. Installations included the Wayzata Art Experience featuring Dawn Schelle as feature artist, and Letters for Love, an organization that supports children battling cancer and other life-threatening illness through written cards.
- Enhance customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing floral arrangements tailored to individual preferences.
Summer Internship
ENT Specialty Care
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Gained valuable experience and insight working directly with physicians to understand day to day activities.
- Shadowed physicians in clinical rounds and witnessed excellent examples of positive bed side manners.
- Observed head and neck related surgeries in the operating room, and experienced first hand the collaborative and team approach to executing successful surgeries.
Host, Barista and Bartender
The Grocer's Table
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Managed reservations efficiently to accommodate walk-in guests and reduce wait times.
- Mentored and trained co-workers in preparing beverages properly.
Barista
Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing and serving high-quality beverages.
- Increased repeat business by providing exceptional customer service and building rapport with patrons.
- Demonstrated expertise in various brewing techniques, ensuring consistent quality across all drinks served.
Juice Bar Barista
Bright N' Fresh
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the juice bar.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN05.2026
High School Diploma -
Firbank Grammar
Brighton, Victoria, Australia12.2021
Skills
- Biology, chemistry and nutrition pedagogy
- Lab preparation and maintenance
- Student engagement
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Critical thinking
- Collaborative teamwork
- Complex problem-solving
- Time management
- Active listening
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- 2019: Community service volunteer in Laos. Worked along side nurses and doctors caring for children in orphanages across the country.
- 2018: Community service volunteer for Anglicare Victoria in Brighton, Australia. A semester long program to prepare and organize food and clothing to be sent to families in Australia living in poverty.
- 2018: Community service volunteer in Vietnam. 17-day long service trip constructing a community latrine in the village of Hoi An, and a house for a family in Mai Chau.
- 2017 - 2022: Competed at a high level in soccer in Australia: Captain for the Bentleigh Green A Team (2021 - 2022); Captain for the Brighton Soccer Team A (2019 - 2020); Brighton Soccer Team B (2018 - 2019); and Sandringham Soccer Team C (2017 - 2018).
- 2013: Placed 2nd in the U.S. National Irish Dance Championships in Chicago, IL.
Timeline
Chemistry and Nutrition Teacher's Assistant
College Of Saint Benedict
09.2023 - Current
Floral Designer Assistant
DBA Petals For Purpose
06.2023 - Current
Summer Internship
ENT Specialty Care
06.2022 - 09.2022
Host, Barista and Bartender
The Grocer's Table
02.2022 - 08.2022
Juice Bar Barista
Bright N' Fresh
04.2020 - 03.2021
Barista
Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana
06.2019 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
College of Saint Benedict
High School Diploma -
Firbank Grammar
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