Melissa Crawford
Andover,NJ
Summary
Driven student currently studying for a Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology. Dedicated to continuous improvement and building a successful career foundation. Works great alone or with others, exhibiting professional, resourceful, and effortful work ethic. Proficient in English skills, having excelled both technically and creatively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Editor Consultant
Adrian College
Adrian , MI
2023.01 - Current
- Reviewed and edited in-progress and completed assignments for accuracy, clarity, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and formatting according to the style guide.
- Provided guidance on current assignments, assisting with outlines, drafting, and idea formation.
- Communicated with customers honestly, but gently to ensure comfort and quality simultaneously.
Person in Charge
SportsCare Arena
Randolph , NJ
2023.04 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the department, including customer check-in, all register transactions, taking phone calls, and overseeing rink activity.
- Communicated with all staff to ensure standards were met, maintaining an efficient and professional environment.
Learn-to-Skate Coach
SportsCare Arena
Randolph , NJ
2018.01 - Current
- Worked on-ice with students from ages 2 through adults with skill-levels ranging from beginner to advanced with the goal of building, strengthening, and improving skating skills.
- Worked alongside a wide variety of coaches to create a fun, friendly, and helpful environment that encourages skaters.
Summer Camp Counselor
SportsCare Arena
Randolph , NJ
2021.07 - Current
- Supervised all enrolled children from 9-5, making sure all needs were met, encouraging a kind and safe environment where everyone was able to have fun while simultaneously pushing each other to be better on and off the ice.
- Hosted individually- and group-run on-ice and off-ice classes for all levels and age groups, encouraging growth and development in social and athletic skills.
- Communicated effectively with parents about any behavioral, financial, and health-related concerns to ensure that all the kids were taken care of and adding to the camp environment.
Snack Bar Attendant
SportsCare Arena
Randolph , NJ
2023.01 - Current
- Greeted customers with enthusiasm, completing orders and answering questions as effectively as possible.
- Operated cash registers and handled customer transactions, including credit card and cash payments.
- Maintained cleanliness of the snack bar and seating areas and ensured all supplies were stocked.
Birthday Party Host
SportsCare Arena
Randolph , NJ
2022.09 - Current
- Set up party rooms to look neat, colorful, and inviting with limited resources.
- Greeted parents, children, and guests with enthusiasm, informing each about the party schedule, assisting with skate rentals, taking food orders, serving food, cutting cake, checking out, cleaning up, and other party-related needs and concerns.
- Helped the birthday kids and parents on the ice, providing a brief lesson and watching over everyone to ensure safety, fun, and rule-following.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in English & Psychology
Adrian College
Adrian, MI2026-04
High School Diploma -
Lenape Valley Regional High School
Stanhope, NJ2022-05
Skills
- Organization
- Document Editing
- Technical Writing
- Proficient in MLA and APA
- Attention To Detail
- Customer Service
- Creativity
- Issue Resolution
- Data Collection & Research
- Photo Editing
Accomplishments
- Received the "Excellence in English Studies" department award for the 2023-2024 academic year
- Published two short stories into high school's literary magazine, "Mind Carpenter"
- Published two poems into college's literary magazine, "Oxcart"
- Request by professor for commission of a prose piece to enter NJ Regional Teens Arts Festival (2022), advancing to the state level
- Won "Most Improved" open collegiate synchronized skater for the 2022-2023 season
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Person in Charge
SportsCare Arena
2023.04 - Current
Peer Editor Consultant
Adrian College
2023.01 - Current
Snack Bar Attendant
SportsCare Arena
2023.01 - Current
Birthday Party Host
SportsCare Arena
2022.09 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
SportsCare Arena
2021.07 - Current
Learn-to-Skate Coach
SportsCare Arena
2018.01 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in English & Psychology
Adrian College
High School Diploma -
Lenape Valley Regional High School
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