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Meredith Lawrence

Warrenton,VA

Summary

Focused, motivated sophomore at Laurel Ridge Community College, graduating May 2024 with Associate in Science degree. Awarded President's List Fall 2022, Dean's List Spring 2022 and 2023. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member. 4-H alumni and volunteer. Working multiple, varied jobs while obtaining the first milestone in my education. Applying for Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship to help fund the next step of my educational and career goals as a Registered Dietitian with a M.S., working with patients in a clinical setting to improve the well-being of those in healthcare environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Shopper

Walmart
07.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for fulfilling and distributing individual orders for customers at the Walmart Grocery Pick-Up.
  • Maintaining communication with associates and management to ensure that customers orders are fulfilled in a quality and timely manner.
  • Directly interacting with costumers to handle any issues that arise concerning their online grocery orders.

Farm Store Worker/ Delivery Order Packager

Whiffletree Farm
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during checkout processes.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
  • Operated POS systems to accurately process customer purchases.
  • Interpreted delivery orders and efficiently packed merchandise to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.
  • Communicated with customers over changes to their orders, such as unavailable products, and offered appropriate options for substitution.

Poultry Processor

Whiffletree Farm
08.2016 - 11.2023
  • Aided weekly in the multi-step operation involved in processing poultry; including slaughter, defeathering, eviscerating, quality control, packaging, and inventory.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing accurate cutting and deboning techniques.
  • Reduced waste levels by carefully sorting and disposing non-edible poultry parts.
  • Maintained a clean work environment with regular sanitation of tools and equipment.
  • Expedited order processing, accurately packaging poultry products for timely distribution.

Teachers Assistant

Warrenton United Methodist Preschool
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Assisted lead teachers in multiple different classrooms with the care and instruction of children ranging from the ages of 6 months to 4 years old.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities during lessons.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
  • Contributed to increased student success by providing one-on-one support for struggling learners.
  • Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
  • Prepared classrooms daily for optimal learning conditions including clean spaces, organized supplies, and appropriate technology setup.

Cook/Server

Graze To Griddle
09.2020 - 06.2023
  • Operated POS, fryer, griddle, and prep station to receive, cook, and deliver customer orders.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Agricultural Tourism Guide

Maple Tree Farm
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided a entertaining and educational guided tour for school aged tours of students and teachers.
  • Maintained safety standards during excursions, resulting in zero accidents or incidents.
  • Managed unexpected challenges with flexibility and creative problem-solving, maintaining seamless experiences for guests.
  • Developed an extensive knowledge of local agriculture and nature, enabling the provision of accurate information and insightful commentary during tours.

Education

Associate of Science - General Science

Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, VA
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Homeschool
Warrenton, VA
05.2021

Skills

  • Flexible Schedule
  • Documentation and reporting of task completion
  • Customer Service and communication skills
  • Time Management
  • Ability to mange and meet multiple concurrent deadlines
  • Ability to work efficiently in a teamwork setting, including high stress situations

Extracurricular Activities

4-H:

Program membership: 2008-2021

Club Memberships:

  • Happy Company club: 2008-2009
  • Rhapsodic drama club: 2011-2013
  • Feathered Friends poultry club: 2016-2021
  • FarmTails livestock club: 2016-2021
  • Bow Benders archery club: 2016-2018
  • Fauquier Livestock Club: 2018-2021
  • NOVA Dairy Club: 2017-2021


Projects:

  • performing arts:

           multiple short films and small-scale stage productions in a club setting

  • livestock:

           lambs, goats, poultry, dairy cattle

  • culinary arts

           nutrition and cooking education      through team competition


Experiences:

  • 4-H state capital visits
  • 4-H leadership workshop
  • Small ruminant parasite conference
  • Fauquier County Show and Sale
  • National 4-H Congress- Atlanta, Georgia
  • Virginia State Fair livestock shows


Awards:

  • Virginia state Food Challenge Champion team- 2017
  • Senior Honor Award- 2017
  • Delegate for VA at National 4-H Congress- 2018
  • 1st place individual: VA state Poultry Judging- Senior Division-2020
  • 4-H Alumni Award- 2023


Performing Arts:

  • Warrenton Chorale: Member 2014-2017(youth chorale), 2022.
  • Holy Trinity Youth Theater productions;

                     Fiddler on the Roof Jr-2019

                     Annie Jr-2020

                    We Are Bill: A one act play- 2020

  • Hope Theater

                    Beauty and the Beast-2023

                    The Little Mermaid- 2023


Youth Group:

  • Member of SPARKS middle school youth group 2015-17
  • Member of Holy Trinity youth group 2017-2021


Unistars Unicycling ShowTroupe:

  • Member of Unistars Unicycling Showtroupe 2016-2021

                                  Team Captain-2021

Community Service

  • Sorting and packing Toys for Tots donations, Feathered Friends 4-H club: 2009-2010
  • Arts and Crafts day at Heritage Village Nursing Home, Homeschool group: 2011
  • Grounds maintenance at B.A.R.N, Homeschool Group: 2015
  • Sorting and packing food and clothes donations at House of Mercy, Holy Trinity Youth group: 2016-17
  • Crafted wreaths and Christmas decorations for elderly citizens, FarmTails 4-H club: 2017
  • Adopt-a-Family shopping, Fauquier Livestock 4-H Club: 2017-2019
  • Angel Tree gift sorting and wrapping, Saint John the Evangelist: 2021-2022.
  • Fauquier 4-H Livestock Show and Sale adult volunteer, Fauquier 4-H: 2022-2023

Timeline

Farm Store Worker/ Delivery Order Packager

Whiffletree Farm
09.2023 - 01.2024

Personal Shopper

Walmart
07.2023 - Current

Teachers Assistant

Warrenton United Methodist Preschool
10.2022 - 08.2023

Agricultural Tourism Guide

Maple Tree Farm
09.2022 - 05.2023

Cook/Server

Graze To Griddle
09.2020 - 06.2023

Poultry Processor

Whiffletree Farm
08.2016 - 11.2023

Associate of Science - General Science

Laurel Ridge Community College

High School Diploma -

Homeschool

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