Michael Peterson
Newcastle,WA
Summary
Offering hard work and dedication, with the ability to learn right off the bat and commit to bringing excellence to the work environment. Experienced in leadership and customer service, and ready to bring attention to detail in the service asked. Additionally equipped with previous leadership roles, CPR and babysitting certification, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Christmas Tree Farm Worker
Trinity Tree Farm
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Helped untwine Christmas trees, and prepped their professional look for sale.
- Helped customers navigate the farm and find their perfect tree.
- Prepared Christmas trees for purchase after selection by shaking them (to rid them of loose pine needles), netting them, and carrying them to cars.
- Answered any questions customers had regarding the farm or trees, helping me realize the importance of good customer service.
- Worked 9am-5pm for the three days needed during peak tree season (Nov.29-Dec.1).
Washington State Senate Page
Washington State Legislature
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Assisted government officials and aides in basic work around the capitol, such as transporting paperwork, showing people to senate offices for meetings, presenting information, etc.
- Attended mandatory page school and learned information about the Washington State Legislature.
- Developed leadership skills and government knowledge as I assisted state senators, helping their day run smoothly.
- Senator Lisa Wellman was my sponsor, and I worked for the maximum one week (Jan.23-Jan.27), working from around 8am-5pm each day.
Education
Liberty High School
Renton, WA06-2027
Skills
- Hardworking, I have worked previous 8 hour shifts
- Leadership, I have served as a Liberty High School student government official and as the SPL of Boy Scout Troop 438
- Kind, I am respectful to everyone I meet
- Smart, I can easily pick up information and currently hold a 38 GPA
- Good with younger kids, certified in "Babysitting Basics" by the American Red Cross
- Calm under pressure, I make sure my actions don't represent any negative impulses
- Attention to detail, I strive to make everything I work at the best it can be
- Certified in CPR by the American Heart Association
Accomplishments
As a student government official at Liberty High School:
- Helped raise over 100lbs of food for Renewal Food Bank during the bomb cyclone of November, 2024.
- Prioritized student feedback, taking into account and implementing dozens of student requests to close the communication gap between student government and the student body.
- Implemented five different cultural winter holidays (mainly Christmas) into winter decorations at Liberty to make sure holidays weren't left out of winter school spirit.
- Re-elected to student government many times, now totaling nearly seven years leading the student body in three different schools.
As the SPL of Troop 438:
- Elected to lead a troop of 30+ scouts, and led weekly meetings for an entire year.
- Encouraged and oversaw massive rank advancement, helping young scouts get closer to the high rank of Eagle Scout.
- Rallied the troop at a week long summer camp, placing 3rd in the week's camp wide competition of around 30 troops (had placed 28th under previous leadership).
- Reorganized uneven patrols in the troop for the first time in years, helping new younger scouts bond and make friends instead of venturing through scouts without people in their patrol.
Certification
- Drivers License (Washington State Department of Licensing)
- Heartsaver CPR AED (American Heart Association)
- Babysitting Basics (American Red Cross)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Christmas Tree Farm Worker
Trinity Tree Farm
11.2024 - 12.2024
Washington State Senate Page
Washington State Legislature
01.2023 - 01.2023
Liberty High School
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