Giavanna Altmeyer
Pittsburgh
Summary
Recent graduate of Duquesne University and incoming J.D. candidate at Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law. Strong foundation in legal reasoning, public speaking, and leadership. Committed to ethics, service, and community impact, with long-term goals to practice law.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ice Crew
Pittsburgh Penguins
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Was selected through an on-ice audition and interview.
- The Penguins Ice Crew maintains ice integrity during media times of hockey games.
- Involving professional teamwork, the Ice Crew performs specialized ice techniques, ensuring an immaculate playing surface while contributing to the overall visual presentation of the event.
Undergraduate Admissions Ambassador
Duquesne University
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Built strong relationships with prospective students, addressing concerns and answering questions to facilitate informed decisions.
- Developed strong rapport with high school counselors, promoting the institution as an ideal choice for graduating seniors.
- Mentored newly hired Admissions Ambassadors, sharing best practices and offering guidance on navigating complex situations.
- Increased enrollment rates by conducting engaging campus tours for prospective students and their families.
- Spoke in student panels, answering questions from prospective students and families.
- Assisted in phones by answering and transferring calls.
Barista
Starbucks
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
Figure Skating Coach
RMU Island Sports Center
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Analyzed moves of skaters to explain correct and incorrect techniques.
- Completed continuing education requirements to maintain compliance with coaching standards.
- Improved skaters' jumping, spinning, and turning techniques with consistent coaching and demonstrations.
- Taught students to perform specific figure and footwork techniques to improve compulsory scores.
Sales Associate
Johnny's Hallmark
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges, and refunds per store policy.
Education
J.D. -
Ohio Northern University College of Law
Ada, OH05-2028
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Catholic Studies
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Greensburg Central Catholic
Greensburg05-2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Ice Crew
Pittsburgh Penguins
08.2023 - 05.2025
Barista
Starbucks
06.2023 - 11.2023
Undergraduate Admissions Ambassador
Duquesne University
05.2023 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
Johnny's Hallmark
12.2020 - 08.2021
Figure Skating Coach
RMU Island Sports Center
06.2020 - 06.2022
J.D. -
Ohio Northern University College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Catholic Studies
Duquesne University
High School Diploma -
Greensburg Central Catholic
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