Nicholas J W Hildebrand
Denver,CO
Summary
Smart, enthusiastic, and articulate college student with background in customer service, community building, and environmental stewardship seeking summer internship. Motivated to use strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills in the service of policy development. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Barista
Starbucks
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Designed and implemented cooperative art installation project to connect 25+ employees to more than 350 customers daily through creative interaction
- Created regular and specialty hot and cold drinks with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Presented process improvement ideas to leadership team to cultivate professional, friendly and efficient work environment.
- Created special recipe items and seasonal offerings to best meet customer needs.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
Counselor in Training
Avid4Adventure
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Lead young campers in day-long expeditions and diverse outdoor activities, such as back-country hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and paddle boarding
- Taught wilderness preparedness and responsibility to young campers
- Devised and enacted team-building exercises to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Developed advanced skills in wilderness medicine and remote emergency responsiveness in simulated circumstances for emergency preparedness during multi-day back country mountain backpacking
- Certified in Red-Cross emergency first aid, including CPR
- Mediated camper conflicts and aided in seeking and resolutions.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Collaborated with camp staff to develop and execute safe, exciting plans for daily and weekly activities.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
Mechanic & Sales Representative
SloHi Coffee And Bike Shop
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Ran customer sales and services during shifts
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs
- Carried out basic bicycle maintenance to aid in day-to-day operations and minor repairs. Later advanced to essential frame construction and safety
- Maintained inventory for parts availability and pricing to stay on par with competitors and offer best services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Politics And Security Studies
05.2025
- GPA 3.6
- Relevant Coursework: Comparative Politics; World History; International Affairs; Micro-economics
- Extracurricular Activities: Environmental stewardship; Wilderness adventuring; Rock climbing
- GW Debate Club
High School Diploma -
06.2022
- GPA 4.0
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma is awarded a program of study in IB Honors-Level and Subject-Level curriculum, designed to cultivate critical thinking, writing, and creative problem-solving for engaged citizenship. (https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/)
- Relevant Coursework: Individuals and Societies; Creativity, Activity, and Service; Theory of Knowledge; Economics
- Extracurricular Activities: GWHS Speech and Debate Team, 2018-2022
- Extracurricular Activities: Volley Ball Club 2021-2022
Skills
- Outstanding Communication Skills
- Mentoring Relationships
- Camper Support and Assistance
- Wilderness Safety
- Team Leadership
- Environmental Conservation and Sustainability
- Compassionate Communication
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Commitment to Justice
- Problem Resolution
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Field Trip Supervision
- Positive Engagement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Avid skier, rock climber, debater, and
As a native Coloradan, I grew up with da deep respect for the natural world and its limited resources. As an inveterate debater, I seek to use civil discourse to enact positive change for a more just society.
Timeline
Counselor in Training - Avid4Adventure
06.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Barista - Starbucks
04.2021 - 08.2022
Mechanic & Sales Representative - SloHi Coffee And Bike Shop
07.2019 - 03.2020
George Washington University (Elliott School) - Bachelor of Arts, International Politics And Security Studies
George Washington High School - High School Diploma,
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