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Work History
Education
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NCAA DII Volleyball Student Athlete
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Nicole Ferris

Honolulu,HI

Summary

Current masters student at Hawai'i Pacific University studying Sustainability and specializing in localization as a driver for sustainability and empowering the local community on O'ahu. Seeking and motivated to use the skills and knowledge I have gained through my education and experience as a collegiate athlete to enter the workforce.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

Harbor Pub
05.2022 - Current
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.

Café Worker

Nalu Health Bar and Café
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Maintained high customer service standards at all times
  • Prepared food and beverage orders as requested
  • Operated cash register and credit card machines in guest payment processes.

Volleyball Coach/Trainer/Facility Attendant

Fury Performance Training Academy
05.2019 - 07.2020
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Made sure the training facilities were clean, organized, and clients were helped when needed.
  • Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
  • Developed and implemented useful and progressive training plans to improve skills of athletes of all ages and abilities.

Program Teacher

After School
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • The youngest teacher they have ever entrusted to work in the Autistic Unit.

Education

Master of Arts - Sustainability

Hawai'i Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies

Hawai'i Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
05.2022

Skills

  • Team building skills
  • Works well under pressure
  • Energetic and Enthusiastic
  • Personable
  • Goal Driven
  • Dependable
  • Coachable
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Powerpoint and Excel)

NCAA DII Volleyball Student Athlete

  • Successfully balanced 30+ hours of weekly training, studying film, and traveling across the country and participating in games while simultaneously maintaining a full academic course load.
  • Assessed performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance.
  • Exercised strong leadership skills as team captain and embraced good sportsmanship practices.
  • Held regular meetings with coaching staff to set short-term and long-term individual and team goals.

Additional Information

Actively involved in volunteering for Special Olympics Hawai'i as a Unified Partner.

Timeline

Waitress

Harbor Pub
05.2022 - Current

Café Worker

Nalu Health Bar and Café
01.2020 - 01.2021

Volleyball Coach/Trainer/Facility Attendant

Fury Performance Training Academy
05.2019 - 07.2020

Program Teacher

After School
01.2017 - 01.2018

Master of Arts - Sustainability

Hawai'i Pacific University

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies

Hawai'i Pacific University
Nicole Ferris