Oliver Smith
Niantic,CT
Summary
My experience in vastly different jobs, such as cashier, swim instructor, and assistant, has given me a wide range of skills that can be applied to the Game Room. For example, good customer service, patience, and time management are all applicable, helpful qualities for this job. Also, with my experience volunteering in a food bank, I have the organizational and teamwork skills it takes to work smoothly and efficiently in the Game Room.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier and Service Clerk
Big Y
Old Lyme, CT
05.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers with prompt and friendly service.
- Kept up a quick pace to minimize customer wait times at checkout.
- Processed cash register transactions on POS and provided correct change.
- Cleaned and maintained the register and other areas of the store.
- Worked 25 hours per week.
Student Administrative Assistant
University System of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Printed files, flyers, and images for a Residence Hall Director in the Residence Life Office.
- Communicated to superior via email and checked email for daily tasks.
- Cut out and glued together pictures for the Residence Hall Director to be used on hallway boards.
- Created informational and seasonal flyers to be used for the residence hall.
- Worked 6-7 hours per week.
Swim Instructor Aid
Waterford Parks and Recreation
Waterford, CT
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Instructed children aged four to seven years old on proper stroke techniques and safety skills.
- Maintained positive environment in class by communicating progress with each swimmer's parent.
- Assisted swim instructor during summer and winter sessions.
- Worked 20 hours per week.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Lyme High School
06.2024
Skills
- Conscientious
- Inquisitive
- Insightful
- Knowledge Seeker
- Creative
- Goal-oriented
- Logical
- Mature
- Customer service
Volunteer Experience
- Anti-Racist Coalition (ARC), Westerly, RI, 02/21 - 06/23, Embraced the community by honoring and celebrating the presence of our many cultures and ethnicities; Educated our community, specifically town leadership, on racism and what biases are, and how they negatively affect individuals and the community as a whole; Empowered local civic, political, and business leaders, current and future, to work proactively to prevent racism and bias as well as address issues that arise in real time. Provided a teen's perspective of the realities of prejudice and bullying in the public school system. Promoted generational healing and inspired forgiving ignorance.
- Care and Share Food Pantry, Old Lyme, CT, 07/21 - 08/24, Food Pantry Volunteer and Student Coordinator. Sorted donations and organized warehouse. Kept inventory of stock. Trained other student volunteers. Volunteered two Saturdays each month.
- Earth Fest, 05/23 and 05/24, Event Volunteer. Supported local companies committed to bettering environmental standards. Advocated using alternatives to fertilizer.
- Starting the Conversation, Podcast Club, 12/20 - 03/21, Podcast Tech Support. Edited and uploaded files. Provided tech support. Assisted with content and suggested topics of discussion.
Accomplishments
- Dean's List: High Honors at University of New Hampshire Fall 2024 Semester
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- AAPL Seal of Biliteracy: Spanish in the State of Connecticut
Timeline
Student Administrative Assistant
University System of New Hampshire
09.2024 - 03.2025
Cashier and Service Clerk
Big Y
05.2023 - Current
Swim Instructor Aid
Waterford Parks and Recreation
07.2022 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
East Lyme High School