Olivia Rowand
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Motivated public relations student with a strong foundation in communication, customer service, and leadership experience across hospitality, childcare, and service roles. Skilled in building positive relationships, managing fast-paced environments, and delivering clear, effective communication. Founder of a high school mental health awareness organization, demonstrating initiative, organization, and community engagement. Seeking opportunities to apply creativity and strategic thinking to support brand communication and audience engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Babysitter
Child Care (Multiple Families)
09.2021 - Current
- Supervise children and ensure a safe, structured environment
- Plan activities and respond to individual family needs
- Build trust with families through responsibility and reliability
Hostess
River Creek Club
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Greet and seat guests in a professional and welcoming manner
- Manage reservations and organize table assignments to ensure efficient service flow
- Communicate with staff to maintain smooth daily operations in a fast-paced environment
Lifeguard
Crystal Aquatics Pools
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored pool safety and enforced rules to prevent accidents
- Responded quickly to emergencies using Red Cross lifeguard training
- Maintained attentiveness and professionalism in a public setting
Cashier
Lettucebeloco
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Take customer orders accurately and efficiently in a high-volume setting
- Handle transactions and ensure quality customer service
- Strengthen communication and multitasking skills through daily customer interaction
Education
No Degree - Public Relations, Minor in Entrepreneurship
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2029
High School Diploma - undefined
Loudoun County High School
Leesburg, VA06-2025
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Customer service and interpersonal skills
- Time management and organization
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving in fast-paced environments
- Leadership and initiative
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
Certification
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
LANGUAGES
English (fluent)
Timeline
Hostess
River Creek Club
09.2024 - 08.2025
Lifeguard
Crystal Aquatics Pools
05.2023 - 09.2023
Cashier
Lettucebeloco
01.2022 - 02.2023
Babysitter
Child Care (Multiple Families)
09.2021 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Loudoun County High School
No Degree - Public Relations, Minor in Entrepreneurship
Virginia Tech