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Paley Adelson-Grodberg

New Haven,CT

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Class Assistant for Acting I

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
01.2026 - Current
  • Assisted Professor Yanow by organizing course materials before and after class sessions.

Oyster Farmer

Jim O’Connell’s Oyster Farm
Wellfleet, MA
05.2023 - Current
  • Performed strenuous manual labor for 10-hour days in waist-deep water starting as early as 4am, cultivating Cape Cod's sought-after oysters and clams.
  • Mastered multiple specific tasks through careful observation to maintain pace with experienced coworkers.

Barista

Pi Café
Middletown, CT
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided quality service in fast-paced coffee shop.

Provider Business Relations intern

Carrum Health
San Francisco, CA
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Interviewed ~20 internal Carrumites to identify key priorities that align with partnered healthcare providers' needs.
  • Interviewed ~30 of Carrum’s provider partners to assess alignment between their top partnership priorities and internal perceptions.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews and a quantitative ranking exercise using pennies to prioritize provider needs.

Server

Bubalas by the Bay
Provincetown, MA
06.2023 - 08.2025
  • Operated in a demanding and fast-paced environment at a bustling tourist restaurant.
  • Skillfully multitasked amid chaos while maintaining composure in a high-pressure setting.
  • Coordinated and managed parties of over 40 guests, organizing children's needs and adult beverage selections.

Intern

La Fundación P!ensa
Valparaíso, Chile
11.2024 - 12.2024
  • Worked in Spanish at a Chilean Political ThinkTank, comparing the healthcare promises made by then President Boric with the legislative actions he’s taken.
  • Wrote a paper and presented my findings to the organization.

Cancer Care intern

Carrum Health
San Francisco, CA
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Interviewed ~20 department heads to identify shortcomings in cancer care product.
  • Analyzed market landscape of American healthcare companies' models, offerings, and partners to identify existing solutions.
  • Presented findings to ~100 stakeholders on company gaps and potential partnerships, recommending strategies to upscale cancer product.

Marketing Manager

Pi Café
Middletown, CT
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Advertised the café and implanted a photography competition to inspire customers.
  • Made unique posters and video edits to advertise new drinks and highlight workers.

Register/Stocker/Food Runner

The Blue Willow Cafe
Wellfleet, MA
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Multitasked by monitoring orders, customers, and staff needs to effectively manage long lines for over 3 hours in a 250 square foot café.

Busser

Bubalas By the Bay
Provincetown, MA
07.2020 - 08.2021

Employee (Register/Stocker)

Hatches
Wellfleet, MA
06.2020 - 07.2021

Babysitter

The Myer Family
New Haven, CT
07.2019 - 06.2020

Spent 6 hours a day with 4 kids ages 2, 5, 7, & 9. Walked them to and from the pool and watched them at the pool. Also worked nights, cooking dinner and giving baths.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Government, Economics, & Latin American Studies

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
05.2026

Language of Risk

BlackRock For University Students
Remote
06.2024

International Political Economy

London School of Economics
London, England
06.2023

Highschool Diploma -

Choate Rosemary Hall
Wallingford, CT
06.2022

Skills

  • Spanish
  • Stata
  • R
  • Excel
  • Market Research/Analysis
  • Project management
  • Effective communication
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Content creation
  • Preparing instructional materials
  • Powerpoint presentations
  • Public speaking

Awards

  • Best Performance Award, Wesleyan University, 10/23, Best performance out of 30+ actors in a 48-hour short film competition.
  • Senior Speech Award, Choate Rosemary Hall, 06/22, Senior speech was selected in the top 5/50 for delivery to the entire faculty and student body of ~1000 people.
  • University Center photographer, Wesleyan, 08/23 - Present, Awarded two plaques in the Usdan University Center of Wesleyan, my photos were chosen out of hundreds to demonstrate the energy of Wesleyan.

Leadership Experience

Teachers Assistant, Professor Colonel Cassidy’s Wars of Resistance Course, Middletown, CT, 09/25 - 01/26 

  • After excelling in the course, I became the TA. I read and summarized one book a week and created slideshows. Supported students outside of class hours.

Captain of the Wesleyan Ski Team, Wesleyan Ski Team, Middletown, CT, 04/25 - Present

  • Lead 65+ students on 5 ski trips, organizing with the division, finding lodging, and negotiating payment with the university despite funding cuts. Was interviewed by the Wesleyan Argus Newspaper.

Founder and president of Jewelry Making Club, Jewelry Making Club, Middletown, CT, 01/24 - Present

  • Established on-campus partnership with local studio, wrote club constitution for official university recognition, presented budget proposal to secure funding and negotiated financial contract. Currently serving as the club organizer.

Choreographer, Wesleyan Dance Group, Middletown, CT, 09/25 - Present

  • Managed auditions of 115 students. Choregraphed two dances of 9 people. Organized the final show of three nights to ~1000 people.

Club Soccer team Captain, Women’s Club Soccer, Middletown, CT, 09/23 - 05/24

  • Planned practices and social events for ~65 students.

Varsity Squash Captain, Choate Women’s Varsity Squash, Wallingford, CT, 09/21 - 05/22

Varsity Soccer Captain, Choate Women’s Varsity Soccer, Wallingford, CT, 09/21 - 05/22

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Class Assistant for Acting I

Wesleyan University
01.2026 - Current

Provider Business Relations intern

Carrum Health
06.2025 - 08.2025

Intern

La Fundación P!ensa
11.2024 - 12.2024

Cancer Care intern

Carrum Health
06.2024 - 08.2024

Marketing Manager

Pi Café
03.2024 - 06.2024

Server

Bubalas by the Bay
06.2023 - 08.2025

Oyster Farmer

Jim O’Connell’s Oyster Farm
05.2023 - Current

Barista

Pi Café
09.2022 - Current

Register/Stocker/Food Runner

The Blue Willow Cafe
06.2022 - 08.2022

Busser

Bubalas By the Bay
07.2020 - 08.2021

Employee (Register/Stocker)

Hatches
06.2020 - 07.2021

Babysitter

The Myer Family
07.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Government, Economics, & Latin American Studies

Wesleyan University

Language of Risk

BlackRock For University Students

International Political Economy

London School of Economics

Highschool Diploma -

Choate Rosemary Hall
Paley Adelson-Grodberg