Portia Sawade
Seattle
Summary
I was born and raised in West Seattle and I am currently going into my sophomore year at Washington State University. I am excited to work in West Seattle and serve locals and visitors to our city. I hold a valid Washington State Food Worker's Card with knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices and I am eager to bring my hustle, my work ethic, and my positive, team-oriented attitude to the workforce. I am a very hard-working person with a track record of high achievement in academics (from WSHS a 4.3 weighted GPA and from WSU a 3.93 GPA). I have shown my abilities to be a leader through my work as a volunteer at a camp for disabled kids, through being the head soccer coach for an inner-city middle school girls' soccer team, and through philanthropic work with my sorority.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee
West Seattle Nursery
Seattle
06.2025 - Current
- Focused on giving customers a great experience by helping them pick out the perfect plants and explaining how to keep them alive at home.
- I stayed busy by balancing constant customer questions with daily tasks like watering, organizing stock, and keeping the nursery looking its best.
- Known for being easy to talk to and staying organized in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
Head Soccer Coach
09.2024 - Current
- Head coach for inaugural middle school girls' soccer team, fostering teamwork and skill development, successfully established a positive team culture, implemented training programs and guiding players in developing their athletic abilities and confidence.
Classroom Support
01.2016 - Current
- Assisted a teacher by managing classroom organization, setting up materials, and supporting physical tasks.
Entrepreneur
01.2014 - Current
- A highly motivated self-starter with over a decade of experience managing a diverse range of independent services, including rental property painting, hair styling and coloring, extensive landscaping, and responsible caregiving for children and pets.
- Demonstrates a proactive work ethic and exceptional time management by consistently delivering high-quality results and maintaining a loyal client base across multiple physically demanding and detail-oriented roles.
Education
Washington State Food Worker Card - Culinary Sciences
West Seattle High School
WA, USA01-2025
Pre-Veterinarian focus
Washington State University
WA, USA01-2025
High School Diploma -
West Seattle High School
WA, USA01-2025
Skills
- Hardworking
- Energetic
- Strong Customer Service Skills
- Personable
- Reliable
- Team Oriented
- Culturally Aware
- Precise
Timeline
Employee
West Seattle Nursery
06.2025 - Current
Head Soccer Coach
09.2024 - Current
Classroom Support
01.2016 - Current
Entrepreneur
01.2014 - Current
Washington State Food Worker Card - Culinary Sciences
West Seattle High School
Pre-Veterinarian focus
Washington State University
High School Diploma -
West Seattle High School