Summary
Work History
Volunteer Experience
Education
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Affiliations
Athletics
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Raffi Nalbandian

Raffi Nalbandian

Fort Lee,New Jersey

Summary

Dedicated and motivated accounting major. Strong background in working with customers, including host work, organizing order pick-ups/management, and promoting growth within campers through conversations with parents. 1 year of college coursework, including 4 relevant accounting courses taken in high school/college including a NOCTI certificate for job-readiness. Captain of his high school varsity basketball team and current player for Rutgers club basketball. Active member in both local community and Armenian community.

Work History

Boys Head Counselor

AGBU Camp Nubar
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supervised 24 counselors ranging from 16-23
  • Upheld overnight sleep-away camp standards and guidelines while being on call 24/7
  • Planned, coordinated, and led camp-wide activities on daily basis
  • Conversed with parents about accommodations and concerns
  • Resolved any issues that arose with diplomacy and authority
  • Developed young counselors into camp leaders

Host

True Food Kitchen
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Supported needs of 8 person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for fast paced restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality

Counselor

AGBU Camp Nubar
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Counselor and cabin leader for children ages 10-15
  • Provided fun and safe activities for campers
  • Solved issues and concerns when necessary
  • Acted as a mentor to campers and lower level counselors
  • Activity leader for fitness program

Volunteer Experience

CAFASSOS FAIRWAY MARKET (2017 to present)

  • Volunteers on the day before Thanksgiving and Christmas help manage large food order pick-ups
  • Tasks include obtaining customer information, delivering food to cars stationed in parking lot, and acting as an intermediate between the kitchen and customers

FORT LEE HIGH SCHOOL (2018 to 2021)

  • Volunteered at football game snack stand
  • Took customer orders and prepared them as well
  • Managed cash funds and a team of 7-8 other volunteers
  • Provided 20 high school students with community service opportunities

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Fort Lee High School
Fort Lee, NJ
06.2022

Certification

  • NOCTI Knowledge Based Workforce Competency Credential Skill Badge for Accounting-Advanced
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Languages

Armenian
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Boys Head Counselor

AGBU Camp Nubar
06.2023 - 08.2023

Host

True Food Kitchen
09.2021 - 03.2022

Counselor

AGBU Camp Nubar
06.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Rutgers University

High School Diploma -

Fort Lee High School

Affiliations

TREASURER OF THE RUTGERS PERSONAL FINANCE CLUB (08/2023 to present)

  • Responsible for handling club funds, maintaining documentation of financial inflows and outflows, and designing initial advertisements for the club


NOVICE MEMBER OF THE ARMENIAN YOUTH FEDERATION (AYF) - NJ ARSEN CHAPTER (08/2023 to present)

  • Attends monthly meetings, attends lectures that discuss the history and culture of Armenia, and actively promotes the goals of the AYF while on track to become a full member


MEMBER OF THE RUTGERS ARMENIAN STUDENTS ORGANIZATION (RASA) (09/2022 to present)

  • Attends biweekly meetings that consist of discussing Armenian culture, networking with fellow Armenians, and planning Armenian events at Rutgers
  • Acted as a representative for the RASA by aiding in the organization of a intercollegiate 5k competition hosted by the Armenian American Health Professionals Organization (AAHPO)


Athletics

RUTGERS CLUB BASKETBALL PLAYER (09/2023 to present)

  • Currently a player for the upcoming 2023-24 season


VARSITY BASKETBALL PLAYER & CAPTAIN (2018 to 2022)

  • Recipient of the Charlies Yennie Performance, Attitude, and Compartment Award
  • 1st Team Big North American Division (2021 to 2022)
Raffi Nalbandian