Rakela Mitchell
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dedicated college student with a passion for learning and willingness to work hard in a professional environment. Proficient in time management, collaboration, and problem-solving. Thrives in dynamic academic environments and eager to contribute skills and enthusiasm to diverse projects and opportunities.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Page
Palo Alto City Library
Palo Alto, CA
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Organized book carts, maintained collections, and re-shelved books.
- Provided reference services to patrons by helping them locate resources and answer basic questions.
- Performed regular shelf reading duties to ensure accuracy of call numbers on shelves.
- Worked closely with other staff members to promote customer service excellence.
- Assisted with special projects such as weeding outdated material from collection.
- Maintained well-rounded knowledge of automated library systems and reference data to share with patrons and visitors.
- Engaged with the community through outreach programs to promote library services.
Teen Exhibit Curator - Volunteer Program
Los Altos History Museum
Los Altos, CA
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborated to conceptualize and curate various exhibits.
- Conducted research on objects, their history, and appropriate methods of display.
- Organized and supervised the installation of exhibition components including visual and interactive elements.
- Acted as a liaison between guest feedback and central library staff.
Teen Production Manager - Volunteer Program
Los Altos History Museum
Los Altos, CA
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Ran department budgets related to purchasing materials, and hiring vendors for events.
- Conceptualized schedules and floor plans for events serving 500+.
- Supervised logistics staff and established clear communication channels between museum management and staff members.
Ticktocker
National Charity League Inc.
Stanford Hills Chapter, CA
05.2018 - 03.2022
- Participation in national philanthropic group empowering young women to promote human welfare.
- Served as Historian and Reporter.
- Won service recognition award in 2019.
Digital Volunteer - Transcriber
Smithsonian Institute
- Collaboratively reviewed and transcribed historical documents with other virtual volunteers across the country.
- Edited transcripts for grammar, punctuation, syntax, clarity, accuracy, and readability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Mountain View06-2024
Pre-Social Sciences
University of Washington
Seattle, WASkills
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Research assistance
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- Bass Guitar
- Reading
- Skiing
Accomplishments
- Silver Medal - Le Grand Concours (French III)
- Silver Medal - Le Grand Concours (French II)
- Bronze Medal - Le Grand Concours (French I)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Library Page
Palo Alto City Library
06.2022 - 09.2024
Teen Exhibit Curator - Volunteer Program
Los Altos History Museum
03.2022 - 06.2024
Teen Production Manager - Volunteer Program
Los Altos History Museum
03.2022 - 06.2024
Ticktocker
National Charity League Inc.
05.2018 - 03.2022
Digital Volunteer - Transcriber
Smithsonian Institute
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Pre-Social Sciences
University of Washington
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