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Reed Nester
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Dynamic founder and leader with a proven track record in community engagement and revenue generation, notably founding a landscaping business and an all-boys sports camp. Excelled at Nick's Fish House & Grill, enhancing customer service through efficiency. Skilled in coaching and financial management, with a flair for fostering connections and driving initiatives that support community growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orientation Leader
Bucknell University
11.2024 - Current
- Work with a team of 12 others to create an engaging and informative week-long orientation program for New Students at Bucknell.
- Train and mentor orientation assistants, who work with the new students directly, on how to best help the New Student transition to college.
- Help manage and direct New Student Orientation to operate smoothly
- Engage in weekly meetings focused on improving and tweaking various elements of orientation.
Landscaper
Myself (as Founder)
03.2022 - 01.2025
- Founded a small landscaping company that focuses on building the neighborhood community and building connections
- Used extensive plant and landscaping knowledge to generate $2,000 in revenue in 2024.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, trimming, gutter cleaning, de-leafing, and edging of lawns
Busser
Nick's Fish House & Grill
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Worked quickly in a fast-paced environment, communicated with other staff, and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity
- Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.
- Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
- Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
Summer Day Camp Director
Myself (as Founder of Camp Summerballers)
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Founded an all-boys sports camp with 2 friends that focused on team building, developing skills, and learning new sports.
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Established operating budget for camp and controlled expenditures.
- Earned First Aid and CPR certifications emphasizing children's treatment protocols.
- Managed over $8,000 in revenue over 4 years
Camp Counselor/Lifeguard
Camp Wachusett for Boys
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked with children of varying ages, interests, and skills to help them develop as swimmers.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Awarded the honor of Rookie Counselor of the Year and Counselor of the Year in my two summers of work.
Volunteer
Father McKenna Center
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted in distributing food to impoverished communities in DC through my high school.
- Cooked for and ate meals with those living under the poverty line
- Assisted in counseling individuals with financial problems, providing advice and 1 on 1 experience.
- Used strong interpersonal skills to support and welcome clients to the available food pantry
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Economics
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Gonzaga College High School
Washington, DC06-2023
Skills
- Customer service and support
- Community engagement
- Leadership capability
- Hardworking and dedicated
- Coaching and mentoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Research and analysis
Accomplishments
- Maintained Deans list (3.5+ GPA) for the 3 semesters I have attended Bucknell
Certification
- CPR/AED
- Lifeguard
Interests
Additional Information
- Current recruitment chair for the Chi Phi fraternity at Bucknell
- Vice President of the Club Rugby team (2025)
- President of the Club Rugby team (2026)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Orientation Leader
Bucknell University
11.2024 - Current
Busser
Nick's Fish House & Grill
06.2024 - 08.2024
Camp Counselor/Lifeguard
Camp Wachusett for Boys
06.2022 - 08.2023
Landscaper
Myself (as Founder)
03.2022 - 01.2025
Volunteer
Father McKenna Center
10.2021 - 02.2023
Summer Day Camp Director
Myself (as Founder of Camp Summerballers)
06.2021 - 06.2024
- CPR/AED
- Lifeguard
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Economics
Bucknell University
High School Diploma -
Gonzaga College High School
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