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Overview
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Education
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Riley Norvez

Riley Norvez

Glendale,NY

Summary

Passionate professional with experience in community engagement, customer service, and art education. Proven ability to foster strong relationships within diverse communities, enhance customer satisfaction, and promote artistic expression.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Seasonal Teen Docent

BRIC
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Guided visitors through the BRIC Youth Curatorial Exhibition: THIS I BELIEVE and Emerging Creators: 35th Annual Student Exhibition, offering insights into the artworks and curatorial process.
  • Facilitated discussions on art's role in expressing personal beliefs and community identity.
  • Supported public engagement and educational programming, enhancing visitor experiences.
  • Assisted in developing educational materials for museum visitors, resulting in improved comprehension of exhibit content.

Barista

Cano Coffee
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Provided exceptional customer service in a high-traffic environment, enhancing café atmosphere.
  • Collaborated with team members for smooth daily operations, maintaining cleanliness and organization.
  • Strengthened multitasking and time management skills during peak service hours.

Museum Intern

Youth Insights Program | Whitney Museum
12.2023 - 10.2024
  • Gained hands-on experiences in community engagement and social impact.
  • Collaborated with diverse teams to develop research-driven projects that address local issues, enhancing skills in critical thinking, communication, and teamwork.
  • Contributed to workshops and discussions that fostered personal growth and leadership development, ultimately creating actionable solutions for community betterment.

Camp Counselor-in-Training

Girl Scouts of Greater
06.2022 - 10.2024
  • Designed and led nature and art-based activities for children ages 6-15, fostering creativity and teamwork.
  • Developed leadership skills by supervising and ensuring the well-being of campers.
  • Strengthened personal growth through self-awareness and adaptability while building connections with staff and volunteers in the non-profit sector.

Barista

Le Petit Parisien
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Adhered to strict food hygiene regulations, minimizing risk of contamination or illness among customers.

Education

Undeclared -

CUNY Hunter College
06.2028

Skills

  • Visitor engagement
  • Research
  • Educational programming
  • Food handlers certication
  • Reliability

Timeline

Barista

Le Petit Parisien
02.2025 - Current

Seasonal Teen Docent

BRIC
07.2024 - 09.2024

Barista

Cano Coffee
07.2024 - 02.2025

Museum Intern

Youth Insights Program | Whitney Museum
12.2023 - 10.2024

Camp Counselor-in-Training

Girl Scouts of Greater
06.2022 - 10.2024

Undeclared -

CUNY Hunter College