Rowan Karpa-Wilson
Novato,CA
Summary
Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly creative and flexible approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
Maine Crisp Co.
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, keeping a fast pace while baking, sorting, packaging, and cleaning
- Supported production needs by performing consistent quality control checks on food and packaging
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to adapt to any issue or change in standard production schedules
- Set up, operated, cleaned, and deconstructed production machinery
Writing Tutor
Farnham Writers Center
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for students in writing across various disciplines
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure
- Crafted effective learning plans on the fly to address students' writing weaknesses and amplify strengths
- Worked individually with students over the course of whole semesters in order to achieve their personal writing goals
Education and Engagement Intern
Colby College Museum Of Art
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed public programs with various community partners, ensuring effective communication between groups
- Collaborated with students and Museum administrators to brainstorm, produce, and facilitate events
- Welcomed, socialized with, and supported people of all ages at interactive events
- Contributed vital analysis and discussion to strategic meetings in order to further educational goals
Server/Busboy/Host
Nicholson Ranch Winery
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Served beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs
- Welcomed customers upon arrival, contributing to a warm and inviting atmosphere
- Regularly cleaned and polished glassware in order to support an undisrupted tasting schedule
- Maintained clean and organized seating areas to uphold standards
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Creative Writing
Colby College
Waterville, ME05.2023
High School Diploma -
The Branson School
Ross, CA06.2019
Skills
- Customer Service
- Editing
- Cultural Awareness
- Creative Problem Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Flexibility and Enthusiasm
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Working with Children
- Cleaning
- Packaging and Organization
References
Kristin Bergquist
Colby College Museum of Art
kmbergqu@colby.edu
Claire Getz
Maine Crisp Co.
claire@mainecrisp.com
Timeline
Production Assistant
Maine Crisp Co.
05.2023 - 09.2023
Education and Engagement Intern
Colby College Museum Of Art
05.2022 - 08.2022
Writing Tutor
Farnham Writers Center
08.2020 - 05.2023
Server/Busboy/Host
Nicholson Ranch Winery
08.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English, Creative Writing
Colby College
High School Diploma -
The Branson School