Sarah Ferdous
kent,OH
Summary
Professional hospitality worker with extensive experience in delivering high-quality service in busy dining settings. Known for strong focus on teamwork and achieving customer satisfaction. Versatile and reliable, adapting to changing needs and ensuring smooth operations through excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
Languages
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dining Services Staff
Kent State University Dining Services
01.2025 - Current
- Worked in a fast-paced campus dining environment while balancing full-time coursework
- Assisted with food preparation, customer service, sanitation, and kitchen operations
- Maintained food safety standards and worked collaboratively with team members during high-volume shifts
- Developed strong time management, communication, and teamwork skills
Sustainability and Market Research Intern
UPMOST
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Selected for the competitive Freeman Fellows Internship Program to complete an international sustainability-focused internship in South Korea
- Conducted U.S. market research for environmentally sustainable consumer products made from recycled plastics and vinyl
- Developed a U.S. market entry strategy presentation for eco-friendly fashion accessories and home goods
- Researched pricing strategies, retail opportunities, buyer outreach, and consumer trends in the American market
- Assisted with sustainability communication, branding, and social media marketing initiatives
- Helped organize product visuals, retail data, and promotional materials for international business development
- Worked in a cross-cultural business environment and strengthened international communication skills
- Freeman Foundation Scholarship Recipient ($6,000)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, United States08-2026
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2028
Skills
- Data visualization
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Food safety standards
- Nutritional analysis
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Time management
- APA citation formatting
- Food safety practices
Languages
English
Bengali
Hindi
Urdu
Leadership and Campus Involvement
- Student, College of Public Health
- Kent State University | 2025–2026
- Participated in coursework and discussions focused on health disparities, public health systems, and healthcare access
- Explored graduate study opportunities in Health Policy and Management
- Engaged with faculty members and advisors regarding research, graduate programs, and career pathways in public health
- Freeman Fellows Program Participant
- Kent State University | 2025
- Represented Kent State University through an internationally focused internship program in Asia
- Participated in cultural exchange, professional development, and post-internship outreach activities
- Contributed to raising awareness about study abroad and international internship opportunities
Graduate Study Interests
- Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management
- Environmental Health
- Public Health Policy
- Healthcare Administration
- Environmental Science and Sustainability
Academic Interests
- Health Policy and Management
- Environmental Health
- Health Disparities
- Maternal and Child Health
- Environmental Justice
- Climate Change and Public Health
- Healthcare Access and Health Equity
Honors and Awards
Freeman Fellows Internship Scholarship Recipient — Freeman Foundation ($6,000) | 2025
Timeline
Sustainability and Market Research Intern
UPMOST
06.2025 - 08.2025
Dining Services Staff
Kent State University Dining Services
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Kent State University
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Kent State University