Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
Awards
Extracurricular Activities
Community Service
Timeline
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Sarah Cook

Sarah Cook

Austin,TX

Summary

Hardworking Student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Soyars & Soyars Accident Lawyers
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.

Sales Associate

Evergreen Christmas Tree Farm
11.2019 - 12.2022
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Childcare Assistant

Grit Fitness Studio Child Care
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
  • Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.

Sales Assistant

Prodigy Wellness Collective
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Project Name: Prodigy Wellness Collective
  • Advertising, Boutique sales/cashier, inventory
  • Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Assisted customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.
  • Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve a cohesive and efficient store environment.

Education

Texarkana College

H. Ross Perot STEM Academy

Social Work And Government

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Texas High School
Texarkana, TX
05.2023

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Social Media
  • Strategic planning and analysis
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking and Organization

Leadership Experience

  • Texas High Soccer:

3 Year Starting Lettermen, Defensive Leader Discipline, Teamwork, Perseverance, Mental Focus

  • Texas High Student Council/Texas High Leadership:

Representative-Junior Year, 4 Year Member of the Council Texas Association of Student Council State President School 2019-2020 and 2022-2023 Event Planning, Time Management, Conflict Resolution

  • Texas High Publications:

Yearbook, Managing Editor, Senior Year Social Media Editor, Junior Year "Gold Star" Granted by Interscholastic Press Conference "Top 100 Publications in the US" granted by Interscholastic Press Conference. Graphic Design, Editing, Interviewing, Social Media Engagement, Coordination of Staff, Mentoring

  • Tiger Pals:

Peer Coach at a Local Elementary School One-on-One Mentorship, Motivator, Supervising, Classroom Synergy, Encourager

  • AP Ambassadors:

 Student Leader all four years Inspired students to participate in/value advanced placement coursework. Educated Younger Students, Advocating for Rigorous Coursework, Cohesive Activity Planning, Interactive Collaboration with Administration

  • First Baptist Church Youth Ministry:

Student Ambassador, Discipleship Member Service, Inclusion, Dedication, Accountability, Group Communication

Awards

  • National Honor Society, 2021
  • Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society, 2021
  • Quill Society Honor Society, 2021
  • Independent Researcher, 2022
  • All District Honorable Mention, Texas High Soccer Participated 2021, 2022
  • All District 2nd Team, Texas High Soccer Participated 2020

Extracurricular Activities

  • Key Club: 9, 10, 11, 12

Collaborated with the local Kiwanis branch to support vulnerable populations within the community 

Service to others, Community Involvement, Compassion for the Hurting, Growing Awareness 

  • Texarkana Soccer Club: Senior & longest-standing member of the travel squad (Defensive Player)

Arkansas State Champions, 4 Years Running Regional Semi-Finalist, 2 Years Selected to play with the Olympic Development Team representing the state of Arkansas 

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication, Competitive Spirit, Respect for Authority 

  • Rosebud Junior Garden Club: 10, 11, 12

Active Member Service Projects to aid students, staff, and the community

Learning from Community Members on a variety of skills needed for life beyond high school. Social and Formal Etiquette in a variety of settings, Public Speaking, Collaborative Brainstorming 

  • Political Society: 11, 12

Gather Monthly to discuss, debate, and evaluate current social, political, and economic issues

Gaining Perspective, Evaluating Arguments, Developing Knowledge Base, Awareness

Community Service

Community Service has permeated both my time at school and in the community throughout my four year high school career. Some of the organizations and groups I have had the privilege to work alongside include: Special Needs Students in Tiger Strong Field Day, Multiple Service Drives for local Non-Profits, Ignited School Spirit with activities such as Paint the Pit, Homeless Population Care Packages, Community Cafe to Feed families in need, Easter Hunt for Disadvantaged, Peer tutoring in Elementary Schools, Bake Sales to support school staff, and much more.

Timeline

Intern

Soyars & Soyars Accident Lawyers
05.2023 - 08.2023

Childcare Assistant

Grit Fitness Studio Child Care
08.2022 - 11.2022

Sales Assistant

Prodigy Wellness Collective
05.2022 - 07.2022

Sales Associate

Evergreen Christmas Tree Farm
11.2019 - 12.2022

Texarkana College

H. Ross Perot STEM Academy

Social Work And Government

University of Texas At Austin

High School Diploma -

Texas High School
Sarah Cook