Serena Pitts
Summary
Highly-motivated student with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Stanly Ranch Auberge Resort
Napa, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided a high standard of hospitality service to passengers.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during peak hours.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
Parsons Academy Summer Program
Parsons School of Design
New York, NY
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Spent a month in New York City at Parsons Academy’s intensive fashion design and construction program.
- The program guided me through each step of creating a collection, from initial concepts to final garments.
- Developed a collection that showcased my personal style and technical skills.
- Intense, hands-on curriculum not only sharpened my design abilities but also provided crucial industry insights.
- Collaborated with talented peers and expert professors.
Internship with Haute Couturier Jørgen Simonsen
Jørgen Simonsen Paris
Paris, France
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Spent a summer living and working in Paris.
- Gained profound understanding of industry’s inner workings through hands-on workshops, exclusive tours of prestigious ateliers, and participation in fabric and trend forums.
- Was pushed out of my comfort zone and taught how to adapt in a completely new environment.
- Navigated daily life in another language and immersed myself in Parisian culture and pace.
- Built confidence, independence, and deeper appreciation for global perspectives.
Arts Summer Camp Volunteer
Nimbus Arts
St Helena , CA
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Coordinated daily camp activities to engage children and enhance their experience.
- Supervised groups of children during outdoor and indoor games and activities.
- Facilitated art projects that fostered creativity and teamwork among campers.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure smooth daily operations of camp programs.
Education
(No Degree) 9th Grade -
Justin-Siena High School
Napa, CAHigh School Diploma -
Brentwood College School
Mill Bay, BC, Canada 06-2025
(No Degree) - Fashion Design
Parsons School of Design
New York, NY07-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX07-2026
Skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving
- Solution-oriented mindset
- Versatile and adaptable
- Cross-cultural adaptability
- Clear communication skills
- Optimistic outlook
- Creative concept to final execution
Timeline
Arts Summer Camp Volunteer
Nimbus Arts
06.2025 - 07.2025
Internship with Haute Couturier Jørgen Simonsen
Jørgen Simonsen Paris
06.2024 - 08.2024
Parsons Academy Summer Program
Parsons School of Design
06.2023 - 07.2023
Barista
Stanly Ranch Auberge Resort
06.2022 - 08.2022
(No Degree) 9th Grade -
Justin-Siena High School
High School Diploma -
Brentwood College School
(No Degree) - Fashion Design
Parsons School of Design
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Southern Methodist University