Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service Volunteer Work
Awards
Athletics
Timeline
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Sophia Colonna

West Islip,NY

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier and Server

House of Juice
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Worked over the summer as a cashier and server for House of Juice
  • Was trained in making smoothies and acai bowls as well as running the cash register and restocking the shop
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.

Dog Sitting

Independent
01.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provided enrichment and care for my neighbors' dogs while they were away or at work
  • Traveled to five different houses to feed and walk several dogs
  • Followed pet care instructions, dietary needs, and medication regimens.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work space for all pet sitting tasks, including cleaning up after dogs during visits or overnight stays.
  • Contributed to clients'' peace of mind by sending regular updates on their pets, including photos and videos.

Salesperson

Babylon Dance Shop
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • As the only salesperson in the store, worked at the cash register, answered customer questions, gave style recommendations, and conducted shoe fittings
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Islip High School
West Islip, NY
05-2024

IB Diploma -

West Islip High School
West Islip, NY
05-2024

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Customer assistance
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Patience and empathy
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Team collaboration

Community Service Volunteer Work

  • Fostering Cats: Cared for over ten cats in the span of two years. Provided a home for them and administered the medical care necessary for them to be adopted. (2020-2023)
  • Library Clean Up: Cleaned up the school library. Sorted and organized books, during my free period, every other day. (2022-2023)
  • Counselor Aid: During my free period every other day, I sat in an advertising class offering my help to the students and teacher.
  • Maintenance at Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge: Along with three other team members, we worked with the trustees at Fannie Stebbins to clean up trails and clear out invasive species. We spent 5 hours each week walking the trails and learning about them before using the tools provided to clear the trails and make them more accessible. (fall 2024)

Awards

  • Dean's List: Received Dean's List for UMass by maintaining a GPA of at least 3.5 (fall 2024)
  • Principal's List: Maintained an overall GPA greater than 90, every quarter of Highschool. (2020-2024)
  • Congressional Art Competition Finalist: My original graphic design artwork, Paris Shredded, was selected for display in the congressional house in Washington, DC, by Congressman Andrew Garbarino. (2023)
  • IB Diploma Recipient: Over junior and senior year, completed course and exam requirements of at least four, in six IB subjects. Wrote an extended essay about independent research conducted on sonnets written by Francesco Petrarch and guided by a faculty mentor. Completed Creativity, Activity, and Service activities (CAS). Participated in a critical thinking course, Theory of Knowledge. (2023-2024)


Athletics

  • West Islip Varsity Kickline, Dancer and Captain: Selected, by audition, for the Varsity Kickline team. Learned dances incorporating jazz, hip-hop, pom, and kickline styles. Performed at football and basketball games, Columbus Day and Memorial Day parades, and various Christmas events. Auditioned and was voted as captain by my teammates and coaches. As Captain, choreographed and taught all routines to Kickline members. (2021-2024)
  • UMass Dance Company: Was selected, through an audition, to be a member of the student run dance company at UMass. Took weekly class both learning and teaching routines for our performances. Performed at a showcase in the winter with my self choreographed piece and four other routines I was involved in. (fall 2024-current)

Timeline

Cashier and Server

House of Juice
06.2024 - 09.2024

Salesperson

Babylon Dance Shop
06.2023 - 09.2023

Dog Sitting

Independent
01.2022 - 08.2024

High School Diploma -

West Islip High School

IB Diploma -

West Islip High School

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