Sophia Rowan
West Orange,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated individual with the intent to study political science and/or international relations in order to address complex global and domestic issues in today's constantly evolving world. Interested in giving back to the community and participating in organizations that foster diversity, equity, and inclusivity as well as provide a deeper understanding of human society while in post-secondary education. Currently engaged in various extracurricular activities for recreational purposes, such as music and sports.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Hostess
The Highlawn
08.2022 - Current
- Trained new hostesses on customer service practices and restaurant policies to maintain high restaurant standards.
- Effectively accommodated over 200 guests during each shift through seating organization methods
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Server
Crestmont Country Club
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Orange High School
West Orange, NJ06.2024
Skills
- Mountaineer Mentor (2022-Present): Achieved 30 community service hours by assisting with West Orange Food Pantry, aiding underclassmen through their high school experience, and participating in the annual Walk for Nikhil
- Contributed to organizing annual FBLA community service project, in which the West Orange Future Business Leaders of America chapter was awarded for the most books collected across New Jersey (5,000 books from local elementary and middle schools)
- Assisted in organizing annual St Jude Children's Hospital toy drive during the holiday season for a total of 5 years
- Will be tutoring students in lower levels of mathematics throughout the upcoming school year as a member of Mu Alpha Theta, achieving 20 community service hours
- Will be organizing a community service project as president of Rho Kappa Honor's Society during the upcoming school year in which members will be given an opportunity to participate
Extracurricular Activities / Clubs
- Founder of Habitat for Humanity Initiative in West Orange High School
- Future Business Leaders of America: 3-Year Vice President, National Leadership Conference Qualifier for International Business Competition and State Leadership Conference National Anthem Singer
- Chamber Orchestra (2015-Present) / Leading Violin I player / Self-taught pianist
- Varsity Girls Lacrosse (2021-Present)
- Junior Statesmen of America (2021-Present): Secretary and National Winter Congress Clerk
Leadership
- Founder of Habitat for Humanity Initiative (2022-2023)
- Rho Kappa Honor's Society President (2023-2024)
- Elected to Senior Class President for West Orange High School (2023-2024)
- Elected to Future Business Leaders of America Vice President (2021-Present)
- Elected to Junior Class Vice President for West Orange High School (2022-2023)
- Elected to Secretary for Junior Statesmen of America (2022-2023)
Accomplishments
- Awarded placement in top ten finalists in the International Business Competition during the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference in 2021-2022
- Awarded 2nd place in the International Business Competition during the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference in 2022-2023, advanced to National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA
- Achieved over 150,000 views on Good Morning America's social media platforms for a self-made song bringing awareness to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Performed as Violin I in Carnegie Hall, NYC in April 2023
- Awarded 2nd Place in the Future Business Leaders of America statewide talent show for demonstrating advanced violin skills
- Selected out of a competitive audition group to sing the National Anthem at the 2021-2022 FBLA State Leadership Conference to 2000+ students and currently sings at various high school sports games
Hobbies
- Very musically inclined; enjoys singing/songwriting and playing instruments during free time, including piano and violin (leading Violin I in West Orange High School Chamber Orchestra)
- Enjoys reading in free time
- Varsity-level lacrosse player and recreational volleyball player
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Lead Hostess
The Highlawn
08.2022 - Current
Server
Crestmont Country Club
05.2021 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
West Orange High School
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