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Summer Parnell

St. Petersburg,FL

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Server

Oak And Stone
10.2022 - Current
    • Opened new restaurant location in Venice, FL. Trained 50+ new service staff by creating and implementing training material, resulting in the success of both restaurant and staff upon opening.
    • Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
    • Promoted a positive workplace culture through teamwork, open communication, and mutual support among coworkers.
    • Managed high volume dining periods with effective time management and strong multitasking abilities.

5th Grade Reading Teacher; Teach For America Corps

Collegiate Hall Charter School
07.2020 - 07.2022
    • Recipient of 2020-2021 Teacher of The Year Award
    • Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
    • Enhanced e-learning experience by designing interactive and engaging instructional materials.
    • Conducted comprehensive needs analysis to identify areas for instructional improvement and targeted training solutions.
    • Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
    • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
    • Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.

Curatorial Intern

Fred Jones Jr. Museum Of Art
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Engaged in hands-on training with gallery's curatorial team to advance curatorial skills in real-world setting.
  • Conducted research on the American/Native American art collection while updating the museum's database with new or updated information pertaining to the artists and/or artworks.
  • Conducted research on 20 artists from the American/Native American art collection while producing exhaustive curatorial notes to support potential exhibits.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Waitress

Scratch Kitchen And Cocktails
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Trained new employees with focus on exceptional guest service.
  • Provided special event catering services aimed at business promotion.
  • Guaranteed enjoyable guest experience under high pressure circumstances.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and excellent guest service, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.

Private English Tutor

Self-employed
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Designed and taught weekly English lesson plans resulting in dramatic improvement in English proficiency for young Italian students.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Crafted effective reading and writing tutoring plans to address weaknesses and motivate students to build confidence and feel successful.

Intern

Casa Museo Di Ivan Bruschi
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided Italian to English translation services for museum's website.
  • Designed visitor information material in Italian and English for museum's collection.
  • Planned community events to raise museum attendance.

President

Art Museum Ambassadors, Fred Jones Jr. Museum Of Art
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Elected by peers to lead the Art Museum Ambassadors club comprised of over 50 students at the University of Oklahoma
  • Planned, organized and executed events for club members and the student body aimed at bringing awareness to the museum and its extensive collections.
  • Planned and led monthly meetings for club members aimed at creating new community outreach initiatives.

Design and Publicity Executive Board Member

Green Week, University of Oklahoma
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Collaborated as an executive board of five to design all promotional material for Green Week 2017
  • Planned and supervised multiple events through the year promoting environmental sustainability
  • Oversaw Green Week events that attracted over 300 participants.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art History, Italian

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05.2020

Skills

  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
  • Apple, Microsoft, and Google Suites
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Dependable, Flexible, and Adaptable
  • Collaborative
  • Attention to Detail
  • Design understanding
  • Empathy
  • Team Leadership
  • Results-Oriented

Languages

Italian
Professional Working

Timeline

Lead Server

Oak And Stone
10.2022 - Current

5th Grade Reading Teacher; Teach For America Corps

Collegiate Hall Charter School
07.2020 - 07.2022

Curatorial Intern

Fred Jones Jr. Museum Of Art
01.2020 - 05.2020

Waitress

Scratch Kitchen And Cocktails
08.2019 - 05.2020

Private English Tutor

Self-employed
08.2018 - 12.2018

Intern

Casa Museo Di Ivan Bruschi
08.2018 - 12.2018

President

Art Museum Ambassadors, Fred Jones Jr. Museum Of Art
01.2018 - 05.2018

Design and Publicity Executive Board Member

Green Week, University of Oklahoma
08.2016 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Art History, Italian

University of Oklahoma
Summer Parnell