Sundance Duchow
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic / Sexual Violence Advocate
FRIENDS, Inc.
10.2025 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services, offering immediate support and guidance to individuals experiencing domestic violence situations.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and social services to ensure comprehensive support for victims.
- Developed personalized service plans to address individual client needs and goals effectively.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through comprehensive case management services, including referrals to housing and employment opportunities.
- Implemented trauma-informed practices across all aspects of service delivery, promoting healing and resilience among survivors of domestic violence.
Barista
Idyll Coffee Roasters
01.2026 - Current
- Prepared high-quality beverages utilizing espresso machines and manual brewing techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure efficient service flow.
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing guest experiences through personalized interactions.
- Mentored junior baristas, fostering a team-oriented atmosphere and improving overall performance.
- Demonstrated expertise in various brewing techniques, ensuring consistent quality across all drinks served.
Assistant Language Teacher
A to Z
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided instruction in reading, writing and listening skills for English.
- Reinforced positive classroom behavior to maintain enjoyable classroom experience.
- Team-taught lessons with English Teacher to provide varying teaching styles.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance language acquisition for diverse student groups.
- Organized cultural exchange events, fostering a deeper understanding of language and community engagement among students.
Barista
Stone Creek Coffee
08.2020 - 02.2025
- Thriving in an environment that encourages and cultivates a Never Stop Learning ideology
- Communicating in both a smaller cafe team, as well as a team that expands across cafes
- Knowledge of various things coffee; brew methods, latte art, milk, and espresso quality
- Efficient through busy periods
- Worked directly with trainees during their training period
- Promoted yearly Gift Card sales essential in working to ensure fair wages for all that work with our company, specifically Origin Farmers
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in ordering supplies to maintain operational efficiency.
Afterschool Programmer
La Causa Charter School
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Organized extracurricular activities that encouraged teamwork and personal growth.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Organized and supervised games and recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment and school experience
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate technology into curriculum, improving instructional methods.
Resident Care Worker
Courage House MKE
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed individualized strategies for behavior management when necessary, helping create a more harmonious living environment for all residents.
- Connected youth to community resources
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to residents' needs.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders, ensuring safe and effective usage
- Facilitated daily activities to promote social engagement and physical health.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
Front Desk Student Supervisor- Student Success Center
UW-Milwaukee
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Continuation of duties categorized under Front Desk Staff
- Create schedules for various parts of the office
- Signing students up and informing them of the various services offered by our office, such as course tutoring, skills tutoring, success coaching, etc.
- Reliable and accessible touchpoint between the student front desk staff and professional staff within the office
- Attending resource fairs for incoming students to speak about what the Student Success Center offers
- Creating training documents and conducting training programs
Research Assistant
UW-Milwaukee
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Shared research findings through presentations and conferences.
- Prepared transcriptions, baseline coding, and fact sheets summarizing research results.
- Kept and maintained organized records and materials.
- Supported principal investigators during research into Gun Violence in Milwaukee.
- Supported project leads in preparing regulatory documentation and presentations that highlight findings.
- Created training documents for future onboarding.
Front Desk Staff
UW-Milwaukee
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Welcomed students to the front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting the check-in process.
- Managed all front desk operations for a busy student office.
- Signed for packages and distributed to inter-office personnel.
- Successfully helped students navigate campus and answered questions about services provided by the Student Success Center.
- Conducted filing, copying, and other office needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05-2022
Skills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Friendly and outgoing
- Team player
- Adaptive and creative
Timeline
Barista
Idyll Coffee Roasters
01.2026 - Current
Domestic / Sexual Violence Advocate
FRIENDS, Inc.
10.2025 - Current
Assistant Language Teacher
A to Z
03.2025 - 08.2025
Afterschool Programmer
La Causa Charter School
09.2024 - 02.2025
Resident Care Worker
Courage House MKE
02.2024 - 07.2024
Front Desk Student Supervisor- Student Success Center
UW-Milwaukee
05.2021 - 07.2022
Barista
Stone Creek Coffee
08.2020 - 02.2025
Research Assistant
UW-Milwaukee
01.2019 - 08.2021
Front Desk Staff
UW-Milwaukee
01.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee