Tara Teter
Summary
Resident Assistant with experience in leadership and administrative duties. Proficient in problem-solving, event planning and mediation. Positive attitude, excellent behavior and perfect role model for campus residents.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
08.2023 - Current
- Ensured the safety and wellbeing of residential students while upholding the standards and expectations of the university.
- Planned, scheduled, budgeted, and hosted multiple campus events per semester such as movie nights, game nights, and other social activities
- Assisted students with problem resolution through mediation and conflict management techniques.
Barista
Muscovy Coffee Roasters
Salado, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
Assistant Editor
The Brogue Fine Arts Literary Journal
Jackson, MS
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in coordinating events to promote student body interest in the writing program.
- Collaborated with student submissions of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction to aid artistic growth as well as provide publishing opportunities.
- Participated in brainstorming, developing, and executing innovative marketing campaigns on various social networks.
Communications Intern
One Challenge
Remote
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Created original content for website, newsletters, social media posts, and other marketing materials.
- Organized and processed reports from mission workers across the globe.
- Efficiently expanding my repertoire to include mastery of platforms such as MailChimp and Canva.
Mailroom Assistant
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Practiced exemplary costumer service by managing an organized system for mail delivery that allowed for minimum wait time and maximum costumer satisfaction.
- Prioritized a tidy and consistent system for mail processing that increased efficiency and exceeded quality expectations.
- Processed large volumes of packages, letters, and other materials for delivery.
Editing Intern
Global Resume Services
Remote
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Edited professional resumes remotely aiding in concise arrangement, grammatical accuracy, and aesthetic presentation.
- Produced high quality work within short deadlines, supporting other team members with overflow assignments.
- Raised the overall productivity of my team by reliably and consistently completing more than asked or required of my position.
Chick-fil-a Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Pflugerville, TX
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided polite and prompt service in different positions including direct costumer interactions in the drive-through and dine-in experience.
- Valued reliability by taking the initiative in ensuring that each station was properly stocked to have maximum quality output.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area by wiping down surfaces, sweeping floors.
Librarian Assistant
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensured a proper arrangement of library materials through consistent rounds of shelf reading and prompt reshelving of returned books.
- Monitored the circulation desk by checking out books to patrons and collecting fines from overdue items.
- Provided a polite and informed experience for library patrons to aid in academic research both through an extensive online database and personal assistance in library navigation.
Barista
HTeaO
Georgetown, TX
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Exceeded managerial expectations by taking the initiative both in costumer interactions and among coworkers to ensure prompt and quality service.
- Balanced a variety of jobs including mastery preparing from start to finish all menu items.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
Office Manager
Metamorphosis Dance Academy
Round Rock, TX
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Mastered exemplary telecommunications skills by working with a variety of costumers on their financial needs and scheduling dilemmas.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
Substitute Dance Teacher
Metamorphosis Dance Academy
Round Rock, TX
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Instructed students in proper dance technique and terminology, emphasizing safety, coordination, strength, flexibility and rhythm.
- Developed lesson plans to teach dance movements and techniques.
- Encouraged students to express themselves through movement while teaching them the fundamentals of dancing.
Preschool Dance Instructor
Arts Avenue Theater and Dance
Georgetown, TX
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided a safe and fostering environment catered towards age-appropriate dance learning that prioritized each student's experience
- Provided individual attention when needed to help students with specific skill development issues.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Education
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS04.2024
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Effective Planning
- Time Management
- Content Development
- Good Eye for Detail
- Strong Command of the English Language
- Adobe Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- Canva
- Mas OS
- Windows OS
Accomplishments
- 2023 Elizabeth Spencer Writing Award for Creative Non-Fiction 1st Place
- 2023 Published in Mississippi Poetry Journal Contest Edition
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Belhaven University
08.2023 - Current
Barista
Muscovy Coffee Roasters
06.2023 - Current
Communications Intern
One Challenge
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Editor
The Brogue Fine Arts Literary Journal
08.2022 - Current
Mailroom Assistant
Belhaven University
08.2022 - 04.2023
Editing Intern
Global Resume Services
08.2022 - 12.2022
Chick-fil-a Team Member
Chick-fil-A
05.2022 - 07.2022
Librarian Assistant
Belhaven University
08.2021 - 04.2022
Barista
HTeaO
02.2021 - 05.2021
Office Manager
Metamorphosis Dance Academy
08.2019 - 05.2021
Substitute Dance Teacher
Metamorphosis Dance Academy
08.2019 - 05.2021
Preschool Dance Instructor
Arts Avenue Theater and Dance
08.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Belhaven University
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