Tyler Papke
East Lansing,Michigan
Summary
20-year-old college student at Michigan State University studying psychology, looking for employment opportunities to gain both experience and develop new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service and Back-of-House Restaurant Staff
The Forager
07.2020 - Current
- Worked at family restaurant in various demanding and fast-paced positions. These included: Bussing, Dishwashing, and food prep, especially during peak, busiest times for the restaurant.
Food Service Assistant
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted in food preparation, ensuring high standards of safety and quality.
- Managed inventory levels, conducting regular stock assessments to reduce waste.
- Supported team members during peak hours, enhancing service efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Organized dining area setups for various events, maintaining cleanliness and presentation standards.
Lifeguard
MVP Athletic Club/Heather Downs Pool
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Passed rigorous training and Red Cross certification and served as a summer lifeguard at large pool and athletic complex.
- Summers only
Associate
Ada Fresh Market
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked in various positions, many of which included heavy lifting and other labor-intensive work. Interacted with customers constantly and developed comfort handling many different customer service needs.
Education
Psychology
Michigan State University
05-2028
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Forest Hills Eastern High School
01-2024
Skills
- Working hard: Being a member of the rowing team has taught me the importance of hard work and teamwork and I will give 100% to achieve whichever task may be set before me
- Organization and Confidence under Pressure: Balancing sports with academics, and excelling at both, has helped me develop discipline, dedication and time management
- Social Skills: I have always been good with words and communicating with people I can also be counted on to be friendly, courteous and professional
- CPR and Lifeguard Certified
- Python
Interests
Lifting, Spending time outdoors, Football, Lacrosse, Running, Creative hand-on projects
Timeline
Food Service Assistant
Michigan State University
11.2025 - 05.2026
Lifeguard
MVP Athletic Club/Heather Downs Pool
05.2023 - 08.2025
Associate
Ada Fresh Market
06.2022 - 04.2023
Customer Service and Back-of-House Restaurant Staff
The Forager
07.2020 - Current
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Forest Hills Eastern High School
Psychology
Michigan State University