Victoria Duke
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Community-focused leader with a strong foundation in event management and educational support. Skilled in fostering collaboration and enhancing participant engagement through detailed planning and execution. Effective communicator adept at addressing diverse needs in dynamic environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Staff Member
Aaramark
Scranton, Pennsylvania
10.2025 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service throughout each event by responding quickly to guest requests or inquiries in a polite manner.
- Served beverages, appetizers, entrees, salads, and desserts to guests during the event.
- Assisted catering manager with setting up the event space and ensuring all necessary items were present.
- Managed inventory of catering supplies and equipment efficiently.
Chef Assistant
Sylvia Center
The Bronx, New York
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted Chef Educator in teaching classes by implementing The Sylvia Center’s curriculum, enhancing cooking skills and nutrition knowledge among participants.
- Instructed youth from preschool to high school in interactive cooking and nutrition classes, promoting healthy eating habits and culinary creativity.
- Educated youth on nutrition and developed culinary skills through hands-on cooking experiences, fostering lifelong healthy habits.
Thrive Scholar
Thrive Scholars
Manhattan, New York
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Summer internship,Junior-Senior year, highly competitive college access, career success program
- Participated in weekly professional development workshops, fostering career readiness.
- Completed intensive summer course in college-level writing and math, enhancing academic skills.
- Executed research project to explore and analyze specific subject matter, contributing to knowledge base.
Volunteer
Botanical Gardens
The Bronx, New York
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Coordinated planning and execution of special events and programs to enhance community engagement.
- Organized and facilitated smooth-running events to create engaging experiences for participants.
- Ensured cleanliness and functionality of facilities to meet program requirements.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Charity club president, founder
Lamp Ministry
The Bronx, New York
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Oversaw all aspects of event planning from concept development to execution, while remaining within budget constraints.
- Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that raised awareness of the club's activities in both online and offline platforms.
- Established relationships with club members and maintained positive club standing
- Formulated and enforced club rules, regulations and policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monsignor Scanlan
The Bronx, NY06-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Management
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA08-2026
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Organized and Efficient
- Community engagement
- Attention to Detail
- Volunteer work
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Computer Skills
- Community Outreach
- Marketing campaigns
- Cooking
- Analytical skills
- Leadership experience
- Excel proficiency
Art
I enjoy knitting,crocheting,painting,and drawing
Timeline
Catering Staff Member
Aaramark
10.2025 - Current
Chef Assistant
Sylvia Center
10.2024 - Current
Thrive Scholar
Thrive Scholars
01.2024 - 08.2025
Volunteer
Botanical Gardens
06.2022 - 05.2025
Charity club president, founder
Lamp Ministry
09.2021 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Monsignor Scanlan
Some College (No Degree) - Management
University of Scranton