Alissa Parker
Bellingham, WA | (425) 652-9182 | parker40@wwu.edu
Objectives
- Graduate from WWU with a Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Leadership Studies in order to achieve my goal of pursuing a career in a health-related science
Education
- Western Washington University | September 2014 – Present
- Cumulative GPA: 3.24
- Expected graduation: Summer 2018
- Issaquah High School | September 2010 – June 2014
- Cumulative GPA: 3.65
- Graduated with Community Service Award
Professional Experience
- The Woods Coffee | Barista/Shift Supervisor | August 2016 – Present
- Maintained outstanding time management skills, effectively worked in a fast paced, high stress, team focused environment. Upheld successful communication with customers and team members, while sustaining good energy levels and stamina during busy shifts.
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt | Shift Leader | September 2016 – April 2017
- Provided excellent customer service through successful communication and excellent attention to detail. Worked efficiently in a team. Proactive in maintaining cleanliness of store.
- disAbility Resource Center | Note-taker | September 2015 – Present
- Created detailed transcripts of lectures for students with disabilities.
- WWU University Residences | Desk Attendant | September 2015 – June 2016
- Provided friendly, accurate, and attentive guest services when communicating with guests.
- Michael’s Arts and Crafts | Sales Associate | November 2013 – September 2015
- Took on a leadership role of successfully coordinating and teaching art classes as well as training new associates. Assisted customers and maintained organization and cleanliness of store front.
Volunteer Experience
- Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood | July 2016 – April 2017
- Health Center Advocacy Program Volunteer
- Interacting with health center patients, used effective communication skills to gain supporters and renewing or updating voter registration for patients
- Advocacy Volunteer
- Participating in tabling at various events around Bellingham, canvassing by foot and phone, and helping out in any general Planned Parenthood outreach events
- CORE Leadership Group
- Work in a team of leaders to plan volunteer events, talk about goals, issues, and brainstorm methods to improve
- Health Center Advocacy Program Volunteer
- Go Inc. and Amor Ministries | June 2012-June 2016
- Mexico Mission Trip
- Leading small groups through successful interpersonal communication methods to effectively build a home, learned to speak conversational Spanish, and exhibited exceptional ability to boost team morale
- Mexico Mission Trip
Achievements
- WWU Leadership Studies 450 Teaching Assistant | January 2017 – April 2017
- Lead group of 15 Leadership 450 students in their facilitating of their individual Leadership 101 groups and in diving deeper into their own leadership strengths and weaknesses
- WWU Leadership Studies Curriculum Committee Member | January 2016 – Present
- Attend committee meetings and give input on courses and opportunities from a Leadership Studies student’s perspective
- WWU Leadership Studies 101 Teaching Assistant | January 2016 – April 2016
- Led group of 20 Leadership 101 students through learning more about their personal leadership styles through completion of a quarter-long community service project
- WWU Leadership Advantage Scholarship Recipient | September 2014 – June 2015
- Received $1,000 scholarship for the 2014-2015 school year for exceptional leadership activities in high school