Resume

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
  • 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

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