Malaya Gage
College Park
Summary
Incoming college freshman with experience in customer service, food preparation and handling, cashier work, community volunteering, and club leadership. Enjoy providing exceptional customer service and establishing relationships as a mentor and colleague. Proven ability to maintain high sanitation standards while multitasking in fast-paced environments. Recognized for fostering positive relationships with team members and maintaining a positive attitude in the workplace. Ensure food quality that consistently meets customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Tutor (unpaid)
Latino Student Fund (Montgomery County Location)
Silver Spring, MD
12.2024 - 05.2026
- Weekly volunteer on Saturday mornings.
- Tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in math and English.
- Developed close relationships with fellow tutors and students as a mentor.
- Helped maintain a clean learning space.
- Facilitated personalized tutoring sessions to enhance academic understanding and confidence in subjects.
- Utilized engaging instructional techniques to promote student participation and retention of concepts.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Maintained positive communication with site program coordinator.
Paid Volunteer
National Education Association, NEA
Philadelphia, PA
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Facilitated navigation for disabled and elderly attendees at NEA 2024 conference on racial and social justice.
- Instructed participants on room locations for workshops and speeches, enhancing event organization and flow.
- Assisted in organizing educational workshops and events to promote community engagement.
- Facilitated communication between volunteers and staff, enhancing coordination efforts.
Seasonal Cook and Cashier
Cheverly Swim And Racquet Club
Cheverly, MD
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils.
- Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately in high-pressure environments.
- Cooked food according to recipes set by establishment.
- Took orders and assisted customers when food was unsatisfactory.
- Prepared large quantities of food items according to recipes or specific customer orders.
- Monitored food items, maintaining minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality.
- Assisted with food prep tasks, maximizing downtime during off-peak periods.
- Modeled flexible work style, shifting tasks as priorities and circumstances changed based on departmental needs.
- Operated cash register and accurately processed payments, returns, and exchanges.
- Maintained cleanliness of the checkout area by cleaning counters, shelves and windows.
- Performed opening and closing procedures, such as restocking and cleaning.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with co-workers.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Seasonal Cook and Cashier
Cheverly Swim and Racquet Club
Cheverly, MD
05.2023 - 08.2023
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2030
High School Diploma -
Academy of The Holy Cross
Kensington, Maryland06-2026
Skills
- Cooking
- Customer service
- Cleaning and organization
- Time management
- Food handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Sanitation
- Organized and efficient
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Community service
- Problem-solving
- Budgeting
Certification
Food Handlers Essentials Certificate from State Food Safety
Timeline
Volunteer Tutor (unpaid)
Latino Student Fund (Montgomery County Location)
12.2024 - 05.2026
Paid Volunteer
National Education Association, NEA
07.2024 - 07.2024
Seasonal Cook and Cashier
Cheverly Swim And Racquet Club
05.2024 - 08.2024
Seasonal Cook and Cashier
Cheverly Swim and Racquet Club
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of California, San Diego
High School Diploma -
Academy of The Holy Cross