AMRITA SHERCHAN
Somerville, MA 02145
Cell: 617-***-****
Email: ******.*********@*****.***
EDUCATION:
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2013 - May 2017
John and Abigail Adam Recipient
Bachelor of Social Science in Public Health
Collateral Field: Psychology
Somerville High School 2009 - June 2013
College Preparatory Curriculum, Class of 2013
Course load includes Honor and Advanced Placement classes
SKILLS:
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Some knowledge of Microsoft Access.
Language: Fluent in Nepali and Hindi,
Knowledge of Spanish (3 years)
Personal: Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Server – Gyu-Kaku Restaurant June 2015 – Present
Cambridge, MA
Took orders for customers, delivered food to tables, buss tables
Memorized ingredients in all food and drink items on the menu
Multitasked while working in a team environment
Have experience hosting by taking phone calls for reservations and assigning tables for the customers
Student Aide – Microbiology Department in UMass Amherst January 2014 – May 2014
Amherst, MA
Created media where bacteria can later grow and help make biochemical compound using instructions
Helped research assistants in any shape or form
Made sure all the lab equipments are clean and sanitized
Impact Member and Model – Hollister October 2013 – January 2014
Boston, MA
Assisted customers with transactions and any basic needs
Organized the inventory and informed any loss or damage in goods
Provided excellent customer service by being interpersonal and welcoming
EXTRACURRICULAR CTIVITIES:
Multicultural Greek Counsel, Community Service Chair, Secretary– Kappa Phi Lambda April 2014 – May 2017
Recruited new members every semester that represented the goals and values of the sorority
Gave back to the community through volunteering
Raised awareness of women’s right, poverty and childcare by organizing fundraisers
Helped keep all the members updated of the weekly news and events
Booked space and organized locations for planned events
Acted as liaison between the sorority and other student body groups
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Amherst Soup Kitchen April 2013 – May 2017
Cooked and served food for people in need
Handmade bags and organized clothes drive for homeless people
Run4Fun Program January 2014- May 2014
Educated 3rd and 4th graders about the importance of being physically fit and healthy
Taught the students about running sports such as cross country, relay race, and soccer