Currently Seeking Employment (Full-Time)

Rachel Goldberg

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Education

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Arts: English Major, Political Science Minor Graduated May 2024, GPA: 3.86

Work Experience

UConn Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), Storrs, CT September 2023- April 2024 Writing Intern

● Wrote detailed, highly-specific job narratives as post-hire paperwork, with demographic hiring data and listed qualifications of applicants in neutral, objective, and concise language

● Proofread OIE documents and job narratives from other departments, utilizing Microsoft Office Suite to record edits

● Handled and protected confidential, digitally-stored hiring information

● Learned how to use relevant hiring software platforms such as PageUp

● Proofread past job narratives written by the OIE and other departments, checking for grammatical errors, and rewriting sections if necessary

● Mentored other interns at the office

● Researched improvements for UConn’s OIE website

● Adapted to take on various other tasks as assigned

● Wrote journal entries after each shift about my day-to-day tasks. Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CT June 2023- July 2023 Student Life Intern

● Worked in the Choate Summer Programs Office answering questions, emails, and phone calls from parents of current and future Choate summer school students

● Independently organized a variety of after-school activities for students

● Welcomed summer school students to Choate during Orientation and upon first arrival to the school and their dormitories

● Performed scheduled RA duties, which include accounting for students during designated study hours and at time of curfew

● Accompanied international and out-of-state students who are minors to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the summer session

● Met with 7-10 student mentees on a weekly basis to ensure a seamless transition into a new educational and boarding school environment, and to promote emotional well-being by forming healthy connections

● Chaperoned students on day trips to promote safe and enjoyable experiences

● Attended professional development meetings with and hosted by deans and other members of faculty

● Met with assigned faculty mentors regularly

● Monitored study hall periods on routine days

French Tutor, Storrs, CT November 2022- April 2023 Independent Work

● Taught French grammar rules, vocabulary, and pronunciation

● Worked constructively, teaching through in-person and online modalities

● Planned lessons adapted to the student’s classroom material, homework assignments, and examinations

● Emailed write- ups after each session with feedback for summary, improvement, and studying strategies

USG Funding Staff, Storrs, CT May 2022- May 2023

USG Funding Staff Member

● Supported the daily operations of reviewing funding applications, consulting with supervisors, and requesting edits according to Tier II protocol

● Wrote Item Receipts post-purchase

● Worked on steps to simplify the funding request process

● Contacted club leadership regularly to keep them informed about their funding request forms

● Retrieved and logged mailed items that were ordered to the USG Funding Office

● Voted on approval of submitted requests for funding Whole Foods, Glastonbury, CT March 2021- August 2022 In-Store Prime Shopper

● Utilized Amazon Prime software to read a shopping list of grocery items, and correctly collected, bagged, and staged products on shelves in the Prime section of the store according to temperature

● Moved quickly to meet an item count of finding >1 item per minute, exceeding the baseline of 46 items found per hour

● Worked with the grocery team to locate replacements to substitute for missing items

● Assisted customers on the sales floor with questions and locating items

● Efficiently delivered drop-offs to cars and in-store pickups directly to customers, in accordance with store guidelines and etiquette, especially surrounding COVID-19 TJ Maxx, East Hartford, CT August 2018- August 2021 Cashier and Store Associate

● Operated a cash register efficiently to ensure accuracy in each transaction

● Answered customer service questions in a friendly and effective manner to provide a high-quality shopping experience

● Proficient in markdowns, price checks, and the upkeep of multiple departments

● Knowledgeable in each department and able to assist customers around the store Volunteer

Garrigus Hall Council, Storrs, CT October 2022- May 2023; January 2024- May 2024 Treasurer; President

● Coordinated and hosted events in the building, open to all residents and guests

● Promoted hall events to students by posting events flyers and sending out reminders

● Checked for correct balances before returning unused funds back to the proper office

● Ordered the proper supplies (food, giveaway items, etc.) for each residential event

● Maintained strong, communicative relations with the Residence Hall Association and the Residence Hall Director

● Ensured that each event is fun, safe, and up to University standard protocol Mansfield Downtown Partnership, Mansfield, CT June 2022- June 2024 UConn Student Representative

● Worked to connect college students and members of the community/ families with the local businesses of Downtown Mansfield

● Helped to strengthen community involvement by hosting and volunteering at fun activities and events in Betsy Patterson Square and the overall Downtown area

● Helped to form agreements between Property Owners and Business Owners/ Tenants and fill out buildings and storefronts

● Increased patron activity and new developments, signage, and attractions in Downtown Mansfield

Cross Cultural Connections, Storrs, CT September 2022- May 2023 Club Member

● Met with a paired international student on a regular (often weekly) basis to connect and learn about each other’s experiences

● Attended monthly staff-hosted social events with conversation partners

● Helped them familiarize themselves with life on campus and American culture

● Introduced international partners to resources and opportunities available in the UConn community

ACE (After School Creative Experiences), Glastonbury, CT September 2019- March 2020 Club Member

● Visited the Welles Village Community Center every week to spend time with kids (K- 6th grade) and act as mentors

● Helped children with homework, went on after-school field trips as chaperones, played sports and games, and made snacks and crafts with them YSAG (Youth Service Action Group), Glastonbury, CT September 2019- March 2020 Club Member

● Planned and attended town events and provided support to staff, assisted community and charity groups, and helped to run annual town events for all ages

● Worked with town leaders to make events both exciting and purposeful Social Club, Glastonbury, CT September 2019- March 2020 Club Member

● Worked with students in middle and high school who would thrive with greater social connection and involvement outside of school

● Participated in group activities such as board games, afternoon trips, walks outside, and more

Key Club, Glastonbury, CT September 2017- March 2020 Club Member

● Assisted in organizing for and volunteering in local events, such as book sales, youth educational programs, fall fairs, town races, environmental conventions and more to provide much-needed help in the community

● Worked agreeably with other club and community members to accomplish group goals in successful event management

Skills

Computer: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Voice Language: Intermediate French

Interpersonal and Work- Related: Customer Service Experience, Communication Skills, Display Arrangement, Highly Organized, Problem Solving, Resourceful Personality: Positive Attitude, Detail- Oriented, Willingness to Learn, Perseverance Awards: New England Scholar 2022 & 2023, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Member

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