ABOUT ME

I am an incredibly patient, soulful, kindred-spirited individual who throws my heart into everything I do.

WRITING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Published Author Cornell College 2019

In Cornell College’s Open Field Vol. 52, my short story “The Cuckoo Continuum” was praised for its ground-sweeping metaphors, originality, and wit.

Published Editor Cornell College 2019

At Open Field edition 52, I translated, edited, and revised “A Man’s Life” by Gregorio Chung. Gregorio tells his family story of what it means to be Korean. “A Man’s Life” won the Clyde C. Tull Prose Prize.

Published Writer/Editor Seattle Art Fair 2019

I wrote and edited sixteen articles for Ryan James Fine Arts (one for each artist), which were handed out at the Seattle Art Fair of 2019. Each article was the product of a group of interviews I conducted to further understand each artist, their work, and the meaning of life.

EXPERIENCE

Cook January-Current Whole Foods

At Whole Foods, I run Fresh Pack as well as the salad bar. I am in charge of preparing and packaging food that goes out on the sales floor, helping customers find what they need, and helping out as much as I can in the deli.

Sales Associate June 2020-August Athleta

As a part-time sales associate at Athleta, I meter at the front, keep all items stocked, and help customers find what they need. For a month, I helped the team build the store from scratch, whether it was installing shelves or making aesthetic choices with décor. A big part of my job is helping women feel comfortable in their bodies and in our product.

Chef August-October 2020 Northwest University

At Northwest University, I ran my own habanero station. I prepped and cooked all day to prepare my station for lunch. Part of my job was to meet with the student board and hear their requests, while adhering to the needs of the head Chef.

Sales Associate June 2020-August Athleta

As a part-time sales associate at Athleta, I meter at the front, keep all items stocked, and help customers find what they need. For a month, I helped the team build the store from scratch, whether it was installing shelves or making aesthetic choices with décor. A big part of my job is helping women feel comfortable in their bodies and in our product.

Prep Cook January-June 2020 Chipotle

As a full-time crew member, cashier, and prep cook at Chipotle Sammamish, I provided customers with outstanding service while I prepared their food with the utmost heart and attention to detail. I prepped for the cook, and also prepared guacamole, salsa, and sauces. This job taught me how to juggle many duties at once while deliberately sticking to the restaurant’s core values.

Dog Walker August-January 2020 Rover

Through Rover, I was a part-time dog walker, boarder, and sitter. I had dogs over to my home for doggy day care, and at times gave them a home for the night. I also facilitated drop-in visits, which consisted of going to the owner’s house and checking on the wellbeing of their animal(s).

Arts Coordinator Intern May-August 2019 RJ Fine Arts

At Ryan James Fine Arts, I managed the gallery’s sixteen artists. This included writing and editing their bios, articles, and websites, as well as helping them setup and take down their shows. I also helped them prepare for the Seattle Art Festival, which included writing articles for all sixteen of them. I helped open RJFA’s Belltown location and assisted with sales on opening night.

Summer Bike Instructor May-July 2019 Pedalheads

As a full-time instructor and before/after care attendant, at I managed five to nine toddlers at a time during day camp. I set up bike courses for the kids, instructed each child on the skills they can work on, and kept watch over the camp (100+ kids). At the end of each week I assessed the skills of my campers, which consisted of filling out a report card and speaking to the parents about their child.

Organizing Leadership Fellow April-August 2017 HUB

As a healthcare fellow at the HUB Project, I attended training in D.C. to become a political organizer with a specialty in patient advocacy. I attended grassroots events with focuses on healthcare, pitched plans of political action to the HUB, and planned my own political events. Most importantly, I shared my own personal struggles with healthcare to spark political action.

EDUCATION

Cornell College 2018-2020

I studied Creative Writing and Fine Art at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. I had a 4.0 GPA honors and presented at the Senior Student Symposium (being the first freshman to do so). My fifteen-minute presentation was on Virginia Woolf’s ‘Looking-Glass,’ sparking a conversation on the male gaze.

Bellevue College 2015-2017

As a part-time running-start student at Bellevue College, I acquired a love of English literature and Mathematics.

Eastlake High School 2017 Grad

At Eastlake High, I acquired a 4.0 GPA and English Honors.

OBJECTIVE

To affect others with my positivity, zest for life, and creative drive.

Mhanson21

@cornellcollege.edu

425-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/mason-hanson22

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VOLUNTEER/

LEADERSHIP

In high school, I organized and led my own Relay for Life as well as Light the Night groups three years in a row.

I participated in Three Feet of Sunshine in 2015, a program that makes books readily available for children with life-threatening illness.

In 2019, I participated in the Fall quarter of Little Bit’s program, an equestrian farm for those with learning as well as physical disabilities. It was amazing to see previously limiting ailments become much less apparent throughout the program. It was similarly incredible to watch as trust with a horse over time translated to the ability to trust others.

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