Mia Katherine Shallcross
A) Objective
1. Looking to further my work experience in an area which I enjoy that will also allow me to support myself through the rest of my studies.
B) Education
University of Connecticut,
Storrs, CT
Honors Program, Political Science and English Double Major, History Minor, Spring 2020
GPA: 3.5
Honors and Awards: Dean�s List (Fall Semester 2016), Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society (2016), Recipient of Avery Point Scholarship (Fall Semester 2017), Dean�s List (Spring 2018), Inductee of Honors Program (Fall 2018), National Society of Collegiate Scholars (Fall 2018), Dean�s List (Fall Semester 2018), Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honors Society (Spring 2019)
C) Work Experience
Steak Loft, Mystic, CT
Hostess
August 2018 - Present
1. Greet guests in a personable manner to ensure a pleasant dining experience from the start
2. Seat guests at tables promptly
3. Answer phones to answer any questions that guests may have, take reservations for large parties, and locate managers for the guests
4. Obtained bar certification to begin learning new skills in my area of work
Fred�s Shanty, New London, CT
Server, Cashier
Summer 2015 - Summer 2018
1. Served guests to ensure a superior dining experience
2. Maintained a sanitary environment
3. Operated cash register and ensured accurate drawer count
UConn Avery Point Academic Center, Groton, CT
Tutor
Fall 2017 - Spring 2018
1. Developed undergraduate tutee students in writing
2. Created appointments for tutors and students
3. Performed light office work as needed
Olive Garden, Waterford, CT
Server, Sales Person
August 2016 - April 2018
1. Ensured a great dining experience via great customer service
2. Cleaned tables and take away dishes to facilitate a sanitary environment and a pleasant dining atmosphere
Ocean Beach Park, New London, CT
Operations
Summer 2014
1. Operated cash register and ensured accurate drawer count
2. Ensured overall guest satisfaction
D) Internship Work
New London State�s Attorney�s Office, New London Judicial District Court,
Summer 2018, Winter Intersession 2019, Summer 2019
1. Worked with an Assistant State�s Attorney handling the daily docket of criminal cases at the upper level felony court
2. Was assigned to and supervised by a Senior Assistant State�s Attorney who handles solely child sexual assault and serious physical abuse cases
3. Read and discussed warrant applications in child sexual assault cases
4. Was present during the daily judicial pre-trials attempting to negotiate and dispose of pending cases through pleas
5. Was present in court during pleas and sentencings
6. Evaluated cases that were not able to be resolved by plea for future jury trials
E) Leadership and Volunteer
American Red Cross, 2015 - 2017
1. Acted as an emergency donor to help save lives and acted as an emergency donor for when there is time of need
2. Worked various blood drives and checked in donors for their appointments
3. Helped donors to the rest area
Mustard Seed Communities, Summer 2017
1. Traveled to Montego Bay, Jamaica to offer services at Blessed Assurance home for orphaned children through Mustard Seed Communities
2. Spent time with the residents and children by playing games, donating toys and arts and crafts, and more
3. Assisted the nurses in feeding, bringing children back to their dorms, and cleaning up the play area
4. Spent the day at Jacob�s Ladder, a larger group home through MSC, learning about all of the sustainable farming they teach the residents, as well as spending time with the residents
UConn Husky Ambassador at Avery Point, 2016 - 2017
1. Volunteered at Campus events
2. Attended Open Houses and led prospective students on tours
3. Participated in Read Across America and other campus events as needed
United Way, 2015 - 2016
1. Read to children at various elementary schools in Southeastern Connecticut
A) Objective
1. Looking to further my work experience in an area which I enjoy that will also allow me to support myself through the rest of my studies.
B) Education
University of Connecticut,
Storrs, CT
Honors Program, Political Science and English Double Major, History Minor, Spring 2020
GPA: 3.5
Honors and Awards: Dean�s List (Fall Semester 2016), Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society (2016), Recipient of Avery Point Scholarship (Fall Semester 2017), Dean�s List (Spring 2018), Inductee of Honors Program (Fall 2018), National Society of Collegiate Scholars (Fall 2018), Dean�s List (Fall Semester 2018), Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honors Society (Spring 2019)
C) Work Experience
Steak Loft, Mystic, CT
Hostess
August 2018 - Present
1. Greet guests in a personable manner to ensure a pleasant dining experience from the start
2. Seat guests at tables promptly
3. Answer phones to answer any questions that guests may have, take reservations for large parties, and locate managers for the guests
4. Obtained bar certification to begin learning new skills in my area of work
Fred�s Shanty, New London, CT
Server, Cashier
Summer 2015 - Summer 2018
1. Served guests to ensure a superior dining experience
2. Maintained a sanitary environment
3. Operated cash register and ensured accurate drawer count
UConn Avery Point Academic Center, Groton, CT
Tutor
Fall 2017 - Spring 2018
1. Developed undergraduate tutee students in writing
2. Created appointments for tutors and students
3. Performed light office work as needed
Olive Garden, Waterford, CT
Server, Sales Person
August 2016 - April 2018
1. Ensured a great dining experience via great customer service
2. Cleaned tables and take away dishes to facilitate a sanitary environment and a pleasant dining atmosphere
Ocean Beach Park, New London, CT
Operations
Summer 2014
1. Operated cash register and ensured accurate drawer count
2. Ensured overall guest satisfaction
D) Internship Work
New London State�s Attorney�s Office, New London Judicial District Court,
Summer 2018, Winter Intersession 2019, Summer 2019
1. Worked with an Assistant State�s Attorney handling the daily docket of criminal cases at the upper level felony court
2. Was assigned to and supervised by a Senior Assistant State�s Attorney who handles solely child sexual assault and serious physical abuse cases
3. Read and discussed warrant applications in child sexual assault cases
4. Was present during the daily judicial pre-trials attempting to negotiate and dispose of pending cases through pleas
5. Was present in court during pleas and sentencings
6. Evaluated cases that were not able to be resolved by plea for future jury trials
E) Leadership and Volunteer
American Red Cross, 2015 - 2017
1. Acted as an emergency donor to help save lives and acted as an emergency donor for when there is time of need
2. Worked various blood drives and checked in donors for their appointments
3. Helped donors to the rest area
Mustard Seed Communities, Summer 2017
1. Traveled to Montego Bay, Jamaica to offer services at Blessed Assurance home for orphaned children through Mustard Seed Communities
2. Spent time with the residents and children by playing games, donating toys and arts and crafts, and more
3. Assisted the nurses in feeding, bringing children back to their dorms, and cleaning up the play area
4. Spent the day at Jacob�s Ladder, a larger group home through MSC, learning about all of the sustainable farming they teach the residents, as well as spending time with the residents
UConn Husky Ambassador at Avery Point, 2016 - 2017
1. Volunteered at Campus events
2. Attended Open Houses and led prospective students on tours
3. Participated in Read Across America and other campus events as needed
United Way, 2015 - 2016
1. Read to children at various elementary schools in Southeastern Connecticut